On September 12th, Numerosity Robotics teams 8889A and 8889B participated in the VEX Lobstah Bowl Signature Event, held on the campus of the University of Maine in Orono. Our teams dedicated extensive time and effort in preparation for this challenging competition, which featured numerous teams, including participants from Canada.
The event was hosted in collaboration with the university’s engineering department, and the students were given the opportunity to learn from the Dean of Engineering. They were particularly inspired by the university’s research innovations and impressed by the world’s largest 3D printer, housed on the campus.
After three intense days of competition, Team 8889B reached the quarterfinals, showcasing their skill and perseverance. Team 8889A advanced even further, becoming tournament finalists and achieving a remarkable robot skills score of 101. This score ranked them No. 1 in the United States and No. 2 globally immediately following the event.
In recognition of their outstanding performance, Team 8889A was awarded the Excellence Award, the highest honor of the competition, solidifying their position as the event’s final winner.
Beyond the competition, our teams made great friends through collaboration with other teams, building connections that will last beyond this event. Following the event, all the winners, including the tournament champions, were invited to a special lobster dinner with event staff, members of the engineering department, and volunteer VEX team members. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the hard work and achievements, making the experience even more memorable for everyone involved.
Big Thanks to all our alliances, the volunteers, event staff and everyone else at the event for making it such an amazing experience.
