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Students from Boston, Lowell, Lawrence, and Lynn competed in Machine Science's fourth annual Robot Sumo Tournament at the Museum of Science Boston on Saturday, May 23, 2009. Kevin Chan of the John D. O'Bryant School claimed top honors, narrowly edging out a Julian Rojas and Odom Lim, from the James Daley Middle School in Lowell. A total of 40 robots competed, displaying an impressive range of designs and strategies. Prizes were awarded to the top tournament finishers, as well as competitors whose robots were especially creative or thoughtfully programmed.

RESULTS

First Place: Kevin Chan, John D. O'Bryant School

Second Place: Julian Rojas & Odom Lim, James Daley Middle School

Semi-Finalists: Benjamim Texeira, Jeremiah Burke High School

Joao Duarte & Amarilio Veiga, Jeremiah Burke High School

Best Strategy/Code: Joao Ramos, Burke High School
Most Robust: Michael Ly, John D. O'Bryant
Most Reliable: Jacques Le Row & Jose Torres, Sullivan Middle School
Most Creative Use of Materials: Ethan Weigold & Thomas Zacherer, Sullivan Middle School
Best Aesthetics: Jacob Andrade, Savatthya Hi, Ocean Nguyen, Stoklosa Middle School
Attention to Detail: Victoria Larocque & Eirian Segul-Body, Daley Middle Schol
Most Consistent: Patricia Silva, Burke High School

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