[Rick TYler]

Originally Posted by Andrew Schuetze

I would suggest that more emphasis on autonomous and sensor input but not 100% autonomous. Would be great if there was machine to machine interaction as well. To fit the niche of community colleges, a standard kit with allowances for raw materials and custom electronic sensors.

You pretty much just described the VEX Robotics College Competition, now in its third year, featuring the rules you ask for, multiple tournaments, and a world championship event. Ninety-three teams competed last year. http://content.vexrobotics.com/docs/...-Challenge.pdf