This afternoon we were treated to a funny and informative tour of Boston, including many historical locations linked to the history of Boston, America and indeed the American Revolution.

This afternoon we were treated to a funny and informative tour of Boston, including many historical locations linked to the history of Boston, America and indeed the American Revolution.


After a hearty breakfast and some sing-a-long Pokémon lullabies on the tv (don’t ask!) we are finally headed to the competition itself in Worcester. Today is a chance to set up our Pit Area, practice the Robot Games and meet all the other teams. It’s

This is Polar Park, home of the Worcester Red Sox, and as part of the competition every team was invited to a watch a match as part of a special Robotics Night. The eagle eyed readers might notice the distinct lack of players on the

Well, that was intense! The Lightning Round is a special event that only happens at large events like this, where teams are paired up together to complete the challenge in a slightly different way. For this competition the two teams were assigned at lunchtime and