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myMarker Robotics Challenge 2016 11-13 November 2016

TOWER CONQUER ROBOT CATEGORY

RULES AND REGULATIONS

OPEN CATEGORY
Update: 20th August 2016
Important Update:
1. Maximum robot height is 30cm.
2. Tower activation time for round robin is 30s after match begin.
3. Tower activation time for elimination, quarter, semi and final is
60s after match begin.

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1. OBJECTIVE
Participants are required to build a self-contained mobile robot to fight
the opponent robot. After 1 minute, the teams must battle to conquer the
tower. The team who successfully conquer the tower will be the winner
and the match will end immediately.
2. ROBOT SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Dimensions and Weight
The size of the robots shall not exceed 20cm (length) x 20cm
(width) x 30cm (height). Extension of robot is allowed however
its size shall not exceed 20cm (length) x 20cm (width) x 30cm
(height).
Active weapon is allowed.
The weight of the robot shall not exceed 5 kg.
2.2 Restrictions on robot Design
Robots shall not employ any flammable equipment as weapon.
Robots shall not damage the arena deliberately.
Robots shall not throw liquid or powder or other substances at the
opponent.
Robots should not secure itself on the ring surface by using,
suction cups, diaphragms, sticky treads, glue or other such devices.
Projectile weapons is prohibited.
Do not disturb the opponents radio-control by putting a jamming
device in the robot.
2.3 Robot Control
The radio-controlled frequencies shall only be FM 27 MHz or 2.4
GHz Digital Spectrum Modulation (DSM).
Participants who are using FM 27 MHz must be capable of
operating in any of its frequency bands. Participants are allowed up
to two changes in frequency bands in a game. If the robot failed to
proceed after the second band change, it shall be retired from the
game.
Wireless PS2 Controller or PS3 Controller are recommended.

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2.4 Labelling
All robots must be labelled with their team names on the front of
the robot. The minimum font size is Arial 24.
2.5 Clearing of Debris
Fallen items from the robots shall be removed after each match.

3. ARENA SPECIFICATIONS (REFER TO FIGURE 1, 2 & 3)

3.1 Game Field Specifications
The game field made of stainless steel measures 1200 mm (length)
1200 mm (width) surrounded by metal fence with 200 mm
height.
The arena is divided into two zones which are the Battle Stage,
Dead Zone and theTower.
The starting zones are at two (2) corner side of the area labelled
with Blue and Red.
The size of starting zone is 250mm x 250mm
Dead zone consists of the area outside of the game field.

3.2 Tower Specifications

The tower area is at one corner of the game field consists of two
ramps and one square platform in the middle.
The platform of the tower measures 300 mm (length) x 300 mm
(width) x 300 mm (height).
The ramps of the tower measures 600 mm (length) x 300 mm
(width) each.
The platform will be raised 100 mm if a robot manages to conquer
the tower.
Height of ramp is 200 mm, degree of slope is 20.

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Starting
Zone

Tower

Battle Stage
Dead
Zone

Starting
Zone

Figure 1

Figure 2

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Figure 3

4. GAMES RULES
4.1 Combat Game
The tournament shall divide the participating teams into groups of
maximum 5 robots.
A match consists of 3 games. Each game shall last for 3 minutes.
One point shall be given to every match winner. Zero point shall be
given to a draw or a loser.
If a game ends with no winner for elimination round, robot which
reach center of tower first will win that match.
The robot must be placed within each team respective Starting
Zone.
Once the match starts, the robot is required to fight their opponents
while making their attempts to conquer the tower.
Round robin: In the first 30 second after the match starts, the robots
can make attempts to conquer the tower. Once any robot enters and
activates the tower platform, judge will count for 10 second.
Elimination: In the first 1 minute after the match starts, the robots
can make attempts to conquer the tower. Once any robot enters and
activates the tower platform, judge will count for 10 second.

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In any cases of robot fell down from the tower and no robot is on
the tower platform, judge will stop count down.
If both of the robot are on the tower platform, they must fight until
one robot remains on the platform.
4.2 Match Winner
A robot wins when it successfully conquer the tower or the
opponent fell to the dead zone. The match ended immediately.
If none of the robot could conquer the tower by the end of the
match, the winner shall be the first robot that reach the tower
platform.
If the winner has not been determined by any of the above, the
game is considered a draw game.
4.3 Service Time
Participants will be given 1 minute of Servicing-Time before the
start of each match. A maximum of two members are allowed to
service their robots at a designated area under supervision. Only
replacement of identical parts and batteries are allowed during the
Servicing-Time.
4.4 Time Out & Retry
No time out and retry.
When in doubt, the decision of the Judges will be final.
To register, please visit www.mrea2u.com
For any enquiries, please email to
malaysiaroboticschampionship@gmail.com
Participant is compulsory to join our MREA official Facebook group.
https://www.facebook.com/mrea2u/?fref=ts

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FAQ:
1.

Q: What the material of the tower in conquer tower category?

A: stainless steel

2.

Q: What the height and material of metal fence in conquer tower?

A: stainless steel and the height is 200 mm

3.

Q: what the degree of the tower conquer?

A: degree of the slope is about 20 degree

4.

Q: Can we use a magnetic device to hold our weapon or attach the

body to the weapon?
A: We do not allow magnetic devices use in the robot.

5.

Q: In conquer tower match, whats the flow of game? We can start

to conquer the tower after start match or after 1 minute?
A: Player is allowed to conquer the tower once the match is
start, however tower will only be activated after 1 minute for
elimination round. (Round robin is 30s)

6.

Q: How many round in one match?

A: it will be 3 games in one match.

7.

Q: Can we use same robot for both combat & tower conquer?
A: Yes, participant is allowed to use same robot for this 2
category.