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Synopsis and Rules of the Black Box Challenge

The Mars Base Alpha: Systems Crash challenge will push your robot building and programming skills to their limits as you attempt to build a microbot that will enter the black box and make repairs to the electronics components inside.

Teams or individuals will build and program a LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robot that must perform repairs in a small space and while avoiding other critical components. Three primary objectives must be completed to successfully repair the black box and award full points, and two secondary objectives will earn bonus points for players who are able to add a bit ...

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