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The Game

The BEST Inc. Mining Division has purchased a mine that contains several valuable record-shattering concentrations - but there's a problem. The mine is far too dangerous for humans. Consequently, the mine was decomissioned years ago and has since fallen into dispair. Initial eveluations of the mine have revealed five lucrative materials at various depths beneath the surface: Coal, Iron, Aluminum, Copper, Lithium.

BEST has released a request for proposal (RFP) to prototype a robotic system that can repaire the mine and retrieve the valuabel commooditites below. Since the winning comapny will be awarded the contract of running the mine, BEST will e evaluating the companies themselves as well as the prototypes they create. Their project documentation (notebook), sales presentation (oral presentation), company exhibit (booth), as well as their company culture and business ethics (spirit and sportsmanship) will be considered.

Much like the real mining industry, success in the design competition will be determined by net profit and you will be in direct competition with your opponents. Also, the market values of the commodities will change over time, so you may have to adjust your priorities mid-contest. Good luck!