(Version 2026.05.05)

I. Eligibility

• Participants must be students in Junior High Schools, Senior High Schools, or Vocational Schools.

II. Robot Specifications

1. Autonomy: Robots must operate independently and autonomously. Remote control or off-site remote computing assistance is prohibited.

2. Power: Robots must be powered exclusively by electricity.

3. Materials: * The robot must be constructed from plastic building blocks, though metal materials are permitted for connecting parts.

   • Robot height must be 20cm or less.

   • There is no limit on length or width, provided the robot fits within the field specifications.

4. Drive and Sensors:

   • The transmission wheels must be Mecanum wheels.

   • For distance measurement, only Lidar is permitted.

   • The use of ultrasonic sensors, infrared sensors, cameras, or similar components is strictly prohibited.

III. Competition Rules

1. Mission: Each robot must start from the "Start Area" and navigate the maze autonomously to reach the "Goal".

2. Time and Attempts:

   • There is a 5-minute time limit.

   • Teams are allowed up to 5 attempts to start from the beginning within this time limit.

   • The organizers reserve the right to adjust time and attempts based on the number of participating teams.

3. Obstacles: Before the official start, referees may randomly place obstacles (25cm×25cm×20cm) within the field.

4. Collisions: If the robot touches any maze wall or obstacle during the run, the attempt is considered a failure, and the robot may restart from the beginning.

5. Restart Procedure: To restart, the participant must raise their hand to signal the referee once the robot is ready at the starting point. The robot may only depart after referee approval; otherwise, the attempt is failed.

6. Parts: Transferring robot parts to other teams during the competition is prohibited.

7. Timing: Timing is triggered by sensor switches at the start and finish lines. Referees will also use manual stopwatches as a backup; stopwatch times will prevail if the automatic system malfunctions.
   
   

8. Prohibitions:

   • Robots may not leave any items or markers in the maze.

   • Robots may not damage walls or bypass them (e.g., jumping over); they must follow the planned maze paths.

   • Damaging or staining the field or props is prohibited and may lead to disqualification.

IV. Field and Track Specifications

1. Maze Structure:

   • The maze is a 9×9 grid.

   • Internal square size: 44cm×44cm.

   • External square size: 46cm (L)×46cm (W)×20cm (H).

   • Wall Height: 20cm.

2. Materials: Walls consist of 1cm square aluminum bars and metal connectors with white, opaque surfaces.

3. Path Map: The organizer will provide a scanned file of the map to the teams in advance.

4. Environment: The road surface will be the floor of the venue on the day of the competition. Factors like lighting, temperature, humidity, and floor levelness are considered part of the challenge and are not grounds for a rematch or protest.

V. Scoring and Ranking

1. Best Score: Rankings are based on the best performance among the 5 attempts.

2. Ranking Priority:

   • Completion: Teams that reach the finish line are ranked by their completion time (faster is better).

   • Distance: If the number of teams completing the maze is less than the number of available awards, rankings for the remaining spots are based on the shortest distance (number of grid squares) remaining to the goal.

   • Tie-breaking: If distances are equal, the time achieved during that specific attempt will be used to rank the teams.

3. Registration Limit: The competition is limited to a maximum of 20 teams.

4. Final Authority: Referees have the final say on all rulings. The organizer reserves the right to interpret rules for any unforeseen circumstances.

1.  Online Competition (Video Upload)

2. Ages 6-8 ／Ages 9-12／Ages 13-16 

3. Team Size: Maximum of 5 people per group

4. Competition Theme: Smart Healthcare

5. Competition Format: Video Upload (Maximum 1 minute)

6. Open to all types of robots.

7. Judging Criteria

   1. • Relevance to Theme: 10 %

      • Creativity and Uniqueness: 30 %

      • Robot Functionality: 30 %

      • Teamwork: 10 %

      • Presentation Skills: 20 % ( Note: Presentation must be delivered in English. )

      • Bonus: Autonomous movement or locomotion (+5 pts)