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Posted by: Mazur Rodica

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16 Feb. 2019 / 19:37

Several Moldovan students participate in a contest of robotics

A record number of 62 robotics teams in Moldova, consisting of 550 students and 80 trainers, participate in the fifth edition of the First Lego League Contest. Medals and trophies are awarded today and tomorrow to the winners of the semifinals, and the final will be held in March. The winning team will go to Turkey this summer to take part in the international stage of the contest, which will bring together teams from over 100 countries.

"This is our scheme of the robot. It is our imagination and you will not find a robot that resembles one another because each is unique ". "The robot is an EV3. It took me two weeks to make this robot. " "I emphasized team work. Construction of the robot lasted for about a month", said the participants.

The young people were guided by the teachers.

For two and a half minutes, the robot has to perform as many missions as possible.

"Semifinals are held today and tomorrow and the best students will be promoted in the final, that will take place in a month. They present a robot performing space exploration missions, "said Ionela Titirez, a representative of the competitiveness project.

"The  contest features three tests: fundamental values, the project and the robot game", says Mihai Moglan, member of the jury.

The competition will end with a prize-giving ceremony. All participants will receive diplomas and medals, and the winners - the trophy and the chance to participate in the international stage of the contest.

"We have 12 trophies. The Grand Prix offered in the final of the contest, which will take place in March, will be the financial support for the winning team participating in the European Championship”, said Viorica Bordei, project coordinator.

First Lego League is the largest international competition in technology and robotics dedicated to children and teens aged 9-16.

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