WRO Jamaica will be offering 2 categories to compete in for 2024:
- Robomissions
- Future Innovators.
Robomissions is the category we have offered since 2018 and requires teams to build and program a LEGO robot that has 2 minutes to solve challenges on a field. In 2023, we offered it as an extended competition with teams going head to head and earning points for each match of 3 rounds. This format will continue in 2024.
Robomissions matches take place Mar 2 to Mar 17, 2024 and will start with a group stage that leads up to a final. All matches take place at Halls of Learning.
For 2024, WRO Jamaica will add the Future Innovators category. In this category, students get the opportunity to develop and present a robotic solution to a real-world problem using ANY robotics hardware kit ANY software platform, and ANY additional materials. It is a project-based competition that relates to the current theme of the season. The Future Innovators category will be part of a larger 1-day expo that will take place on June 22, 2024 and projects will be displayed and judged at their booths. Judging criteria are based on 3 areas:
- Project & Innovation
- Robotic Solution
- Presentation & Team Spirit
All teams MUST submit a printed project report and video. For more details read the General Rules, the Season Challenge and special information for Teams & Coaches.
Students who already participated in RoboMissions cannot participate in Future Innovators.
Coaches can be assigned to more than one team in more than one category.