• Design and build a remote-controlled robot and its arm mechanism before the competition. 

• Navigate a simulated urban environment using line of sight and the robot's onboard camera.

• Locate, grab, and dispose of simulated ordnances (explosive devices) within a time limit. 

• Demonstrate skills in robot arm manipulation, navigation, and camera-based driving in separate skill challenges. 

• Submit an engineering notebook detailing the robot's design and construction. 

• Present a technical presentation about the robot and the team's process. 

• Demonstrate knowledge of the SkillsUSA Framework in the workplace. 

• This will vary depending on school resources and the need to purchase the challenge kit and additional approved parts. 

• Awards are typically given for performance in the mission, skill challenges, the engineering notebook, and the technical presentation. 

• Advancement through local, regional, state, and national levels is possible.

• https://www.skillsusa.org/competitions/skillsusa-championships/technical-standards/ (SkillsUSA Technical Standards)

• https://www.pitsco.com/products/robotics-urban-search-and-rescue-challenge-set-with-6-channel-remote-control (Urban Search & Rescue Challenge Kit)

• https://www.skillsusa.org/competitions/skillsusa-championships/technical-standards/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20the%20rules%20for%20all%20national,Technical%20Standards%2C%20advisors%20can%20navigate%20to%20SkillsUSA%20Absorb. (Approved parts list and guidelines 

• Students interested in advanced robotics, remote-controlled systems, and real-world applications of technology. 

• Programs focused on problem-solving, engineering design, and technical presentation skills. 

• Build a mobile robot based on a challenge provided by a "customer."

• Solve tasks and challenges presented during the competition. 

• Compete in both Driving Skills and Programming Skills Matches to maximize points. 

• Potentially adapt the robot design during the competition based on introduced changes. 

• Submit an engineering notebook detailing the design process. 

• Participate in a design and programming interview. 

• Adhere to industry safety standards. 

• Costs will vary depending on the chosen robotic system and parts, as teams provide their own. 

• Awards are based on performance in Robot Skills Matches, Design Process, and Interview. 

• Advancement through local, regional, state, and national levels is possible. 

https://www.skillsusa.org/competitions/skillsusa-championships/technical-standards/ (SkillsUSA Technical Standards) 

https://www.skillsusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mobile-Robotics-Technology-Game-Manual-S-and-PS-2022-23.pdf (Mobile Robotics Technology Game Manual) 

https://www.skillsusatn.org/uploads/5/2/5/4/5254437/mobileroboticsscoringaddendum20190103.pdf (Engineering Notebook Rubric) 

• Students interested in mobile robotics design, programming, and tackling diverse challenges. 

• Programs focused on the entire engineering design process, from concept to competition.