What is MRL?

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      The Midwest Robotics League was formed by the MPMA (Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association) to give students a chance to put their technology skills to use building robots that compete against other students’ robots.
  • MRL offers competitions for 15 lb and 120 lb robots.
  • The first state competition was held August 27, 2005 at the Minnesota State Fair for both 15 and 120 lb robots.
  • See Upcoming Events for the 2007/2008 Schedule
  • The cost to join the MRL is $100 per robot, per year
  • Build a 120lb & a 15lb robot & join for $175 per year
  • A team consists of 2 or more students and a coach with a 15 lb robot and/or a 120 lb robot.

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Educators

MRL is a robot combat league formed to encourage students to use their math, science and technology skills to compete against other students. Your school can start a robot program as an after school activity, or you may choose to offer it as a class during the day that students receive credit for. It's a great way to get enthusiasm and exposure for the math, science and technology fields.

Parents

MRL is a robot combat league formed to encourage students to use their math, science and technology skills in a fun way. The students get involved on a team for the competition and excitement without realizing the skills they develop along the way. Being on a team often leads students to fulfilling careers after they graduate.

Students

MRL is a robot combat league formed to challenge students to design & build a robot to compete against other schools. Can you build the next champion? If this sounds exciting to you, you belong on a team. You don’t need a lot of skills to get started, just desire. There are adults that would be happy to share their knowledge with interested students.
 

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