Projects in this category are autonomous machines engineered and programmed by the student from their own concepts and designs, or published drawings/kits. Once started, the robotics project should operate as a standalone independent machine without human interaction. Devices controlled through direct, real-time remote control by the student are not appropriate (ie: remote controlled cars).
Examples of commercially available robotics kits (but not limited to):
Lego
K'Nex
Capsella
VEX
Technics
Student-engineered robot designs and concepts are encouraged.