One of the largest and longest-running events in FIRST Robotics returns to Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) this weekend. On May 19-20, 60 teams from across the Northeast will participate in BattleCry@WPI, touted as “the best off-season event in FIRST.”
Now in its 19th year, BattleCry@WPI is a robotics competition for high school teams wishing to have one more time to put their robots to the test. Teams will compete in matches, enjoy social events, and vie for a number of awards with some of the most elite robots in the game. BattleCry@WPI gives teams a chance to recruit new members or let existing ones try out new roles without the pressure of an official competition.
The event is free and open to the public.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 19, 2018
- 8:00 a.m. Registration
- 10:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony
- 10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Competition
- 2:00–7:00 p.m. Competition
Sunday, May 20, 2018
- 8:45 a.m. Competition
- 11:30 a.m. Playoffs
- 5:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony
WHERE:
Harrington Auditorium and Sports & Recreation Center
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, Mass.
WHO:
- 60 teams representing schools from New England, New York, and New Jersey. For a full list click here.
- WPI students, team mentors, and faculty
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
This year’s BattleCry@WPI game is based on FIRST® POWER UPSM, the 2018 FIRST Robotics Competition game theme.
