There are three rounds in the Mini-Sumo Robotics Category, with each round lasting a maximum of three minutes:
Round 1: Both robots will begin in the middle of the arena, positioned back-to-back. Once the round begins, the robots must move to the edge of the arena, turn around, and attempt to push each other out of the arena.
Round 2: Both robots will start in the middle of the arena, positioned corner-to-corner. Once the round begins, the robots must move to the edge of the arena, turn around, and attempt to push each other out of the arena.
Round 3: Both robots will start at the edge of the arena, facing each other. Once the round begins, the robots will attempt to push each other out of the arena.
– The robot must be fully autonomous.
– The weight of the robot, including all accessories, must not exceed 500 grams.
– The dimensions of the robot must not exceed 10 cm on each side.
– The robot cannot start moving until 5 seconds after the participant presses the start button.
– There must be space on the robot for a robot ID, which will be provided by iWISE.
– The robot must not have any parts that could harm or damage another robot during the match.
– The arena dimensions are a 77 cm diameter circle with a 2 cm border.
– Each robot can be built by a team of 1 to 3 members, with a maximum of 3 members.
– The referee will not consider age divisions if there are fewer teams in the tournament.
– The referee’s decisions are final, and no team members (participants, coaches, supervisors, teachers, etc.) have the right to contest them.
– Any robot that is not fully autonomous will be disqualified.
– Robots that are broken, damaged, or malfunctioning will be disqualified.
– Participants are not allowed to communicate with each other during the battle.
– Participants cannot communicate with their supervisor, teacher, or coach during the battle.
– Robots that use mechanisms to increase downforce, such as magnets or vacuum pumps, will be disqualified.
– Referees have the right to disqualify any team or robot that does not adhere to the rules or exhibits unsafe behavior.
– Touching the Floor: If any part of your robot touches the floor, you will lose the battle, and the opposing robot will receive 3 points.
– Battle Duration: Each round lasts 3 minutes. If neither robot wins by the end of this time, the referee will declare the battle a draw, and each robot will earn 1 point.
– Contact and Loss: When the robots make contact, the first robot to touch the ground loses the battle.
– Disabled Robots: If your robot becomes disabled and cannot move, you will lose the battle, and the other robot will receive 3 points.
– Simultaneous Fall: If both robots fall out of the arena at the same time, the robot that touches the ground first will lose. If the referee cannot determine which robot fell first, they may declare the battle a draw. In such cases, a rematch may also be called.
– Repairs Before the Battle: If your robot cannot move before the battle begins, the referee will provide 3 minutes for repairs. If you are unable to fix it within this time, you will lose the battle, and the other robot will earn 3 points.
– Score Tracking: The referee will keep track of the points and remaining time for each battle.
– Winning the Tournament: At the end of the tournament, the robot with the most points will be declared the winner. In the case of a tie in points, the team that saved the most time during battles will be declared the tournament winner.