Pictured: RoboRumble teams compete in a Maze Game to see whose robot can escape first! Courtesy of Suncoast Science Center.

The Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab was abuzz with excitement on December 15 as 20 teams of young innovators in grades 1–6 took to the arena for the second annual LEGO® RoboRumble competition. Nearly 70 students, including homeschoolers from across Sarasota and Manatee counties, showcased their creativity, technical skills and teamwork after spending the past two months designing, building and programming LEGO® robots. The event drew over 150 enthusiastic family and community members who cheered on the young participants as they competed for awards and prizes. Under the guidance of Robotics Director April Pan and a dedicated committee of high school student volunteers, RoboRumblers embarked on their robotics journey with hands-on mentorship and encouragement. The high school volunteers not only supported the younger students but also developed invaluable leadership and project management experience by assisting with the event's planning and execution—including constructing the epic battle arena and crafting lasercut trophies and awards.

Pictured: RoboRumble teams compete in a Maze Game to see whose robot can escape first! Courtesy of Suncoast Science Center.

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