Node | Robot Rumble

Call 919-220-5429 x313 now to register for Robot Battles. Registration will be available on-site the day of the event. Spaces are limited! 
Robot Rumble logo

 

 

Robot mania returns to the Museum March 14!

Join the leagues of robot enthusiasts who build and battle their bots for fun and excitement. Robotics activities and demonstrations, robot building workshops, face painting by Paint Savvy and more!

Participating Robot Rumble organizations include the Triangle Amateur Robotics Club, Lego and Dancing Robotics, NCSU's Underwater Robotics and others.

 

Visitors can meet members of Carolina Combat Robots and the Robot Fighting League and learn more about robotic combat competitions. See some exciting demos and play with and learn more about current and future innovations in the robotics field.

 

Museum Members can also join a workshop to make a solar robot and explore solar energy. Most activities are free with admission. 

 

Video footage from last year's Rumble at left.

SCHEDULE for ROBOT RUMBLE

9:30am Satellite parking opens at Brogden Middle School, 1001 Leon St., Durham.

Southern Coach shuttles will be available for transport back and forth between Brogden and the Museum throughout the day.

Register Now to Battle a Bot for Prizes!

Registrants will battle the remote-controlled robots (courtesy of IBM volunteers) in Sumo and Obstacle challenges. All battles are held at the Museum Battle (Picnic) Dome. Prizes will be awarded!

 

Battle Bots 2Bill Reh with NBC17 logo

ROBOT BATTLES  11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm

 

12:00–2:00pm featuring Bill Reh, NBC17 meteorologist, guest emcee 

Registered competitors: check in at the registration table in the Museum’s Main lobby to get your assigned battle time. Please plan to arrive at the Battle Dome 10 minutes prior to your time slot.


Spaces are limited! Call 919-220-5429 x313 NOW to register.

Registration will be available at the Museum the day of the event. Registration required to participate but not to watch! $10.00 fee does not include Museum admission. 

 

 

10:00am–4:00pm

Robotic Demonstrations

throughout the Main Building of the Museum featuring:

  • Carolina Combat Robots – Mercury Meeting Room
  • Triangle Amateur Robotics Club – Mercury Meeting Room
  • Lego and Dancing Robots – AeroSpace
  • NCSU Underwater Robotics – Kapla Exhibit

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11:00am–12:00pm

Build a Solar Robot

SOLD OUT!

Members Only

Join Museum staff and assemble your own solar robot and explore solar energy. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. $10.00 fee. 

 

solar cell

5:00pm Final shuttle service to Brogden Middle School

 

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