March 5, 2021 | Vol. 2 Iss. 010
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Robots take over Layton Surf ‘n Swim Kids compete in SeaPerch event
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com LAYTON—Typically the pool at Layton Surf ‘n Swim is full of swimmers. Last Saturday, it was full of underwater robots. Students from Doxey Elementary, Sunset Elementary and Shoreline Junior High competed with their robotic operated vehicles (ROV) in the annual SeaPerch event. “They’re fifth and sixth graders and junior high students,” said Doxey Elementary teacher and advisor Bethany Carlton. “They’ve been working on them (ROV) since November. They had to start later because of COVID. We were supposed to go to Weber State but it was reserved for students so we had to find our own pool.” The competition was made up of three categories, she said. “Engineering design, mission course and obstacle course.” They were real-life scenarios, Carlton said. Please see SEAPERCH: pg. 8
Lillie Haarala directs her friend and teammate Lily Griffith on the direction to move their aquatic robot during the competition. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
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