DEATH RACE

EVENT OBJECTIVE:
Build a line follower that traverses the race track (black line on a white surface) in the least possible time.

EVENT FORMAT: The race goes on like two teams racing with each other, the team with the best time wins. In the track some special features are added, the features and the rules regarding those features will be intimated on the spot. EVENT RULES:
Arena: The length and layout of the track will be revealed before 2 days of the event. The width of the line will be constant (2cm) throughout the track with a possible error of 5%. The track will consist of sharp and smooth turns. There might be dead ends also. The track will be of black line on a white background. However, the black color may not be completely uniform and there might be slight variations. The track may have distractions by means of different lighting mechanisms. It robot should be able to maintain its motion on the track despite these distractions. Robot specifications: Robot must be fully autonomous. No external aid to the bot is allowed. The bot must fit into a cube of 25 cm x25 cm x 25 cm at all times. It may not expand at any point during its run beyond these dimensions.

 The power supply for the bot should be contained on-board, and should not exceed 12V between any two points in the circuit. The teams may use ready made sensor kits but use of Lego kits and other ready made parts are not allowed. Any damage to the arena by the robot will lead to its immediate disqualification Keep in mind: The participants will get maximum 15 minutes of setup time for calibration and testing prior to the competition and accordingly the event progresses. In the setup time, participants can boot their microcontroller or any other logic device on-board the bot and have the program ready for execution. Only two minutes will be given to each team to calibrate their sensors after their first trial. Human operators are not permitted to enter any information into the bot during the event. The bot must not communicate with any wireless device also. The time is measured using a stop-watch or with the available equipment. In any case the time recorded by the judges will be final. The time will start with the foremost point of the robot touching the start line and will end with the rearmost point of the robot touching the finish line. Penalty time for rules violation will be decided on the day of the event.

GENERAL RULES:
A team can have maximum of 3 members. Members can be from same or different colleges.

Every team member should bring their college id cards compulsory to prove their identity. All the required accessories are to be brought. No assistance is provided from the organizers. Prior to the start of the event, time to charge the batteries is provided. Further no extra time is provided once the event starts. Teams may repair their robots in between the matches. The robot must be ready by the time the team is called for the play. No extra time will be provided there after.

Change in any of the event rules, arena updates will be informed to the participating teams in advance. Please check the website for any changes and updates.

Decision regarding scoring and judgments is final by the event coordinators. No arguments are entertained and they are straightly disqualified from the event.

EVENT GOODIES:
Participation certificates to all. Merit certificates to the first and second teams. Attractive cash prizes to be won.

CONTACT:

Team ROBOTRICS:
Lawrence Benjamin M.H. +91-8008075193 Manudeep G +91-9160161715. e-mail : istesc@mgit.ac.in