Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge
Sort It!
(Intermediate and Expert Teams)
Story:
A chemical-mixing lab is testing a system to identify and contain molecules of two
different chemicals. The chemicals become hazardous if they interact. The test involves
four different molecules of two different types, in random combination. Your task
is to identify each molecule, and deliver it to the correct container to avoid hazardous
conditions.
Note: Prior to starting a run, one team member will draw 4 molecules from a bag containing
3 yellow and 3 blue molecules. These molecules will be placed on the course, from
left to right, in the order chosen prior to starting the run.
Bill of Materials:
Scoring Matrix:
|
Task |
Detail |
Points |
|
Start |
Robot must start with all touch points inside the Red start box. |
0 |
|
Move 1st molecule |
The first molecule is moved from the holding space |
25 |
|
1st molecule is in the correct sorting area |
The first molecule is fully contained within the correct sorting area (dotted-line outlined box of the same color) |
75 |
|
1st molecule is in the correct container |
The first molecule is fully contained within the correct container (solid-colored square) |
150 |
|
Move 2nd molecule |
The second molecule is moved from the holding space |
25 |
|
2nd molecule is in the correct sorting area |
The second molecule is fully contained within the correct sorting area (dotted-line outlined box of the same color) |
75 |
|
2nd molecule is in the correct container |
The second molecule is fully contained within the correct container (solid-colored square) |
150 |
|
Move 3rd molecule |
The third molecule is moved from the holding space |
25 |
|
3rd molecule is in the correct sorting area |
The third molecule is fully contained within the correct sorting area (dotted-line outlined box of the same color) |
75 |
|
3rd molecule is in the correct container |
The third molecule is fully contained within the correct container (solid-colored square) |
150 |
|
Move 4th molecule |
The fourth molecule is moved from the holding space |
25 |
|
4th molecule is in the correct sorting area |
The fourth molecule is fully contained within the correct sorting area (dotted-line outlined box of the same color) |
75 |
|
4th molecule is in the correct container |
The fourth molecule is fully contained within the correct container (solid-colored square) |
150 |
|
|
Points Possible |
1000 |
Drawings (pdf)
Build Instructions (pdf)
Bill of Materials (pdf)