The team collected spare and discarded parts from other international teams and assembled a replacement robot in time to pass inspection. The makeshift robot lacked much of the original machine’s scoring ability, so the students changed tactics. Rather than focusing on offense, the team shifted to defense, analyzing opponents’ movement and protecting space for alliance partners while avoiding penalties. The approach helped the team win four consecutive qualification matches.
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The two-day competition began Thursday and wraps up today at InterContinental Kaohsiung (高雄洲際酒店). It is part of a global series organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, which brings together startups, venture capital firms, and technology executives. Organizers say the Startup World Cup includes more than 100 regional competitions across six continents. The winner in Kaohsiung will advance to the global competition, scheduled for Nov. 4–6 at Hilton Union Square in San Francisco.
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The two-day competition began Thursday and wraps up today at InterContinental Kaohsiung (高雄洲際酒店). It is part of a global series organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, which brings together startups, venture capital firms, and technology executives. Organizers say the Startup World Cup includes more than 100 regional competitions across six continents. The winner in Kaohsiung will advance to the global competition, scheduled for Nov. 4–6 at Hilton Union Square in San Francisco.
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