Clarifications and FAQs

1. Line Follow - If the robot loses the line and the regains use, points will not be awarded. It must be clearly evident to the judge that the sensor is in use at all times to complete the task.

2. Foam Dart - The team must use the dart that is given to them by the judge prior to the start of each match. The dart only has to make contact with the tree trunk.

3. Each team will compete in three separate rounds. The students may choose to complete the line follow and the hog trap in the first round and then attempt different tasks or even the same tasks in subsequent rounds. Scores for each round stand alone.

4. Adhering items to the mat - If the double-sided mounting tape is not holding the hog trap or trees securely to the mat, use carpet tape or other adhesive such as hot glue.

5. Due to Covid restrictions, we made the decision for all student seminars to be sponsors and students only for this year. While we have had positive feedback so far, we will speak with sponsors at the end of this year to gain opinions for next year.

6. The robot may attempt another task between moving the beehive and ringing the bell. However, if the robot knocks the beehive out of the scoring position while attempting another task, the team will not receive points for ringing the bell without first moving the beehive back into the scoring position. Additionally, if the robot moves the beehive into the scoring position and then rings the bell but later moves the beehive out of the scoring position, the team will only score points for the bell.