Robo Sumo

All that you need to know about Robo Sumo

RoboSumo Competition – Rules & Guidelines

Overview:

• RoboSumo is a robot combat competition where manually controlled robots compete to push their opponent out of the designated arena while defending themselves.
• The team with the most points wins. In case of a tie, a special round will determine the winner.

Gameplay:

• Round Duration: Two halves, each lasting 2 minutes (subject to change).
• Starting Positions: Robots start outside the arena.
• Objective: Push the opponent's robot out of the ring to score points.
• Post-Point Resumption: After scoring, robots return to their starting positions.
• Out-of-Bounds: A robot is considered out if more than 50% of its body crosses the arena boundary

Technical Timeout:

• Each team can claim one technical timeout per round (maximum 2 minutes).
• Can only be used if the robot is damaged during the match.

Scoring:

• 1 Point: Awarded when a robot pushes the opponent out of the ring.
• Simultaneous Elimination: Both teams receive 1 point if both robots go out together.
• Early Game End: If a team reaches a 7-0 lead, the game ends immediately.
• Tie: A special sudden-death round determines the winner.

Robot Specifications:

Dimensions:

• Maximum Length: 350 mm
• Maximum Width: 350 mm
• Maximum Height: 300 mm
• Maximum Weight: 5 kg

Control:

• Can be wired or wireless.
• If wired, the cable must be at least 2 meters long.

Battery:

• Only up to 4S LiPo batteries are allowed.
• Higher voltage batteries are strictly prohibited.

Arena Specifications:

• Arena Size: 3m x 3m
• Playable Area: A central 1.5m diameter ring.
• Starting Positions: Robots begin outside the ring.

Technical Timeout:

• Each team gets one technical timeout per round (max 2 minutes).
• Only allowed if the robot suffers damage during the match.

Rules & Regulations:

• Timely Arrival: Late teams may be eliminated.
• Team Size: Maximum 4 members per team.
• Robot Handler: Only one team member controls the robot; others must stay outside the game zone.
• Match Format: Knockout format.
• Misbehavior: Any misconduct may lead to disqualification.
• Interference: Damaging other robots or the arena results in immediate disqualification.
• Final Decision: Judges and organizers have final say on all matters.

Disqualification:

• Deliberate damage to robots or the arena.
• Violation of robot specifications or gameplay rules.

Judges' Authority:

• Judges have final authority over all game matters.
• Their decisions cannot be contested.

Special Round (Tie-Breaker):

• If the match ends in a tie, a sudden death round will determine the winner.
• The exact rules will be announced on the event day.

Conclusion:

• The team that scores the most points wins the match. If a team reaches a 7-0 lead, they win instantly.
• The competition will be conducted fairly and competitively, and all final decisions rest with the Organizing Committee