ROBOWARS
ROBO WARS
Task
Design and construct a remote controlled robot capable of fighting a one on one tournament.
Specifications
Arena Specifications:
Arena will be a flat surface.
Arena consists of a battle field of 2m*2m.
There will be two starting positions A&B on opposite ends of the arena.
Dimensions and Fabrications
- The machine should fit in a box of dimension 350 mm x 350 mm x 350 mm (lxbxh) at any given point during the match. The external device used to control the machine or any external tank is not included in the size constraint.
- The machine should not exceed 6 kg of weight excluding the weight of pneumatic source/tank and battery .
- Rolling (wheels, tracks or the whole robot).
- Non-wheeled robots having no rolling elements in contact with the floor and no continuous rolling or cam operated motion in contact with the floor, either directly or via a linkage. Motion is "continuous" if continuous operation of the drive motor(s) produces continuous motion of the robot. Linear-actuated legs and novel non-wheeled drive systems come under this category.
- Jumping and hopping is not allowed.
- Flying (using airfoil, helium balloons, ornithopters, etc.) is not allowed.
First round: all the tam were divided into number of groups and each group contain 3 team and best of 2 will be taken.
Second round: competition will be played on a knock-out basis.
Robot Control Requirements
- The machine can be controlled wirelessly or with wires. Off board power supplies are allowed. Refer below for further details on battery and power.
- If the machine is wired then the wire should remain slack under all circumstances during the competition. All the wires coming out of the machine should be stacked as a single unit. The wires should be properly insulated. Teams are suggested to use only rated wires. Loose connections or improper wiring may lead to direct disqualification even before the event.
- If the machine is controlled wirelessly, the machine must at least have a four frequency remote control circuit or two dual control circuits which may be interchanged before the start of the race to avoid frequency interference with other teams. The case of any interference in the wireless systems will not be considered for rematch or results.
- Remote control systems from toys might be used. Remote control systems available in the market may also be used.
- The machine can be powered electrically only. Use of an IC engine in any form is not allowed. On board Batteries must be sealed, immobilized-electrolyte types (such as gel cells, lithium, NiCad, NiMH, or dry cells).
- The electric voltage between 2 points anywhere in the machine should not be more than 12 V DC at any point of time. If a team is using AC voltage in any of its parts then the voltage should not exceed 12V AC at any point of time as well.
- If a team is using AC voltage then the they will have to convert the AC voltage to DC voltage before using it on the machine and the voltage should not exceed 12 V between any two points on the machine at any point of time.
- All efforts must be made to protect battery terminals from a direct short and causing a battery fire, failure to do so will cause direct disqualification.
- Use of damaged, non-leak proof batteries may lead to disqualification.
- Battery Eliminators are allowed and power source would be available at the venue for the eliminators
- Special care should be taken to protect the on-board batteries.
- Change of battery will not be allowed during the match.
- Robot can use pressurized non-inflammable gases to actuate pneumatic devices. Maximum allowed outlet nozzle pressure is 6 bar.
- The maximum pressure in cylinder should not exceed the rated pressure at any point of time.
- You must have a safe way of refilling the system and determining the on board pressure.
- All pneumatic components on board a robot must be securely mounted. Care must be taken while mounting the pressure vessel and armor to ensure that if ruptured it will not escape the robot. The terms 'pressure vessel, bottle, and source tank' are used interchangeably.
- Liquid projectiles.
- Any kind of inflammable liquid.
- Flame-based weapons.
- Any kind of explosive or intentionally ignited solid or potentially ignitable solid.
- Nets, tape, glue, or any other entanglement device.
- High power magnets or electromagnets.
- Radio jamming, tazers, tesla coils, or any other high-voltage device.
- Tethered or un-tethered projectiles.
- magnetic weapons
- Spinning weapons which do not come in contact with the arena at any point of time are allowed.
Criteria for Victory
- A robot is declared victorious if its opponent is immobilized.
- A robot will be declared immobile if it cannot display linear motion of at least one inch in a timed period of 30 seconds. A bot with one side of its drive train disabled will not be counted out if it can demonstrate some degree of controlled movement.
- In case both the robots remain mobile after the end of the round then the winner will be decided subjectively.
- A robot that is deemed unsafe by the judges after the match has begun will be disqualified and therefore declared the loser. The match will be immediately halted and the opponent will be awarded a win.
- Points will be given on the basis of aggression, damage, control and strategy
Aggression – Aggression is judged by the frequency, severity, boldness and effectiveness of attacks deliberately initiated by the robot against its opponent. If a robot appears to have accidentally attacked an opponent, that act will not be considered Aggression.
Control – Control means a robot is able to attack an opponent at its weakest point, use its weapons in the most effective way, avoid Arena Hazards, and minimize the damage caused by the opponent or its weapons.
Damage – Through deliberate action, a robot either directly, or indirectly using the Arena Hazards, reduces the functionality, effectiveness or defensibility of an opponent. Damage is not considered relevant if a robot inadvertently harms itself. Also, if a pressure vessel or a rapidly spinning device on a robot fragments, any damage to the opponent will not be considered "deliberate".
Strategy – The robot exhibits a combat plan that exploits the robot's strengths against the weaknesses of its opponent. Strategy is also defined as a robot exhibiting a deliberate defense plan that guards its weaknesses against the strengths of the opponent. Strategy can also involve using the Arena Hazards to gain an advantage.
Team Specification
A team may consist of a maximum of 4participants, all from the same institute.or can be from different institutes.
CERTIFICATE POLICY
1. Certificate of Merit will be given to all the winners.
2. Certificates of Participation will be given to all the teams.
3. The teams which get disqualified due to disobeying any of the competition rules will not be considered for the certificate.
DISCLAIMER
Judges' decision shall be treated as final and binding on all. Teams disobeying their word by arguing or creating a scene shall be disqualified.