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September 30, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

On Monday, September 30 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Alex Madonna Inn Expo Center our world renown local high school robotics clubs will demonstrate their competitive robots from F.I.R.S.T, VEX EDR.

This Softec spectacular event also features junior high and elementary robotics teams who use educational robotic leagues VEX IQ & FIRST® LEGO® League to advance STEM in schools!

Meet local organizations who continue to support Robotics and Technology in education including: The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) & Cal Poly Robotics club, SLO Makerspace, and Cuesta College.

Enjoy interactive stations for hands on experience with drones, robots, Virtual Reality, and other special activities. We also have a special visit from SLO County Sheriff Bomb Squad; they will be demonstrating the capabilities of their bomb handling robot.

Race your drone through the course and compete for the best time!

Electric Vehicles will be on display in the top parking lot. If you have an EV, bring it and you will be able to park in this lot as well.

$13,000 in grants distributed to high school teams, participants and teams.

 

We have fabulous partners which make this event possible.

SESLOC Federal Credit Union is out title sponsor this year and our event sponsors are Mike Sullivan Family, Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, OPEN-LINE and Trust Automation. We also want to thank all of our sponsors who help us throughout the year and allow us to give grants for high school robotics.

 

Come hungry! You may purchase food from Ta-Dahh Specialty Foods (Kid & Family Friendly food at reasonable prices) at the main entrance to the Expo Center during the event. Food service will begin at 5:00pm.

Details

Date:
September 30, 2019
Time:
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
http://softec.org/

Venue

Alex Madonna Expo Center
100 Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 United States
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