Get involved in the 2009 Fall AORC today! The AORC is a great competition that can be included in any engineering, robotics, or physics program. Not only is this a fun hands-on learning experience, your team can also win one of these wonderful prizes!

BEST OVERALL SOLUTION This award is for the team with the best end result! The winning team will receive an AORC Kit that includes our new robotic micro-controller, The Brain ! We take Fischertechnik materials and bundle them with our own high quality AORC curriculum to create the finest robotics and engineering challenge package available on the market today! This package includes curriculum, materials, support, and EXCITEMENT!
MOST CREATIVE USE OF MATERIALS One of the most powerful features of the AORC is the ability to use whatever materials you want! The more creative you get, the better chance you have of winning! This would be an ideal category for the elementary aged teams to achieve! The winning team will receive a K'NEX® Intro to Machines: Levers and Pulleys Class Pack that features hundreds of hands-on activities.
MOST AUTONOMOUS SOLUTION Attention programmers!! We are looking for the team with the most advanced level of programming and autonomous behavior! This is a great way for high school students to show their skills and win big!! The winning team will receive a Fischertechnik profi mechanic & static kit. This kit features 20 different models addressing topics in mechanical and structural engineering.
TEAM COMMUNICATION Working well with your team and communicating is a big part of the competition! This award will go to the team with the most active communicators! Increase your chance to win by posting your mini challenges, forum postings, and uploading outstanding documentation on your final solution. The winning team will receive a Fischertechnik Universal II package. This includes plans and parts for projects such as dock yard crane, windmill, tow truck, dump truck and mixer!

Have fun and good luck!