About Bots IQ Wisconsin
Origin
BotsIQ was formed to introduce students, teachers and parents to the career opportunities available in advanced manufacturing. Much like the popular BattleBots® TV show, students build robots and compete against each other to see which team has designed and built the best product.
This program is project-based education. Students build a real working robot by putting teamwork, science, technology, engineering and math into action.
BotsIQ Wisconsin is helping train tomorrow’s workforce.
VISION
BotsIQ, An Educational Foundation For Advanced Manufacturing Careers.
MISSION
BotsIQ Wisconsin (BotsIQ) encourages young adults to create and explore, giving them an opportunity to problem solve using science, technology, engineering, mathematics, mechanics, computer-aided design, metal fabrication, physics and project management in a teamwork environment.
The BotsIQ challenge is to create and build a robot to outscore other robots. Students participate in competitive environments, with safety and operational limitations to test robotic designs. The excitement of competition gives the students an opportunity to utilize existing educational resources as well as explore learning opportunities not currently offered in a traditional educational structure. Teams take ownership of creating, building and maintaining their remote controlled robot.
GOAL
BotsIQ’s goal is to introduce career opportunities by combining Apprenticeship with a Technical College degree which will lead to a fulfilling Advanced Manufacturing Career.
BotsIQ matches each team with a volunteer or sponsoring company as a coach and mentor. Mentors and Sponsors provide seminars and tours to demonstrate how technology has advanced traditional skill sets into higher educational opportunities.
Bots IQ allows each student to discover their aptitude and attitude for an advanced manufacturing or engineering career.
BotsIQ Wisconsin was formed in 2007 under the umbrella of the Wisconsin Precision Metalworking Council (WPMC) along with support from local technical colleges. The members of the WPMC took an active role in exposing students to careers in advanced manufacturing by starting this local chapter. Foundational and core funding was donated by the Tool, Die & Machining Association of Wisconsin (TDMAW).
We believe that technology has the power to transform lives, and we are dedicated to empowering individuals to embrace their creativity, define their future, and contribute to the evolution of robotics.