Machine Science’s second annual Robot Sumo Tournament took place at the Museum of Science Boston on Saturday, May 19, 2007. The pool of competitors was larger this year than last, and students created a range of exciting new robot designs. 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.

NEWS COVERAGE

WBZ (Channel 4) aired a short clip about the Robot Sumo Tournament during the station's 11 o'clock news broadcast on May 19.

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Former Machine Science student Ergy Jean-Baptiste produced a six-minute video recap of the competition.

TOP FINISHERS

First Place:
Catherine Mui & Le Nguyen, John D. O'Bryant School - "Corruption"

Second Place:
Kevin Chan, John D. O'Bryant School - "Warrior"

Semifinalists:
Almeter McMillion & Rikari Moreta, The Engineering School at Hyde Park - "Goldilocks"
Darlene Charles, John D. O'Bryant School - "DBot"

Quarterfinalists:
Matthew Mallette and Angelo Santiago, The Engineering School at Hyde Park - "Bob"
Nghia Thich, English High School - "Rocket"
Brendon Skerritt, Boston Latin Academy - "Brendon"
Joao Duarte & Amarilio Veiga, Jeremiah Burke High School - "Estrelinha"