University of waterloo Cyber Clash

Schedule

• october 28, 2023
• 13:00 Workshop13:00- 17:00

  *Time below is representing the schedule that comprises the 3 hour event*

   0:00 - 0:10: Welcome and Introduction

  • Brief overview of the hackathon's objectives.

  • Introduction to the Battle Arena, Field Commanders, and Hackmasters.

  
  

  0:10 - 0:15: Icebreaker Activity

  • A quick activity to help participants get acquainted and build rapport.

  
  

  0:15 - 0:25: Team Formation and Zoom Breakout Sessions

  • Organize participants into teams.

  • Assign 5 Field Commanders and 10 Hackmasters to each team.

  • Direct teams to their respective Zoom Breakout Sessions for initial introductions.

  
  

  0:25 - 0:30: Robot Kit Overview

  • Brief overview of the robot kit components to familiarize Field Commanders.

  
  

  0:30 - 0:50: Robot Assembly Session

  • Field Commanders start assembling the robot kits.

  • Hackmasters observe and provide input on the assembly process via Zoom.

  
  

  0:50 - 1:10: Coding and Strategy Development

  • Hackmasters begin coding the AI algorithms for the robots.

  • Field Commanders provide real-time feedback on the robot's physical capabilities and limitations.

  • Teams discuss and strategize their approach to navigating the Battle Arena.

  
  

  1:10 - 1:20: Break

  
  

  1:20 - 1:30: Interactive Coding Tutorials

  • A short tutorial session for Hackmasters to familiarize themselves with the coding platform.

  
  

  1:30 - 1:50: Test Runs in the Battle Arena

  • Teams get a chance to test their robots in a practice version of the Battle Arena.

  • This allows them to identify any issues and refine their strategies.

  
  

  1:50 - 2:10: Final Coding and Strategy Refinement

  • Based on test run feedback, Hackmasters fine-tune the code.

  • Teams finalize their strategies for the main event.

  
  

  2:10 - 2:40: The Ultimate AI Showdown

  • Teams compete in the Battle Arena.

  • Performance is tracked and updated on the Global Leaderboard.

  • Real-time analytics on team performance are provided.

  
  

  2:40 - 2:50: Debrief, Learning Reflection, and Collaborative Problem-Solving

  • Teams discuss their experiences, challenges faced, and lessons learned.

  • Emphasis on the applied methodologies like "Failing Upwards" and "Rapid Prototyping."

  • Teams share unique solutions and strategies they employed during the showdown.

  
  

  2:50 - 2:55: Take-home Resources

  • Provide participants with resources to explore post-workshop.

  
  

  2:55 - 3:00: Closing Remarks, Acknowledgments, and Feedback Collection

  • Announce the top-performing teams.

  • Thank participants for their enthusiasm and collaboration.

  • Actively collect feedback on the workshop experience.