Materials and Parts
- Each team will receive a single new Lego Mindstorm kit
- In addition, each team will receive a 'supplementary kit' that composes of the following: 1 bric, 3 servos, 1 USB cord, 2 long cables, 1 short cable, 4 medium cables, 1 ultrasound sensor, 1 IR sensor, 1 microphone sensor, 1 push sensor, 4 large wheels, 4 small wheels, 2 treads, 6 drive wheels, 2 racing tires, 1 red ball, 1 blue ball
- You can use only the parts that are given to you for the robot
- Teams are free to trade parts
- Software is provided in the kit
- Teams are welcome to use any compatible software; however, the support team will provide minimal support with "external" software
- Use of adhesive or permanent modification to the parts in the kit are NOT allowed
- Batteries will be supplied by SDM, please see the support team
- Teams may not spend more than $25 on additional items for the competition
General Competition Rules
Following is a list of general rules for the Robo-Olympics. An additional set of specific rules will also accompany each event:
- The events will occur in the order numbered in the DC1 home page
- Each round will start with a 'blow horn' which should autonomously activate the robots
- Robots will be permitted modifications during "pit stops" between events. The pit stop session will be 20 minutes max. Bonus points will be given for faster check-in with the referees while robots late to the events will be penalized.
Pit area (stagging area)
Separate area but close to track
Each team will select two people as the pit crew members to be allowed in the pit area
The two people are permitted in the pit area to make changes to the robot with instructions from the officials for all events during competition
Scoring
Each event will have its own scoring scheme. Points will be totaled at the end to determine the winner.
Support
- On-site support
- Information sessions
You may challenge us...
Demand an explanation or justification of the rules... you may not get the answer you want, but it will become clear on Friday.
sk questions to the Challenge team in the Breakout area.
Ask questions at the Q&A Sessions (See schedule on Home page for times)
Ask questions on the wiki Q&A page. (Q and A)
Visit wiki page (http://cp07dc.pbwiki.com
)
Password: designChallenge
Other Notes
- There will be prizes!
Competition
ONCE THE START BUTTON HAS BEEN PRESSED, the robot is not allowed influences such as:
Physically touching the robot
Visual, Bluetooth.