ROBO RACE - LIGHT WEIGHT
🎯 Overview
- Robo Race is a thrilling test of design and engineering where participants create robots to navigate complex tracks filled with twists and turns. Students learn about speed control, sensor calibration, and real-time response, applying creativity and problem-solving to conquer the track.
👥 Team Composition
- Each team can have a maximum of 3 members
- Categories:
- Grade 4 to 7 – Category 1
- Grade 8 to 12 – Category 2
- Only one robot per team is allowed.
🤖 Robot Specifications
1. Motors
- Only BO motors or DC gear motors are allowed.
- Johnson motors, OG555, or higher-powered motors are strictly prohibited.
2. Dimensions
- The robot must fit within a25 cm × 20 cm × 25 cm box during verification.
3. Control System
- Robots must be remotely controlled using one of the following systems:
- Bluetooth
- PS3 Joystick
- Any wireless transmitter/receiver system
4. Power Supply
- Only Li-Ion or Li-Po batteries are permitted.
- Voltage and wiring must be safe and properly insulated.
🏟️ Arena Specifications
- The arena will be prepared in open ground space.
- The exact layout will be revealed on the day of the event.
- Obstacles may include:
- Straight paths
- Curves
- Inclined ramps
- Speed breakers
- Gravel or sand patches
- Bridges
- Tunnels
⏱️ Match Format
- Matches may feature 2 or 3 teams competing at the same time, depending on scheduling.
- Matches may have as per the fixtures.
- Robots will race from the start line to the finish line.
- Winners will be determined based on:
- Least completion time (including penalties)
- If no team completes the track, the robot covering the longest valid distance will be ranked higher.
🧾 Game Rules
- Each team must place their robot at the start line before the race begins
- Robots must remain on the designated track throughout the run..
- Touching the robot during the run will result in a time penalty (as decided by referees).
- Damaging the arena or obstacles will result in penalties or disqualification.
⚖️ Penalties
- Touching the robot during the race → +10 seconds
- Skipping or missing an obstacle → +15 seconds
- Robot leaving the track completely → Disqualification for that round
🏆 Winner Declaration
- The winner is the team with the fastest total completion time (including penalties) in the final round.
- The referee’s decision is final and binding.
