2016 RobotX Challenge

Overview

The second Maritime RobotX Challenge took place at the Sand Island Boat Launch near the Honolulu Community College’s (HonCC) Marine Education and Training Center. With 13 teams representing Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Singapore and the United States of America.

Final Standings

  • 1st Place ($15,000): University of Florida
  • 2nd Place ($12,000): Queensland University of Technology
  • 3rd Place ($9,000): Seoul National University
  • 4th Place–TIE ($6,000): National University of Singapore
  • 4th Place–TIE ($6,000): Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • 6th Place ($3,000): Flinders University
  • 6th Place ($3,000): The University of Newcastle
  • 6th Place ($3,000): Nanyang Technological University
  • 6th Place ($3,000): Osaka University
  • 6th Place ($3,000): Florida Atlantic University – Villanova University
  • 6th Place ($3,000): Georgia Institute of Technology
  • 6th Place ($3,000): University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
  • 6th Place ($3,000): University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Overall Schedule

Saturday, 10 December 2016

  • 1500 Team Check-in - Marriott Waikiki Ballroom
  • 1530 Team Orientation - Marriott Waikiki Ballroom
  • 1700 Team Social Event – Waikiki Beach

Sunday, 11 December 2016

  • 0730 Shuttle Bus departs Marriott Tour Lobby
  • 0800 Team On-site Orientation – Sand Island
  • 0900 Blessing of the Fleet
  • 0900 Team Village Opens
  • 1030 Shuttle Bus departs Marriott Tour Lobby
  • 1130 Judges' Lunch 1200 Water Course Opens
  • 1230 Judges' Orientation and On-site Training
  • 1530 Shuttle Bus departs Sand Island
  • 1700 Water Course Closes
  • 1800/1900 Shuttle Bus departs Sand Island
  • 1800 Judges' Welcome Reception – Marriott Waikiki Terrace

Monday, 12 December 2016

  • 0615/0730 Shuttle Bus departs Marriott Tour Lobby
  • 0700 Daily Judges' Brief (All)
  • 0800 Water Course Opens
  • 0900 Day 1 - Presentation #1
  • 1015 Day 1 - Presentation #2
  • 1300 Day 1 - Presentation #3
  • 1415 Day 1 - Presentation #4
  • 1530 System Inspections
  • 1700 Water Course Closes
  • 1800/1900 Shuttle Bus departs Sand Island

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

  • 0615/0730 Shuttle Bus departs Marriott Tour Lobby
  • 0800 Water Course Opens
  • 0830 Daily Judges' Brief (Documentation Task)
  • 0900 Day 2 - Presentation #1
  • 1015 Day 2- Presentation #2
  • 1130 Day 2 - Presentation #3
  • 1330 Day 2 - Presentation #4
  • 1445 Day 2 - Presentation #5
  • 1600 System Inspections
  • 1700 Water Course Closes
  • 1800/1900 Shuttle Bus departs Sand Island

Wednesday, 14 December 2016

  • 0615/0730 Shuttle Bus departs Marriott Tour Lobby
  • 0800 Water Course Opens 0830 Daily Judges' Brief (Documentation Task)
  • 0900 Day 3 - Presentation #1
  • 1015 Day 3 - Presentation #2
  • 1300 Day 3 - Presentation #3
  • 1415 Day 3 - Presentation #4
  • 1530 System Inspections
  • 1700 Water Course Closes
  • 1800/1900 Shuttle Bus departs Sand Island
  • 1900 Judges' Cocktails and Dinner at Tiki’s Grill & Bar

Thursday, 15 December 2016

  • 0615/0730 Shuttle Bus departs Marriott Tour Lobby
  • 0700 Daily Judges' Brief (All)
  • 0800 Water Course Opens
  • 1700 Water Course Closes
  • 1700 Judges' Deliberations (All)
  • 1800/1900 Shuttle Bus departs Sand Island

Friday, 16 December 2016

  • 0615/0730 Shuttle Bus departs Marriott Tour Lobby
  • 0700 Daily Judges' Brief (All)
  • 0800 Water Course Opens
  • 1000 Media Day (1000 – 1200)
  • 1700 Water Course Closes
  • 1700 Judges' Deliberations (All)
  • 1800/1900 Shuttle Bus departs Sand Island

Saturday, 17 December 2016

  • 0615/0730 Shuttle Bus departs Marriott Tour Lobby
  • 0700 Daily Judges' Brief (All)
  • 0800 Water Course Opens
  • 1700 Water Course Closes
  • 1700 Judges' Deliberations (All)
  • 1800/1900 Shuttle Bus departs Sand Island

Sunday, 18 December 2016

  • 0615/0730 Shuttle Bus departs Marriott Tour Lobby 0830 Daily Judges' Brief (All)
  • 0900 Water Course Opens for Finals Practice and Last Chance Qualifications
  • 1100 Live Webcast Begins
  • 1130 Finals 1500 Judges' Deliberations
  • 1600/1700/1800 Shuttle Bus departs Sand Island
  • 1930 Awards Ceremony/Luau at Waikiki Marriott

Monday, 19 December 2016

  • 0900 Shuttle Bus departs Marriott Tour Lobby
  • 0930 Final Pack-up
  • 1100/1300/1500 Shuttle Bus departs Sand Island