Path Finder

In the absence of the net force, the body at rest remains rest, and a body in motion remains in motion indefinitelyin the same line. Let’s Judge this Newton’s Law by competing on the track by manufactured robo-cars. The robocars of different teams will compete on an uneven track where the best designed and the best-controlled robot can win. The track consists of mud, sand, rocks, cutters, slope, drills etc.

THEME/TASK –:

Design a wired or wireless robot within the specified dimensions that can be operated manually and travel through all track turns. The robot that will complete the specified task in the least time will be the winner. Think your robot can overcome any obstacle big or small in the least of time.
TEAM SIZE: 03
ROUND: Single round based on racing; if match draws further round can be done.
• LOCATION: BACKSTAGE wireless.
• Maximum weight must not exceed 3 kg
• The machine must not be made from Lego parts, or any ready-made kit, if we find such aa a machine it will be disqualified.


ROBOT SPECIFICATIONS –:
• .The robot may be wired or wireless.
• Maximum weight must not exceed 3 kg
• The machine must not be made from Lego parts, or any ready-made kit, if we find such machine it will be disqualified.

BATTERIES & POWER:
1. The machine must be powered electrically only. Use of IC engine is not allowed.
2. Batteries must be sealed, immobilized electrolyte type (gel cell, lithium, NiCad, or dry cells.
3. The electric voltage anywhere in the machine should not be more than 12V DC at any point in time.


GENERAL RULES:
1. This is a racing event so the fastest and the most balanced robot will win
2. The robot should be as per the given specifications.
3. Each team can have a maximum of three members. The team must be from the same college.
4. Each member of the team must contain the identity card of his/her respected institute.
5. The robot should not damage the arena.
6. No test practice will be allowed in the arena.
7. The robot must not leave behind any of its parts during the run; else it will result in disqualification.
8. Unethical behaviour could lead to disqualification. Faculty coordinators have all the rights to take final decisions for any matter during the event.
9. The judge’s decision will be considered final.
10. The structure of the robot should not be changed during the competition
*Coordination committee reserves the right to add or update any rule.


TRACK SPECIFICATION:
1) The track surface and course line may have unevenness.
2) There will be certain obstacles in the race track that will try to slow down the robot.
3) The design and size of the track may vary from that shown in the pictures.
4) Arena will consist of Switch Bridge, speed breakers, marble pit, slippery path, rotating ting disc, curve ramp down, seesaw etc.


GAME RULE:
1) The competition is based on n a trial system. There will be a qualifying round for each team.
2) The top team from the qualifying round makes it to the final round on basis of time trials.
3) If any of the robots start before the arta counter would be restarted and the machines will get a second chance. If repeated then the team will be disqualified.
4) Your robot must be ready when a call is made for your team.
5) If the total time taken by the robots exceeds 10min’s the participant would be disqualified.
6) Team members will be allowed only three times to touch or reset their robots position during the run. However, this will lead to a time penalty and the timer will not stop during this course of action.
7) The robot will be judged on basis of (in priority): – a. Time to complete the track. b. Several checkpoints cleared.
8) Machine must not contain any readymade kits, pneumatic &hydraulic systems, IC engines.
9) Decision about your robot will be taken by the organizers.
10) No team will get a second chance after completing the track with a poor score.
11) Do not disturb the opponent’s radio control by putting a jamming device in the robot.
12) Robots shall not throw liquid or powder or other substances at the opponent.
13) Robots shall not employ any flammable devices as a weapon.