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RAC2024
Introduction:
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:
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.
RAC2023 Highlight
RAC2023 Highlight
Timeline for 2024
Timeline for 2024
RAC2024 Program Outline and Schedule:
Competition Briefing and Q&A Session (Online)
*23rd March 2024 (Saturday) via YouTube Live
Introductory Workshops (Online)
*27th April 2024 (Saturday) via YouTube Live
(i) PikaBot Workshop
(ii) rero:micro Workshop
RAC2024 State Level (Online)
*8th June 2024 (Saturday)
RAC2024 National Level (Physical Event)
*10th - 11th September 2024 (Tuesday-Wednesday)
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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. No limit on the number of participants 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.
How much is the registration fee?
FREE registration for all students.
What programming software do we need in order to participate? How much does it cost to purchase the kit?
rero:micro Robot
rero:micro Robot
*RM450
Complete kit with track and booklet.
*Microsoft MakeCode Editor
(Open source: web-based + offline app)
What is the format for RAC2024?
RAC2024 State Level will still be conducted online.
RAC2024 National Level will be a physical event (live coding challenge).
*We're still working on the details. Please follow Telegram t.me/RAC_helpdesk for more info/updates.
How to prepare for the competition?
Step 1: Get a rero:micro~
Step 2: Do all the lessons and challenges in the book.
Step 3: Attempt to do [sample theory test] & [past years' coding tasks].
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 Malaysia)
012-8855758
Scan to join Telegram Channel t.me/reroEDU for the latest updates.
For further inquiry, you can contact our Regional Training Partner for your respective state as above or contact Cheryl (HQ) at 016-3290069 or email to cheryl@cytron.io.
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