| Abstract Scope |
Educational and competitive robotics provide avenue for hands on experimentation and hence effective tools for STEM education. Most of the the leagues are limited in providing a systematic approach to learning, evaluation and skill building. The manufacturer provided kits are extremely limited in their abilities and are limited to 2D environments with tasks limited to push, pull launching and sorting items. World Robotics League (WRL) is a platform for systematic learning with challenges offered in growing order of complexity. Additionally, WRL league provides avenues for experimentation in 3D space, Aerial and Underwater Robotics. With emphasis on experimentation and limitations of off the shelf kits, Solid Freeform Fabrication (SFF) becomes a most viable technology to build special end effectors, actuators, propellers, compliable and and streamlined body of Robots. This paper provides a survey of various leagues, kits available in the market and many avenues that could be possible due to SFF. |