Students Throw Down at Ivy Tech Robotics Challenge Ivy Tech Community College will host the 10th Robotics Challenge on Saturday, November 11.  Middle and high school teams will “throw down” or compete in “The Gauntlet”.
 
Will the competitors be tough enough for the “The Gauntlet”?  The teams will build autonomous robots (not remote controlled) and compete in multiple events throughout the day.  The competition will start with a series of small tasks, culminating in more complex tasks.
 
This Robotics Challenge differs from past competitions because teams will not build their robots prior to the competition.  This year they will build, test and compete all in one day; and then they will compete in one main event.
 
“The Gauntlet” will be held on Saturday, November 11 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Ivy Tech, 3501 North First Ave.  “The Gauntlet” will have three small competitions before noon at the North Entrance and run the final contest from 1-4 p.m. in Room 107. 
 
Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s second largest public post-secondary institution with over 65,000 students enrolled this fall.  Ivy Tech has 23 campuses throughout Indiana.  It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana.  It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.