Robot Rumble!
This is an exhibition event this year.
There will be no ribbons or trophies for this event. Participation is optional.
However, everyone is welcome to participate or observe this friendly competition.
This event was inspired by Robot Wars TM
and Battlebots TM.
Objective:
To use a robot vehicle to move an opponent's robot vehicle outside of a 4.25-meter radius circle that is marked with chalk on a concrete surface.
Apparatus:
Each team will be responsible for providing one radio-controlled vehicle. The vehicle can be a modified store-bought remotely controlled vehicle. Each team will be responsible for the secrecy of their design. Each vehicle must be given a name. For example: "The Destroyer". The name of the vehicle will be given to the judges on the day of the competition.
Scoring:
Scoring will be based on the time to move an opponent's vehicle outside of the circle. There will be a 3-minute time limit. The team with the shortest time is the winner. Two vehicles will be randomly selected to battle in the circle. If there is no winner at the end of match time, the winner shall be determined by the judges.
Procedure:
The circle will be outside on a concrete pavement like a tennis court or on a gym floor covered with plastic if it is raining. The clock will start with vehicles on opposing sides of the circle. No part of the vehicle may be inside the imaginary cylinder before the clock starts.
Regulations:
The vehicle must be battery powered. The participants must remain outside of the circle. If a vehicle poses any threat to safe competition, the judges reserve the right to disqualify it. Forbidden weapons may include but are not limited to sharp edges, electricity, liquids, explosives, flammable solids, and non-tethered projectiles.