Robo War

SXC COMPUTER FESTIVAL - 2020

Robo War Rulebook

Brief Description:

Robo War is one of the sub-events within SXC Computer Festival 2020 organized by St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar.

Eligibility and Format:

. Open for everyone.

· A group of maximum 4 members are eligible for this competition.

(Registration fee for both, group of 4 members, or individual competitor is Rs. 1000)

General Instructions:

1. Team can have a maximum of 4 members.
2. The members of the team can be of different colleges.
3. A team is allowed to make use only one robot.
4. No one is allowed touch the robot during the game doing so would lead to elimination.
5. The competition will be played on a knock-out basis.
6. Violation of any of the rules will result in immediate disqualification.
7. The maximum time limit for the clash of combatants inside the arena is 15 minutes.
8. A bot will be declared immobile (out) if it cannot exhibit linear motion of at least one inch within 15 seconds.
9. Teams that are not ready when called for battle will be considered to have declared a walkover, and will receive no points.
10. Damaging the arena will lead to immediate disqualification.
11. Ready-made kits, car bases and development boards are not permitted.
12. Decision of the Event Organizers will be treated as final and binding and cannot be contested.

Winning criteria :

1. A bot wins if its opponent is immobilized or thrown out of the arena. In case both the robots remain mobile at the end of the round, the winner will be decided under the rules as discussed in the scoring pattern.

Specifications for the robot:

1. The machine should fit in a box of dimension 500mm x 300mm x 300 mm (l x b x h) at any given point during the match.
2. The machine should not exceed 8 Kg.
3. All pneumatic tanks/source and batteries should be on board. Weight of remote controller will not be counted.

Mobility : All robots must have easily visible and controlled mobility in order to compete.

1. Robot must be wireless.
2. The team must have at least two frequencies wireless remote control circuit or two dual control circuits which may be interchanged before the start of the race to avoid frequency interference with other teams. The case of any interference in the wireless systems will not be considered for rematch or results.
3. Nonstandard or self-made remote-control systems must first be approved by the organizers.
4. Team should pair up the wireless remote with the machine before putting it into the arena.

Battery and Power:

1. The machine can be powered electrically only. Use of an IC engine in any form is not allowed. On board batteries must be sealed, immobilized-electrolyte types (such as gel cells, lithium, NiCad, NiMH, or dry cells).
2. The electric voltage between 2 points anywhere in the machine should not be more than 24V DC at any point of time.
3. All efforts must be made to protect battery terminals from a direct short and causing a battery fire, failure to do so will cause direct disqualification.
4. Use of damaged, non-leak proof batteries may lead to disqualification.
5. Special care should be taken to protect the on-board batteries. If judges found that the battery is not properly protected, then team will be disqualified immediately.
6. Change of battery will not be allowed during the match.
7. Only bots with on board batteries are allowed. It is suggested to have extra battery ready and charged up during competition so that on advancing to next level, you don’t have to wait or suffer due to uncharged battery. If teams don’t show up on allotted slot, they will be disqualified.

Competition Information:

Venue: St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar, Kathmandu

Event Date: 15th February, 2020 | फागुन ३, २०७६

For any queries contact us,

Gautam Phuyal (President of SXC Collabrains): 9860859399

Gaurav Chaulagain (Treasurer of SXC Collabrains): 9869133087

Rabin Kalikote (President of SXC Computer Club): 9816368568

Rabin Khadka (Event Managerof SXC Computer Club): 9822904488