RAB - The GAME
Hold on: The Game will be announced on January 30th
RAB
Skills Challenge – Mastering Robotic Bronchoscopy
Skills Challenge
An interactive competitive experience running throughout the congress, where participants collect points by demonstrating theoretical knowledge, technical abilities, decision-making skills, and performance on robotic platforms.
Game structure
1. Badge
Each participant will receive two badges:
– one personalized name badge
– one badge featuring a personal QR code linked to a unique number, which will serve as the user ID.
The QR code will be used to record performances and scores.
2. Stands on and hands on
Each station will be equipped with:
– a QR code providing access to the game;
– for challenges with variable scores, a different QR code will be available for each score tier, depending on the performance achieved;
– a staff member responsible for supervising the game.
3. Types of Challenges
Possible types of Challenges
1st February
Application open
31st March
Application closed
April
Finalists announced
15th June
Shark-tank live in Brescia
| Challenge Area | Description | Scoring |
|---|---|---|
| Theory Quiz |
Multiple-choice questions on anatomy, navigation, safety, complications.
Points will be awarded based on both the accuracy of the answer provided and the difficulty level of the question. |
1–3 pts |
| Robot Test Drive | Hands-on session on ION or other platform with tutor | 5 pts |
| CRT – Complication Reaction Test |
Clinical case with rapid decision-making
A clinical case of interest is identified and presented; at the end of the presentation, participants are engaged through a series of questions. |
3–8 pts |
| Speed Target Navigation | Timed navigation to a peripheral lesion |
Slow: 3 pts Medium: 5 pts Fast: 10 pts |
| Observation & Reporting |
Watch a real-case video and identify the critical step
(Display images from the video where participants will be asked to indicate the required element by clicking directly on the image.) |
2 pts |
| Joker Session | Surprise question during the plenary session. | 5 Pt |
Points will be awarded based on both the accuracy of the answer provided and the difficulty level of the question.
A clinical case of interest is identified and presented; at the end of the presentation, participants are engaged through a series of questions.
Medium: 5 pts
Fast: 10 pts
(Display images from the video where participants will be asked to indicate the required element by clicking directly on the image.)
4. Official Rules & Scoring System
General Rules:
1. Each participant must register and receive a QR-coded badge.
2. Every challenge station has an official trainer/tutor who validates performance and
assigns points.
3. Scores are tracked through QR code scanning and updated in real time.
4. Participants can check their own score, but not their ranking, by accessing their
personal area and scanning their QR code.
5. The overall rankings can only be viewed during dedicated moments of the plenary
sessions throughout the day.
6.Stations must be completed individually; no pair or group activities are allowed.
7. Participants can join the game at any time during the congress.
Meet our "sharks"
Health ventures Founder IMAGen Health
VP XGen Ventures
University of Chicago
CDP Ventures
- 5,000 euros sponsorship credit for RAB’s next edition
- Guaranteed follow up with the ‘sharks’
- Eternal fame
- Two free attendee tickets
- ‘RAB startup pitch finalist’ banner, badges and certificate
- 15 mins live pitch in front of 5 experienced investors at plenary session
- Startups with bold, disruptive ideas with impact on lung cancer diagnosis and therapy
- Less than 5 years old and headquartered on planet Earth
- Pre-seed/seed stage
- All finalists (4) will be invited onto the RAB main stage to pitch their startup for 10 minutes
- The ‘sharks’ have 5 minutes to ask questions to each startup
- Live voting from an audience of >200 clinical and industry experts will follow each pitch
- The winner will be chosen by the ‘sharks’ and announced at the end of the morning for eternal glory
- Fill in the application form and upload your pitch deck (max 10 slides)
- The pitch deck should include: company purpose, the problem you’re solving, your product, service or solution, the target audience and who benefits from your solution, your business model and business case, your team
- The selected finalists will be announced at the end of March 2024
5,000 euros sponsorship credit for RAB’s next edition
Guaranteed follow up with the ‘sharks’
Eternal fame
Two free attendee tickets
‘RAB startup pitch finalist’ banner, badges and certificate
15 mins live pitch in front of 5 experienced investors at plenary session
Startups with bold, disruptive ideas with impact on lung cancer diagnosis and therapy
Less than 5 years old and headquartered on planet Earth
Pre-seed/seed stage
All finalists (4) will be invited onto the RAB main stage to pitch their startup for 10 minutes
The ‘sharks’ have 5 minutes to ask questions to each startup
Live voting from an audience of >200 clinical and industry experts will follow each pitch
The winner will be chosen by the ‘sharks’ and announced at the end of the morning for eternal glory
Fill in the application form and upload your pitch deck (max 10 slides)
The pitch deck should include: company purpose, the problem you’re solving, your product, service or solution, the target audience and who benefits from your solution, your business model and business case, your team
The selected finalists will be announced at the end of March 2024
Challenge
Theory Quiz
Robot Test Drive
CRT – Complication Reaction Test
Speed Target Navigation Bonus for “fast & safe”
Peer-to-Peer Challenge
Observation & Reporting
Joker Session
Points
1–3 pts
5–10 pts
3–8 pts
Bonus for “fast & safe”
Winner: +3 pts
2 pts
+5 pts
Apply now!
Tell us about your startup below.
Applications will be accepted until 30th March 2024.
We’ll notify you if you’re selected in April 2024
5. Competency Levels
Score Range
0–10 pts
11–20 pts
21–30 pts
>30 pts
Top 3
Levels Achieved
Explorer
Navigator
Advanced Operator
Master Roboticist
Best Performers
Score Range
0–10 pts
11–20 pts
21–30 pts
>30 pts
Top 3
Levels Achieved
Explorer
Navigator
Advanced Operator
Master Roboticist
Best Performers
6. Award Prizes
1st Place – Best Performer
Tutor role in next RAB + scholarship or international training Tutor role at the next RAB event + a scholarship or 3-day international training at ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia.
2nd Place
Guaranteed access to advanced wet lab / robotic training in Europe
3rd Place
Reserved spot in the advanced Animal Lab training course + exclusive materials.
7. RAB NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS - Celebrating Robotic Skills & Vision | 19:30
The final ranking will be revealed only during the closing dinner, where the awards
ceremony will take place.
Organizing Secretariat
- Email: info@LT3.it
- Phone: +39 031 511626
- Website: www.LT3.it
Contact & info
Organizing Secretariat
LT3 srl
Via Regina, 61 – 22012
Cernobbio (COMO) Italy
- Email: info@LT3.it
- Phone: +39 031 511626
- Website: www.LT3.it