Robot Racing
29 October, 11:00 am
Interactive | Science, Technology, Engineering
Robot Racing
Iffley Road Sports Centre, Iffley Road, OX4 1EQ
Robot racing returns! Control mini robots in races and watch bigger machines tackle obstacles on the Roger Bannister track. Find out why robots go places you wouldn’t want to go yourself. Scientists and engineers will be on hand in this popular Festival zone to answer questions and show that playing Jenga is a useful skill when working on fusion machines.
Your ticket allows you to arrive any time between 11am and 3pm. Activities are provided by UK Atomic Energy Authority and Oxfordshire Advanced Services.
Suitable for children aged 7+, teenagers and adults.
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Parking at the Sports Centre is very limited, so please consider using public transport. Bus routes 3, 3a, ST1, X39 and X40 stop on Iffley Road close to the Sports Centre and the venue is a 12 minute walk from St Clements, which is served by multiple bus routes including the 400 Thornhill / Seacourt Park and Ride.
IF Oxford uses Pay What You Decide (PWYD) ticketing so you can choose to pay whatever you want or can afford. You can make your donation during booking or after the event and the amount you pay is up to you. A suggested donation of £5 per person for each event enjoyed will help secure the future of the Festival. IF Oxford is run by The Oxfordshire Science Festival (charity #1151361) and your donation may be eligible for Gift Aid, where a charity can claim back an extra 25% of your donation at no cost to you.
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The Festival reserves the right to modify event formats and manage the audience in accordance with the Festival’s Attendance Policy: https://if-oxford.com/about/policies/attendance-policy/
