It was time to put their work to the test. Months of writing code and building the corresponding robot to perform the functions it was coded to came down to the Humble ISD Elementary Robotics Open on March 4.
Kingwood Middle School gym was packed for the event, which featured fourth and fifth grade students from 27 elementary school campuses from around Humble ISD. A total of 106 teams and more than 500 students participated in the mega robotics event.
“Teams were judged by community members as they raced the clock to complete challenges around the playing field,” Humble ISD Coordinator of Digital/Virtual Learning and Innovation Shelly Veron said. “This year the theme for the competition was HERO Prime. Challenges related to real-world robotics applications in shipping and logistics.”
Results:
Overall Top Campus Award: Centennial Elementary, Coached by Keith Kitts and Samantha Curtis
First Place: Centennial Elementary; Humble Awakening, Coached by Keith Kitts and Samantha Curtis
Second Place: Timbers Elementary, Timber Spikers, Coached by Kathryn Hofmann and Lynsy Curry
Third Place: Centennial Elementary, Scatter Zone, Coached by Keith Kitts and Samantha Curtis
Fourth Place: Centennial Elementary, Endgame, Coached by Keith Kitts and Samantha Curtis
Fifth Place: Centennial Elementary, Gigabit Space, Coached by Keith Kitts and Samantha Curtis
Sixth Place: Timbers Elementary, The Wolfettes, Coached by Kathryn Hofmann and Lynsy Curry
Seventh Place: Lakeland Elementary, Wonder Winnerz, Coached by Mary Day and Raul Barrera
Eighth Place: Lakeland Elementary, Maker Time, Coached by Mary Day and Raul Barrera
Ninth Place: Whispering Pines Elementary, Awesome Squad, Coached by Lyndsey Kratzner
Tenth Place: Lakeshore Elementary, The Potato Heads, Coached by Kate Deshotel