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Objective
To safely launch an object as far as possible, from the start line, without any additional human energy being applied to the freestanding device.
The Challenges
The team will be confronted with many challenges during this exercise mainly from the dynamics of their team. However, we have included a few extra:
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Limited resources
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Strict time constraints
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Dismantling procedure
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No additional human energy to
be used during the launch
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Competition
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Safety management
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Skills Required
This is a construction challenge and it’s surprising how competitive going the full distance means to the Team!! This will measure the teams’ ability to come up with a clear plan, stick to it, refine it and produce results. Some of the key skills required are highlighted below:
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Planning
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Design
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Creativity with resources
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Safety conscious
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Building logic
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Communication
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Adaptability during creation
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