Problem 2: Mech-Animal Sidekick

The saying goes “dog is man’s best friend” but this year OMers get the chance to invent their own bestie! In this problem, team will design, build, and operate an original robotic animal that has the ability to make people happy. In the performance, the Mech-Animal will perform various tricks that cheer people up. When it suddenly goes missing, the people search for it and find the Mech-Animal in a very usual place. The performance will also include live music, a toy for the Mech-Animal, and a trainer character that explains the tricks.