ISL Summer Robotics Camp 2004

Day 5: Friday, June 18, 2004
The amazing Summer Robotics Camp 2004 crew: (seated in front) Joel Amato, Charissa Garcia, (standing L-R) Sandeep Batra, Marin Laviolette, Quentin Pelen, Matt Bauer, Felipe Jauregui, Elena Kroumova, Dr. Renner, Dan Hirsmuller- Counts, Dr. J, and Alexis Winston.	Stephanie, Sid, and Nikki waiting for the last day's activities to begin.	"If I were a robot ...": Amelia, Markelle, and Devin.	"If I were a robot ...": Quentin imitating a swimming robot.
"If I were a robot ...": Nikki imitating a robot.	"If I were a robot ...": Emily imitating a robot.	Devin, Joel, and Charissa modifying their Tank-Bot's double bumper configuration.	Charissa, Emily, and Nikki making adjustments to their Tank-Bot.
Alexis, Lilly, and Markelle testing their Tank-Bot software on a test maze.	Amelia, Tanya, and Elena analyzing the competition instructions/guidelines.	Dan, Elizabeth, and Sid discussing modifications to their Tank-Bot.	Devin, Sharissa, and Joel receiving back-up batteries from Dr. Renner.
Matt, Stephanie, and Hayley identifying strategies for the competition.	Charissa and Nikki looking at their Tank-Bot for possible changes.	Sid, Elizabeth, and Dan reviewing their Tank-Bot program.	Stephanie and Matt practicing remote control of their Tank-Bot.
Dan, Elizabeth, and Sid working on their Tank-Bot software.	Markelle and Lilly testing their Tank-Bot in a maze while Quentin and Marin observe and give suggestions.	Amelia and Elena practicing remote control of their Tank-Bot (Elena ready to catch the robot ...).	Elizabeth and Sid downloading software to their Tank-Bot (protected in toolbox).
Devin, Joel, and Sharissa having fun making modifications to their software.	Tanya and Elena giving hand-signals to Amelia as she practices maneuvering their Tank-Bot via remote control.	Dr. Renner observing Emily, Charissa, and Nikki download their software to their Tank-Bot.	Charissa and Nikki reviewing their software.
Amelia, Tanya, and Elena continue practicing remote navigation techniques.	Emily looking at modifications made to their Tank-Bot.	Meanwhile (in "Area 51" outside the lab), Joel, Devin, and Sharissa set up a secret-secret test course to practice remote navigation techniques.	Emily, Charissa, and Nikki reacting to their Tank-Bot's performance in a test maze.
Stephanie and Hayley sharing a laugh with Felipe (for stress release?).	Stephanie and Hayley practicing remote navigation with Matt.	Two teams testing their Tank-Bots in a test maze at the same time (in some "Battle-Bots" manner of speaking?).	Lilly and Markelle navigating their Tank-Bot in a test maze via remote control.
Elizabeth and Sid testing their Tank-Bot.	Dan, Dr. J, Quentin, Marin, and Matt observing Elizabeth and Sid as they test their Tank-Bot.	Stephanie and Matt watching Hayley use a remote control on their Tank-Bot.	Dan, Sid, and Elizabeth discuss what they can do to improve the performance of their Tank-Bot.
Felipe helping Emily and Nikki with their Tank-Bot software as Dr. J completes his observation of their progress.	Dr. J looking at the double-bumper modifications made by Stephanie, Hayley (standing behind them) and Matt.	Lilly, Alexis, and Markelle preparing to download software to their Tank-Bot.	Stephanie (with monster buddy on her head), Matt, and Markelle (violating a lab rule!) testing bots on a table.
Hayley and Felipe relaxing.	Sharissa, Joel, Devin, Sid, and Stephanie showing Dean Derucher what they have been doing.	Emily, Elizabeth, Hayley, Amelia, Tanya, and Markelle thinking seriously as they see the competition maze for the first time.	Campers listening to Felipe as he explains the "alien" Mars terrain and their challenges.
The competition maze: the red area is for completing tasks via remote operation of their Tank-Bots; the maze further away is for autonomous navigation by their Tank-Bots.	Pizza Party: Amelia, Tanya, and Charissa.	Pizza Party: Emily, Hayley, and Elizabeth.	Pizza Party: Enjoying a picnic in the shade!
Pizza Party: Candid group photo.	Pizza Party: Felipe sneaking a bite as campers relax before the competition.	Pizza Party: Having fun with Markelle and her love for food ...	Pizza Party: Campers relaxing before the competition begins.
Pizza Party: Elizabeth exemplifying the anticipation for the final competition!	Dr. Renner giving a pep talk to campers before they all entering the competition area in OCNL 124.	Alexis and Lilly watch as Markelle navigates "Bob" to complete some tasks.	Lilly steering "Bob" through another task.
Amelia and Tanya discuss strategies as they observe another team in competition.	Sharissa and Devin reviewing competition instructions and discussing strategies.	Devin navigating "Mastermind" as Joel and Sharissa help out in their attempt to beat the fastest time to date.	Stephanie maneuvering "Quadrunner" as Hayley watches in anticipation.
"Repairing Mars" between competitors: Dan, Felipe, and Charissa.	Amelia, Tanya, and Elena navigating "AnTbot" to Mt. Secret-Secret to rescue two stranded astronauts.	Dan placing "Baconater" at the cave/maze entrance; Elizabeth and Sid eager to run their autonomous navigation software.	Group picture after the competition.
Dean Derucher congratulating Emily at graduation; Emily is eager to receive a Chico State teddy bear from the Dean!	Dean Derucher congratulating Markelle and Lilly after Dr. J handed them their certificates.	Dr. Renner discussing "making choices" to campers at the Summer Camp wrap-up.	Congratulations Summer Robotics Camp gradautes of 2004 - have a great summer!