Machine learning
BY BEN VERDE
A legion of pint-sized robotics gurus
fl ocked to the Brooklyn Public Library’s
central branch on Feb. 22 to
face off in the fi nals of the book-lender’s
Robotics League competition.
The youngsters, who ranged in age
from 9 to 17, were grouped into 13 teams
that represented their local library
branches, and worked together to create
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robots that competed in various
tasks, such as delivering objects and
navigating obstacle courses.
The 13 fi nalists had been victorious
during last week’s 28-team semi-fi nal
round, which took place at the Flatbush
Library.
The program is an interactive way
to introduce young would-be coders to
programming and engineering, said
one 14-year-old participant.
“I love programming, and I really
wanted to get started with it,” said
Talib Folberg, who competed with
the New Lots branch. “The robotics
competition was the best way to get
started.”
Folberg helped program his team’s
bulky grey robot on wheels to perform
simple functions while following a line
along the course, such as interact with
a crane and a swing, or move in a circle.
After more than fi ve hours of competition,
engineers from Sheepshead
Bay’s Kings Bay branch took home the
gold, and will go on to represent Brooklyn
in a citywide tournament with NYC
First, a non-profi t designed to promote
STEM education in the city’s youth.
The Kings Bay team (right) won at fi nals of the robot competition at the Public Library (above). Photos by Zoe Freilich
Youngsters vie for gold at book-lender’s robotics competition
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