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20 May

BESTedu – What is it?

Today we are launching BESTedu, a new platform for all participants in BEST Robotics. BESTedu is an online repository developed by BEST Robotics that is the new home for all educational resources in the program. The BEST program is designed as an opportunity for all of its participants to learn …

28 March

Mathworks Robotics Playground

If you haven’t tried Mathworks Robotics Playground yet, you are missing out. The playground is a 3D simulation environment where you can program a virtual robot using Simulink to perform various tasks. It is the perfect platform for learning to program your BEST robot.  Drag and drop blocks, connect them …

26 March

BEST Alum Excels

Matt Johnson is a highly successful filmmaker specializing in weddings and a BEST Robotics alum.  He was recently interviewed on the STEM Southwest podcast sharing how his involvement in BEST robotics gave him his first motivation towards a career in videography and media arts. Take a listen to Listen to …

28 April

It’s Real

by Ted Mahler (BEST Co-Founder) – 1997     You are part of a team of 25 people.  You have a limited time to build a remote controlled robot to carry out a predetermined task.  This robot must be smaller than 2 foot by 1 1/2 foot by 1 foot.  It …