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Electronic flotsam

BEAM robotists pride themselves on using discarded electronics in
the construction of their robots: for instance, solar cells from calcu-
lators, high-efficiency electric motors from Walkmans and cassette
players, along with pulleys, switches, capacitors, components, gears,
and solenoids. Gathering this electronic flotsam and converting it
into useful robots is a project in recycling engineering.
The BEAM robotic competition is open to everyone. All competitors
start on equal footing. Seven-year-old robotists have as much
chance of winning as a professor from a prestigious college. In some
cases the 7-year-old won!
Competitions

The following is a brief synopsis of the competitions held at the
BEAM games. Complete descriptions of the events and rules can be
found in the BEAM guide available from the University of California.
The address is listed at the end of this chapter.
Team LRN
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