Competition Rules & Regulations

📏 Size & Weight

Max Size: 35cm (L) × 33cm (W) × 33cm (H)

Max Weight: 2 kg (battery included)

🔋 Power

Battery only (no external power during matches)

Allowed types: Li-ion, NiMH

Max voltage: 48V DC

Everything must be onboard

⚡ Motors

Max 8 DC motors

Only brushed DC motors allowed

Brushless for Racing bots category only

Speed cap: ≤ 200 RPM @ 6V

Gear motors are allowed

🔌 Motor Drivers

Only ONE driver board:

• L298N

• L293D

• Other Arduino compatible drivers allowed

🖥️ Microcontrollers

Pick any one:

• Arduino Uno / Nano

• Raspberry Pi Pico

• ESP8266 / ESP32

• Any official Arduino-compatible board

Wireless modules (HC-05, NRF24L01, ESP8266) are okay

📡 Control & Communication

Allowed: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RF (NRF24, 433 MHz), IR, gamepads

Robots must be human-controlled (except Maze solving)

Line-of-sight control only

No signal jamming

🤖 Robot Setup

• Each robot must have ONE balloon (unless referee decides to add more) securely attached at the rear or top

• A single popping tool is allowed (needle, pin, or sharp edge)

• No heated, explosive, or powered puncture mechanisms—pure mechanical only

⏱️ Match Format

• Match duration: 2 minutes or until a balloon is popped

• If time ends with both balloons intact → Judges' decision based on:

- Aggression

- Control

- Engagement

✅ Allowed Movement & Tactics

• Ramming, pushing, and strategic positioning are allowed

• No lifting, flipping, or pinning an opponent for more than 5 seconds

• No attacks directly targeting electronics or chassis—balloon only

⛔ Not Allowed

• Sharp weapons extending beyond 5 cm

• Entangling materials (nets, ropes, glue, tape)

• Sprays, flames, chemicals, or pressure-based attacks

• Intentional damage to arena or referees' equipment

🏆 Win Conditions

• Opponent balloon pops ✨

• Opponent forfeits

• Opponent robot becomes immobile for 10 seconds

🤖 Robot Setup

• Robots must follow all General Specifications

• No high-speed or unsafe motor modifications outside allowed limits

• Wheels/tires must be safe and non-damaging to the track

• No boosters (compressed air, rockets, springs, etc.)

🏁 Race Format

• Race starts on a 3…2…1…Go! countdown

• False starts = 1 restart warning, repeated offense → disqualification

• Track length and shape vary per event (straight, curves, obstacles)

• Robots must remain within the track boundaries at all times

🎮 Control & Driving Rules

• Only remote-controlled operation—no autonomous-only runs

• Drivers must stand at designated control zones

• No interference with opponent robots (no bumping, blocking, or side-swiping)

• If a robot flips or gets stuck, the driver may NOT physically touch it unless the referee allows a reset

⛔ Not Allowed

• Aggressive contact or intentional blocking

• Devices to push other robots off the track

• Jumping mechanisms or controlled drifting that damages the arena

🏁 Finish Line Rules

• Robot must cross the finish line fully

• Robot must come to a complete stop within the marked stopping zone

• Overshooting the stop zone = +2 second penalty or referee's discretion

🏆 Win Conditions

• First robot to cross the finish line AND stop properly wins

• If both fail to stop correctly → fastest corrected time wins

• If both teams violate rules → race is replayed

👥 Team Setup

• One participant per team

• Each team registers one robot only

⚔️ Match Format

• 1 vs 1 battles

• Standard match time: 6 minutes or until one robot is disabled

• Referees may pause, restart, or extend the match when necessary

• Pre-match setup time: 30 seconds for robot placement

🏆 How to Win

• Opponent is immobilized or pushed out of the arena

• If no knockout: judges score aggression and control to decide the winner

• Judges' decisions are final

⏱️ Time-Outs

• Each team gets one 30-second time-out per match (referee must approve)

⛔ Disqualification

• Breaking rules repeatedly

• Unsafe driving or dangerous behavior

• Robots that do not meet the required specifications

🛑 Emergency Stop Protocol

Referee may halt the match if:

• Rules are violated

• A hazard emerges (fire, exposed wires, structural collapse)

Teams may request an emergency stop if:

• Their robot has a serious malfunction

• There is a genuine safety concern

⚠️ Abusing emergency stops = penalties or disqualification

📊 Post-Match Review

• Judges may take 1–2 minutes to finalize scores when needed

🎯 Objective

Build a robot that can:

• Detect and follow maze paths

• Handle turns, dead ends, and false routes

• Reach the end zone using onboard sensors and your algorithm

⚠️ No remote control allowed during the run

🗺️ Maze Details

• Maze printed on a mat or outlined using black tape on white surface

• Maze complexity: 3–5 turns, including dead ends and false paths

• Path width: minimum 20 cm

• Official maze design will be shared directly with registered participants only

🏁 Run Format

• Each robot gets two attempts

• Best time is recorded

• Robot must fully cross the finish zone

• If robot stops moving for 10 seconds, the run ends

📏 Scoring

Bots are ranked by:

• Completion Time

• Path Accuracy (no off-track moments)

• Smooth Navigation (minimal reversing, minimal getting stuck)

Tie-breaker: fastest clean run

⛔ Not Allowed

• Remote control during run

• External computers or base stations feeding commands

• Physical maze modifications

• Line-guiding using markers placed by teams

🏆 Win Conditions

• Fastest successfully completed run wins

• If no bot completes the maze → closest to the finish point wins

⏱️ Match Duration

• Two halves: 5 minutes each

• Halftime: 2-minute break

🏟️ Field Setup

• Field size: 120 cm × 80 cm

• Match starts with a kickoff from the center

🥅 Scoring Rules

• Goal counts only when the entire ball crosses the goal line

• Own goals = point for the opponent

⚙️ Ball Interaction

Robots may:

• Push

• Drag

• Kick

• Deflect

Not allowed:

• Full trapping

• Scooping or lifting the ball

• Hiding the ball — it must stay visible and contestable

🧤 Goal Area Rules

• A robot cannot stay inside the goal area for more than 5 seconds

• Robots cannot enter the goal area to score (Goals must be taken from outside the restricted zone)

🧭 Fair Play

• No ramming or intentional high-force hits

• No pinning or blocking opponents unfairly

• No messing with the opponent's signal or control system

🤖 Sensors & Control

• Sensors are optional

• Autonomy is not required — remote control is allowed

🏟️ Arena

• Standard circular sumo ring

• Edges clearly marked

• Robots start facing outward or as directed by the referee

⏱️ Match Duration

• One round per match

• Max duration: 2 minutes

• If no winner after 2 minutes → judges decide based on aggression + control

🎯 How to Win

A robot wins if:

• Opponent is pushed outside the ring

• Opponent becomes immobile for 10 seconds

• Opponent violates rules leading to DQ

⚙️ Robot Behavior Rules

• Pushing, driving, and controlled contact are allowed

• No flipping, lifting, grappling, or hooking mechanisms

• No sharp edges or weapons — this is a pure pushing match

• No intentionally damaging the opponent

📏 Movement Rules

• Robot must stay inside the ring

• If any part of the robot touches outside → instant loss

• No stalling or avoiding combat (referee may warn or penalize)

⛔ Not Allowed

• Sprays, glue, magnets that interact with the arena

• Entangling tools (chains, nets, ropes)

• Spinning blades or offensive weapons

• Jamming or interfering with opponent control signals

🕹️ Control

• Remote-controlled operation only

• Drivers must remain in their designated zone

• No coaching or outside assistance once the match starts

🏆 Tie-Breaker

If both robots stay in the ring with no clear push-out:

• Aggression, control, and ring dominance are judged

• Judges' decision is final