Answers:

1) An overhead camera sees the whole field, sending information to a central computer which in turn directs the players as to what moves to make.

2) The wheeled robots are directed by a central computer. The dogs are completely autonomous.

3) d

4) c

5) A sleek hull that minimizes drag and a computer-controlled variable pitch propeller.

6) c

7) b

8) The robot can weigh no more that ten pounds and must fit in the box the parts came in.

9) a.

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