Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge
Biathlon (Previously A Bridge Too Far)
(Professional Mission)
Story:
Modeled after the Olympic Biathlon, where athletes alternate between endurance skiing and steady-handed target shooting, this course challenges your robot to blend smooth navigation with controlled, purposeful action. In the real event, competitors race across long stretches of snow, then shift instantly into precision mode, lining up accurate shots that determine their final standings.
Your robot will experience a similar rhythm. First, it must weave through tight lanes and obstacles that echo the twisting ski trails of the sport. Then comes the “shooting” portion (re-imagined for robotics). Instead of firing a projectile, your robot must topple a key bridge support. This strike releases the final bridge, opening the path to the finish.
Can your robot conquer the course with both endurance and accuracy and bring home the gold?
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