TIS hosts robotics competition for students to facilitate theoretical knowledge

The International School of Macao (TIS) has concluded a robotics competition aimed at providing students with opportunities to test their theoretical knowledge.

Held at the school’s Innovation Lab, which was opened three months ago as a milestone celebrating the school’s efforts in technology, engineering and design, the competition “provided an opportunity for TIS students to showcase their knowledge and skills in using the latest programming software and engineering functioning robots to classmates, parents, teachers and members of the wider community,” the TIS noted in a statement.

It added that “the Innovation Lab is a dedicated space where secondary students conduct Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)-related projects with access to state-of-the-art equipment and advanced resources at their disposal.”

There were several events in the competition. For example, in the event called Bottle Sumo, robots were programmed to strive to become the first to push a two-liter bottle off the table or be the last robot remaining against their opponents.

In another event that was called Exhibition, teams had complete freedom to create interactive and intelligent robotics projects. In the Unknown Mission Challenge, robots were built and programmed on site for an unknown mission that was only revealed during the competition.

“TIS continues to provide students with personalized education that encourages them to pursue their passions and better develop their skills and knowledge in STEAM subjects, preparing them for the ever-changing world of technological advancement,” Technology Department Head and Teacher, Todd Voykin stated. AL