Introduction:
RERO Annual Championship (RAC) was launched in 2016 as a beginner-friendly platform to introduce robotics and coding to primary and secondary school students. This annual competition is organized by rero EDUteam, the education arm of Cytron Technologies, with support from the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).
Introductory workshops and complete learning modules are provided to equip teachers to guide their students who are just beginning to explore robotics and coding. With this, it is hoped that more students will have the opportunity to be involved in the field of robotics/coding . It is our vision is to bring robotics and coding to the masses - whereby every child who is keen to learn is given the opportunity.
Aims and Objectives:
The overall aim of this program is to enhance interest in STEM education by introducing robotics and coding to students. Our objectives are as follows:
To introduce robotics and coding to more students.
To train teachers and student leaders to be certified instructors/facilitators.
To provide students with access to robotics kit and education.
To provide opportunities for more students to participate in robotics and coding competitions.
RAC2024 Program Outline and Schedule:
*Tentative dates; subject to change.
*Tentative dates; subject to change.
Competition Briefing and Q&A Session - Online
23rd March 2024 (Saturday) 9AM-10AM via YouTube Live
Introductory Workshops - Online
27th April 2024 (Saturday) via YouTube Live
(i) PikaBot Workshop @ 9AM
(ii) rero:micro Workshop @ 11AM
RAC2024 State Level - Online
8th June 2024 (Saturday) , 10AM - 12PM
RAC2024 National Level - Physical Event @ Nilai University, N9
*10th September 2024 (Tuesday) | rero Jr & rero:micro (Secondary Category) & PikaBot-Arduino IDE (Open Category)
*11th September 2024 (Wednesday) | rero Jr & rero:micro (Primary Category)
Frequently Asked Questions:
1) Who can join? Can my school join if we have no experience in robotics and coding?
RAC2024 is open to ALL primary and secondary school students . 2 members per team. No limit on the number of teams per school.
Primary Category (7-12 years old)
Secondary/Open Category (18 years old and below)
RERO platform is beginner friendly and we provide training and resources to help teachers/students get started on this exciting journey. Our vision is to bring robotics and coding to the masses by making quality robotics and coding education and kits available, affordable and attainable for all children regardless of their background.
2) How to register for this program?
Click on the corresponding button and fill out the online registration form.
*Open for registration now.
**Deadline : 22nd March 2024
*Only open for registration from 23rd March 2024 onward.
**Deadline : 11th May 2024
*Only open for registration from 10th July 2024 onward.
**Deadline : 10th August 2024
3) How much is the registration fee?
FREE registration for all students.
4) What are the categories for RAC2024? What kits and programming software do we need in order to participate? How much does it cost to purchase the kits?
i) Robotics & Coding Challenge with rero:micro Robot (Primary and Secondary)
ii) Robotics & Coding Challenge with rero Jr Robot (Primary and Secondary)
iii) Robotics & Coding Challenge with PikaBot-Arduino IDE (Open)
5) What is the format for RAC2024?
RAC2024 State Level will still be conducted online (theory test + practical coding task).
RAC2024 National Level will be a physical event (live coding challenges).
*Please follow Telegram t.me/RAC_helpdesk for the latest updates.
6) Who qualify for RAC2024 National Level?
State Level Champion, 1st Runner Up and 2nd Runner Up from each participating state
+ remaining seats based on merits.
Requirements: Successfully complete practical coding task and pass theory test
7) How can we purchase the kits?
You can order from our Regional Partner for your respective state. Contact details as below.
Tony Ng
(Northern)
016-4123739
Kenneth Kang (Central)
012-4203844
Khor
(Southern)
010-2288900
Cynnie Chin
(East Coast)
012-9212732
Vincent Goh
(East M'sia)
012-8855758
For further inquiry, you can contact our Regional Training Partner for your respective state as above or contact Ms Cheryl (HQ) at 016-3290069 or email to cheryl@cytron.io.