Scoring the Challenge

The challenge score will be determined using the following system:

  • Mission Objective 1 completed successfully: 5 points
  • Mission Objective 2 completed successfully: 5 points
  • Mission Objective 3 completed successfully: 5 points
  • Mission Objective 4 completed successfully: 5 points
  • Any portion of Robot crosses mat boundaries: –1 point per violation

Earning Bonus Points

If you like, you can choose to assign bonus points according to the following scheme:

  • All mission objectives successful in the proper order: 5 points
  • All mission objectives successful (in order) in less than 1 minute: 5 points
  • Ultrasonic sensor on robot used in any manner: 1 point
  • Sound sensor on robot used in any manner: 1 point
  • Touch sensor on robot used ...

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