2014 Design Challenge – African Robotics Network (AFRON)

The Ultra Affordable Educational Robot Project
2013/2014 Design Challenge: Robot Enhancements, Software, and Teaching Plans

Sponsored by: The African Robotics Network (AFRON) and IEEE Robotics and Automation Society

The aim of the Ultra Affordable Educational Robot Project is to collaboratively create an educational robot that is an order of magnitude less expensive than existing products, to inspire young people around the world. Following on the success of the 2012 Design Challenge, our goal in the 2013/2014 challenge was to create incentives for designers around the world to take one of the winning entries and work on enhancements to hardware, software, or curriculum. In addition, there was a special “community challenge” for participants who organized a robotics workshop for students using one of the 2012 winning designs, with or without enhancements. Here is the full text of the design challenge call that went out in June 2013.

We are excited to announce below the winners in all four categories. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all who participated!