Physics: RoboOlympics

In this web-based or downloadable application, users are transported to a futuristic time and far off planet to participate in the RoboOlympics. After visiting the Dome of Knowledge, players enter a Practice Stadium which allows them to practice launching a variety of projectiles at a variety of moving and non-moving targets using their knowledge of physics accompanied by different views and data collection. Once the activity is mastered in the Practice Stadium, users move to a competition mode to exhibit their skill and accrue points.

RoboOlympic stadium robot view

 

RoboOlympics Installation (Downloadable Version)

In order to download and run the RoboOlympics application, the following prerequisites are required:

  • Windows OS
  • Dedicated graphics card
  • Recommended resolution: 1280x1024, or larger

To download and install a version of RoboOlympics for use on a local machine, please use the following directions.

  1. Right click over the Download RoboOlympics link to download a zipped file. Save this file to your local machine.
  2. Unzip the downloaded file by right-clicking over the file and selecting Extract All.
  3. Double-click on the folder named RoboOlympicsDownload.
  4. Double-click on the executable file named RoboOlympics_V1a.
  5. Follow the instructions provided to install the application.

RoboOlympics (Web-Based Version)

In order to run the web-based version of the RoboOlympics application, the following prerequisites are required:

  • Dedicated graphics card
  • Recommended resolution: 1280x1024, or larger

Using the link below, please access the web-based version of RoboOlympics. Please Note: In order to run the application, you will need to install the Unity Game Engine® as part of the game set-up.

Run RoboOlympics

Virginia Standards of Learning

This application addresses the following Virginia Standard of Learning for Physics:

  • PH.5c, PH.5g

RoboOlympics was developed through a partnership with Dr. Amy Adcock and Dr. Ginger Watson-Papelis in the Department of STEM Education and Professional Studies at Old Dominion University and Dr. Yiannis Papelis at the Virtual Environments Laboratory at the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center at Old Dominion University. This application is made possible by an Enhancing Education Through Technology competitive grant from the Virginia Department of Education. RoboOlympics is available as a web-based or downloadable application.

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