In addition to its educational offerings , Minds-i has incorporated competition kits and drone cages that challenge students to test their drones in timed real-world simulations .
According to the company ’ s website , “ MINDS-i Robotics competitions are designed to embody today ’ s challenges into an invigorating team-based experience . Students apply their skills , leverage their creativity , and measure their achievements in a fun and exhilarating environment .”
Their website , www . mindsieducation . com lists upcoming competitions that you can participate in . Teams of students design , build , and program an UAV ( Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ) ahead of time . They then pilot their drone through a series of obstacles ( star gates and worm holes ) and perform tasks such as picking up and moving an item ( asteroid sample ) to a designated area ( space station ). The tasks are timed and teams are scored on their design and the performance of the UAV . Minds-i competitions are local , state and national in collaboration with Skills USA .
Beyond science , technology , engineering and math lessons , Minds-i competitions and labs incorporate communications , small group collaboration , and 21st century critical thinking skills into their programming . These soft skills help prepare students for success in college and on the job .
With a focus on fun and learning dope real world applications for technology , Minds-i is well positioned to help you find your aerospace or manufacturing job of the future .
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