This was a dedicated track for kids up to 15 years old, we had more than 30 kids registered to this track
10:00 – 12:00
Donne 4.0 ran a coding workshop for kids and teens. The event was intended for kids from 8 to 15 year old, even without any previous coding experience.
Kids and teens where divided in groups according to their age and knowledge (if any) and where guided in the development of a nice game in Scratch, a free visual coding language from MIT Media Lab.
Donne 4.0 is a nonprofit association that supports, with real projects and activities, the empowerment of women in the digital world, thus increasing the full participation of women in the technology area, with the goal to close the gender gap in the IT sector.
12:00 – 13:00
During this workshop Ben and Grant brought lovely mini sumo bots to build and decorate before the afternoon battle started.
At Infosec BattleBots, we’re passionate about bringing together the exciting worlds of hardware-based fun and cybersecurity. Our project started near the end of 2022, and since then, we have been dedicated to creating an exhilarating experience for participants at cybersecurity conferences.
Our primary focus is our Antweight BattleBot arena, where enthusiasts can engage in thrilling battles with their custom-built robots. It’s an excellent opportunity to test your skills, strategies, and innovations in a physical setting. We bring our battle arena to various cybersecurity conferences, providing attendees with an opportunity to enjoy some hardware-based excitement. To further align our activities with the realm of cybersecurity, we’re currently working on expanding our battle classes. These new weight classes, namely the AI Class and Hacker Class, aim to push the boundaries of competition and innovation. In the AI Class, battles will be fully automated, with robots relying entirely on artificial intelligence for their strategies and actions. This category showcases the latest advancements in autonomous systems and allows participants to witness AI-powered combat firsthand. The Hacker Class, on the other hand, introduces an intriguing twist to the traditional battles. Competitors will have the opportunity to hack into their opponent’s bot and make subtle modifications, all while ensuring the opponent’s bot remains functional. Before the match, opponents will have a designated period to identify any modifications, encouraging a strategic and tactical approach. To facilitate the hacking aspect, each bot will be equipped with a web interface featuring a kill switch. This kill switch provides the capability to power down the bot for a specified period or invert its controls. Teams must strive to protect their own web interface while simultaneously attempting to hack into their opponent’s interface. We believe that combining hardware-based fun with cybersecurity challenges offers a unique and engaging experience for participants. Whether you’re a seasoned cybersecurity professional, an AI enthusiast, or simply someone interested in the convergence of technology and competition, Infosec BattleBots is the place to be. Join us as we push the boundaries of cyber defense and robotic combat. Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming events and be part of the excitement at Infosec BattleBots!
13:00 – 14:30
Pizza provided by RomHack organization, we take care of our kids 🙂
14:30 – 15:30
The Kids battle begun
At Infosec BattleBots, we’re passionate about bringing together the exciting worlds of hardware-based fun and cybersecurity. Our project started near the end of 2022, and since then, we have been dedicated to creating an exhilarating experience for participants at cybersecurity conferences.
Our primary focus is our Antweight BattleBot arena, where enthusiasts can engage in thrilling battles with their custom-built robots. It’s an excellent opportunity to test your skills, strategies, and innovations in a physical setting. We bring our battle arena to various cybersecurity conferences, providing attendees with an opportunity to enjoy some hardware-based excitement. To further align our activities with the realm of cybersecurity, we’re currently working on expanding our battle classes. These new weight classes, namely the AI Class and Hacker Class, aim to push the boundaries of competition and innovation. In the AI Class, battles will be fully automated, with robots relying entirely on artificial intelligence for their strategies and actions. This category showcases the latest advancements in autonomous systems and allows participants to witness AI-powered combat firsthand. The Hacker Class, on the other hand, introduces an intriguing twist to the traditional battles. Competitors will have the opportunity to hack into their opponent’s bot and make subtle modifications, all while ensuring the opponent’s bot remains functional. Before the match, opponents will have a designated period to identify any modifications, encouraging a strategic and tactical approach. To facilitate the hacking aspect, each bot will be equipped with a web interface featuring a kill switch. This kill switch provides the capability to power down the bot for a specified period or invert its controls. Teams must strive to protect their own web interface while simultaneously attempting to hack into their opponent’s interface. We believe that combining hardware-based fun with cybersecurity challenges offers a unique and engaging experience for participants. Whether you’re a seasoned cybersecurity professional, an AI enthusiast, or simply someone interested in the convergence of technology and competition, Infosec BattleBots is the place to be. Join us as we push the boundaries of cyber defense and robotic combat. Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming events and be part of the excitement at Infosec BattleBots!
15:30 – 17:30
Kids where divided into groups where they where explained what coding is and how the robots they used in the game have been built and programmed.
Later the kids where divided into teams of 2 and performed short challenges on a specially designed “football field” table built for the event. They used “ipad” tablets programmed to make the movements of the robot.
The lab is created by the non-profit association ITALMAKER which was created to disseminate skills on new technologies in children aged 5 to 14, adopting a method based on the adoption of Creative Learning.
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