More than 40 robots were entered in Machine Science’s third annual Robot Sumo Tournament took at the Museum of Science Boston on Saturday, May 24, 2008. The pool of competitors was our largest ever, with students representing schools in Boston, Lowell, and Lawrence. A huge variety of robot designs were on display, featuring both Machine Science and Cricket controllers. Congratulations to all the participants, and thanks to the Museum of Science, SolidWorks, Microsoft, and everyone who volunteered to help make this event a success.

VIDEO

Fred Martin of UMass Lowell shot this video of the final match:

TOP FINISHERS

First Place:
Julio Hernandez, Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence - "Black Out"

Second Place:
Jamesy Jean-Michel, Boston Latin Academy - "Black Bot"

Semifinalists:
Marsha Guillaume and Rudolf Luders, The Engineering School at Hyde Park - "Ruma"
Asahel Sequeria, John D. O'Bryant School - "Red Avenger"

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

COMPETITORS AND ROBOTS

For photos and videos from last year's competition, click here.