Did you cringe during Transformers every time a Decepticon was blown up? Do you secretly (or not-so-secretly) wish that you were Iron Man? Did you shed a single tear when WALL-E and EVE held hands? If so, the University of Waterloo Robotics Team is for you! We compete internationally in a variety of projects capable of everything from autonomous outdoor navigation to tele-operated Mars exploration. We have even been known to design the occasional multi-axis robotic manipulator.
First-year members are also invited to participate in our Mini-sumo Competition. Teams of three or four will work together to build a small robot capable of detecting other robots and pushing them out of a ring. No prior experience is required – we’ll give you everything you need (including lots of help and encouragement) to get started with basic electronics, embedded software and mechanical design. Did we mention there is a cash prize?
So how do you get started? Our lab is located on the second floor of the E5 Student Design Center, just past the student team offices. Feel free to drop by, and keep your eyes open for posters advertising our recruitment meeting. You can check out our website for more information (robotics.uwaterloo.ca), or drop us an email at robotics@engmail.uwaterloo.ca. We look forward to meeting you all!
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