The competition

The CRC Robotics Competition is an annual multidisciplinary competition. Every year, schools all over Canada prepare for a three-day event where they will compete in several different categories.

Game

The game is the main focus of the events, with points in this category counting twice as much as other categories. During the competition, teams will put their robot to the test by competing in a tournament.

This year, the goal of the game is to pickup dodgeballs off the floor and throw them to the other side of the play area. Where the ball ends up resting decides how many points the ball counts for. Plus, it is possible to throw the balls into one of two targets to score additional points. But wait there's more! Assuming the robot is precise enough, it can place balls on top of three towers in order to multiply their final score. It is worth noting that the competition is not just about individual prowess but also teamwork. Teams are not alone on the playing field; they are accompanied by another school in a 2v2 battle.

Robot

While winning the game is important, the tool you use to play the game is also important! This aspect of the competition evaluates the design and skill that went into building the robot.

Kiosk

What good is a robot if you have nowhere to store it in between heats? Teams are expected to build a small booth to present their theme and robot to the judges. This booth also serves to give the team a home away from home during the competition.

Programmming

The programming aspect comes in two forms. Of course, the robot itself needs to be programmed, but the CRC Robotics Competition has a dedicated programming competition where teams are given a set of challenges to solve in a limited amount of time. These challenges are a good way for the teams to learn how to program and/or perfect their problem-solving skills. It should be noted that there are 4 preliminary problems given to the teams over the course of the year in preparation for the programming competition

Video

Creativity is one of the CRC's most important values and while the kiosk is a great way for teams to present their theme, it's hard to convey a story through a booth alone. The video trailer helps to fill that gap; it allows the teams to be as creative as they want and to present their theme at their best.

Website

As the website captain, I can assure you that the website is the single most important aspect to the competition, and it renders all the other components meaningless. In all seriousness, the website is a gold mine of information about each team. In general, it contains a list of team members, a description of the competition, and a log of the design and construction process of the robot

Tutorial

Sharing is caring! The tutorial is an excellent opportunity for knowledge to spread around. Teams are encouraged to make a short video that teaches the other schools how to complete a specific task.

Kryptik 2024

Interested? Come watch this year's CRC Robotics Competition (Kryptik 2024) at the Curé-Antoine-Labelle secondary school (216 Bd Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, Laval, QC H7L 1Z5) from april 11 to april 13!

Playing field