Gripper Bot

Penalty:

• Touching the bot or using the wire attached to the robot at any time to help clear an obstacle will lead to a penalty of 10 points.

• If the robot crosses track limit 10 points will be added as penalty.

• Skipping an obstacle will lead to a penalty of 20 points.

Scoring:

• A = Points scored for clearing a task.

• P = Penalties

• T = Time = (360 – Time taken in seconds)

• TOTAL POINTS = A + T – P The team with maximum points will be declared as winner.

ARENA:

• The arena will consist of ramps of different slopes, vertical drops, and rumbles as obstacles.

• Dimensions of the square blocks will be 100mm x 100mm x 100mm.

• The width of the track is 450mm.

Robot Specifications:

• The dimension of the robot should be less than or equal to 300mm x 300mm x 300mm (l x b x h), failing which the team will be disqualified from the competition.

• Maximum allowed weight of the robot is 5kg. The robot must be controlled manually.

• Teams can use wired as well as wireless control systems.

• In case of wired robots, the length of wire should be minimum 2 meters so that the wire remains slack at any instant of time.

• Participants aren’t supposed to use any readymade Lego components or readymade gripping mechanisms.

• However, the participants are allowed to use readymade gear assemblies.

• Only one person will be allowed to control the robot.

• The use of batteries exceeding 3S LiPo is strictly prohibited Failing to meet any of the above specifications will lead to immediate disqualification.

Rules & Regulations:

• Timely arrival is mandatory for all teams. Failure to comply will result in elimination, with the option to rejoin upon payment of a designated fee in given time frame.

• Team can consist of only 4 members. Only one team member is allowed to handle the robot.

• No other team member is allowed to enter the arena.

• The robot will be liable for disqualification if it causes any kind of damage to the arena.

• The robot is not allowed to slide the blocks against the ground, except for fine adjustments in the deposit zone.

• Any damage to the blocks will lead to immediate disqualification.

• In case of any disputes/discrepancies, the organizer’s decision will be final and binding.

• All decisions about scoring, gameplay & timing, and participation, made by the organizing committee is final.

• Teams should be completely respecting their vote and decisions.

• “At any point judge’s decision is the final decision”