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!