Here is a list of frequently asked questions and answers
I registered where are the forms and documents that I may need?
All forms and documents will be emailed to the registrant 1-2 weeks prior to the event. They are also available on our site https://robocamp.rit.edu/forms-docs/
I need to cancel my registration, what is your refund policy?
4 to 2 weeks prior to the event: Refund available, subject to $100.00 processing fee per camp.
< 2 weeks prior to the event: NO REFUND
Does my student need to have their own Robot kit to participate in the event?
No, all kits are provided by the Multi-Agent Bio-RoboticsLabratory(MABL) at RIT.
What level camp is my student?
To better assess what level your student is at please first read the camp details. For further or special situations please email inforobocamp@rit.edu.
Can my student bring their own legos for the robot?
Unfortunately no. To ensure the kits stay intact we can’t allow for outside legos to be brought to the event. Also, this ensures a fair advantage to all students through the week when they complete the mini and final challenges.
Does my student need prior experience?
Not for the Beginner/K-5 camp currently offered. For the Advanced camp, prior experience is required. For the Expert camp experience with electronics is suggested.
Do you accept check as a form of payment?
No, the online registration system no longer accepts checks. For more information and options please email, inforobocamp@rit.edu
Will my student be working alone or in a group?
Students are paired up on the first day of RoboCamp. They will work together during the projects and in the competition. If you would like to request a partner please specify in the comments section on the registration page.
Is there a mailing list?
Yes, please visit https://lists.rit.edu/mailman/listinfo.mmcgi/robocamp to be added to the mailing list. Also if you are on the mailing list by accident or you do not wish to receive any robocamp related emails please unsubscribe by the link given at the bottom of robocamp email.
What level of camp during Robocamp the student register for?
Level of Difficulty : K-5 Camp < Beginner < Advanced < Expert
We use Mbot Robots for K-5 Camp, Beginner, and Advanced.The Expert camp focuses on teaching students to assemble and build a robot from hardware components, and program Arduino Microcontrollers to control their robot.
K-5 Camp
For K-5 camp, students from kindergarten to 5th grade can register for the camp. Here along with teaching robotics, indoor games and competitions using the robots are given more importance. We have volunteers and instructors helping the students assemble and program their robot. There is also a camp counselor who is a certified NY teacher who manages the K-5 camp.
The camp is from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM from Mon- Friday.
What if the student has previous experience with Legos or Lego Robots?
If the student is under 3rd Grade, we generally do not recommend registering him for a higher-level camp, even if they have previous experience with robots. However, if a student wants to register for a higher-level camp, please email at inforobocamp@rit.edu and ask the Robocamp Coordinator. For students in 3rd Grade or higher can register for a higher-level camp if they have previous experience with Lego robots.
Beginner Camp
For Beginner camp, the general age group of students registering is from 4th to 8th grade (this is not a restriction). Here the basic principles of robotics are taught using Lego robots to students. Students work in teams and are required to complete tasks everyday based on what they have learned. We have competitions like robot racing, line following, and maze solving using the Lego robots. We have volunteers and instructors helping the students. The instructors are RIT Graduate Students, and the volunteers are RIT undergraduates and high school students with experience working with Lego Robots.
The camp is from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM from Monday – Friday.
What if the student has previous experience with Lego Robots or has already done the Beginner Camp?
We recommend registering for a higher level camp i.e. Advanced only if the student is confident in his/her programming and basic building abilities of Lego robots. Advanced camp is a difficult camp and we presume that the student has experience building and programming robot.
Every year we have new tasks and competitions for each of our Robocamps. So even if you have done a Beginner camp before or have done a similar camp, questions, there is always something new to learn every year in the camp. So you can always re-register, or register to refresh your skills and challenge the new tasks and competition. Questions, please email at inforobocamp@rit.edu and ask the Robocamp Coordinator.
Advanced Camp
For Advanced camp, the general age group of students registering is from 5th to 10th grade (this is not a restriction). Here the advanced principles of robotics are taught using Lego robots to students. Students work in teams and are required to complete tasks every day based on what they have learned. The students are taught mechanical design principles (speed and torque), new programming concepts and applications of using these robots. We have volunteers and instructors helping and guiding the students. The instructors are RIT Graduate Students, and the volunteers are RIT undergraduates and high school students with experience working with Lego Robots.
The camp is from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM from Mon- Friday.
What if the student is good with Robots or has already done the Advanced Camp?
Every year we have new tasks and competitions for each of our Robocamps. So even if you have done an Advanced camp before or have done a similar camp, there is always something new to learn every year in the camp. So you can always re-register, or register to refresh your skills and challenge the new tasks and competition.
If you do not want to use Lego Robots and learn how to build robots using Microcontrollers and other hardware components, we recommend registering for a higher level camp i.e. Expert. If you have questions, please email at inforobocamp@rit.edu and ask the Robocamp Coordinator.
Expert Camp
For Expert camp, the general age group of students registering is from 7th to 10th grade (this is not a restriction). The expert camp focuses on teaching students to assemble and build a robot from hardware components, solder and wire circuit boards and program Arduino Microcontrollers (C++, C) to control their robot.
The camp is from 9:30 Am to 4:30 PM from Mon- Friday.
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