Englympic '24
University-level qualifier for the Quebec Engineering Competition — 1st place finish advancing us to provincials.
University-level qualifier for the Quebec Engineering Competition — 1st place finish advancing us to provincials.
🏆 1st Place
Overview
Englympic is Concordia's internal engineering competition — the university-level qualifier for the Quebec Engineering Competition (QEC). Win here, and you represent Concordia at provincials.
The Challenge
Scenario: A cave system with trapped dinosaurs. Build a robot to navigate the terrain and rescue them.
Format: 8-hour design challenge
- All components provided
- Phone-controlled robot (WiFi via RemoteXY)
- Obstacles and restricted zones to navigate
- Present solution and design decisions to judges
Team & Roles
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Me | All programming, embedded systems, WiFi control |
| Mathias Deroshes | Electronics |
| Alex Fontaine | Mechanical design |
| Ben Benjamin | Mechanical design |
Same team composition that would continue through QEC and CEC.
Technical Implementation
- Microcontroller: ESP8266
- Control: RemoteXY app over WiFi
- Actuation: Servo motors for movement and manipulation
- Programming: All embedded C++ and communication protocols
Result
1st Place — Qualified to represent Concordia at the Quebec Engineering Competition.
Legacy
This competition format — phone-controlled robots built under time pressure — directly inspired Formula WIEEE, the beginner robotics competition I later helped bring to life for IEEE Concordia.