Palmerston North Intermediate Normal Cyborgs team Lucas Hyland, 12, and Tommy Read, 12, compete in the finals of the VIQC Robotics national championships against Nakibots Girl Power team Riley Pollard, 12, and Danu Fraser, 11. Hundreds packed into the Palmerston North Conference and Function Centre on Sunday to witness the VIQC Robotics national championships. READ MORE:* Success for Manawatū teacher at world robotics championships* Manawatu robotics builders impress again at national championships* Girl Powered robots event inspires future scientistsThe competition was live-streamed for people at home or overseas, while a makeshift grandstand was packed with supporters who could also watch the action on big screens. DAVID UNWIN/STUFF Deiz Shinoy, 12, Vasek Fiala, 12, Jack Pritchard, 12, and Lucian Condurachi, 12, from St Peter's College, show off their robot at the VIQC Robotics national championships. They were also one of six teams to be selected for the world championships in Louisville, Kentucky, in 2020.

Source: Stuff December 08, 2019 03:11 UTC