Bot Specification:
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Each team shall use only two manual robots (one shooting bot and one stacking bot).
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Maximum dimensions of the robots at the start of the game are 350 mm in width, 350 mm in length and 400mm in height. The robots can extend after the start of the match (applicable for both the bots).
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Maximum allowable weight of the robot is 8kgs
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The robot must not use ready made parts (like controllers, sensors, boards/development boards etc.) and shall be designed and constructed by the students themselves. If a self-designed PCB is used, a copy of the Gerber file or schematic has to be produced before the match.
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Manual robot can be wired or wireless. In case of wired bot, the length of the cable should be at least 4 meters and in case of wireless controlled bot, the communication of the bot should not interfere with the opponent bot (e.g. In case of RF controlled bot, make sure transmission is possible with two different frequencies).
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The maximum voltage between any two points can be 12V.
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Hydraulics or chemical energy should not be used for any mechanism, however pneumatics can be used and in case of use the pressure should be less than 6 bars.
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If a team is using Li-Po or Li-ion batteries, it is the team’s responsibility to make sure there is no risk involved in its usage.
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The robot or the operator cannot modify the arena in any case.
Rules And Regulations:
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A robot cannot split into two subparts. Subpart implies a robot which has a drive mechanism of its own.
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The manual robot operator CANNOT walk on the arena but should not disrupt any part of the arena. Damage to arena is unacceptable and will lead to instant disqualification.
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All the statements written in this Problem Statement form the official framework of the rules to be followed by the teams. Violation of any statement in the Problem Statement may lead to disqualification.
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Referees have all rights to ask the teams to produce the additional explanations on design issues. Also the referees can ask for additional explanation on the safety of the bots if required anytime during the event.
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Participating robots will be checked and tested, according to these rules and regulations.
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In case of any technical glitch in any manual robot, the robot can be brought back to the start zone.
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A retry can be opted at any time in the match and no additional time would be provided. The referee needs to be informed before going for a retry.
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Mechanisms on the robot cannot be changed during the course of the match.
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Intentionally touching either blocks or robots with hands will be considered as penalty and 25 points will be reduced from the total score.
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Game field dimensions are subject to a tolerance of ±5 %. No tolerances will be given in case of maximum bot dimensions.
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The authenticity of any action not provided for in this rule book shall be subject to discretion of referees.
Team Specification:
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Maximum no of players per team is 6.
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Intercollege teams are allowed.