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. The MPMA donated the MRL to Dunwoody College of Technology in 2007. Dunwoody has been operating it since.
  • MRL offers competitions for 15 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 2009/2010 Schedule
  • The cost to join the MRL is $100 per robot, per year
  • Build more than one 15lb robot & the price per robot decreases
  • A team consists of 3 or more students and a coach with a 15 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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