Rules and Regulation

THUNDERBALL

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR ROBOTICS

ARENA DESCRIPTION:
• Arena is divided into three main zones.
• Zone 1 is a rectangular area with two cubes and two pits.
• Zone 2 consists of two routes to approach the main arena.
• Route 1 consists of a 30 degree inclined climb followed by a piped speed breaker. There is also a sand pit along the way.
• Route 2 is more of a shortcut which bypasses the above mentioned inclined climb, piped speed breaker and the sand pit. However, the shortcut has a 45 degree inclined climb!
• Then the robot has to pass through the pit having marbles, pebbles and sand.
• There is a switch just before the ZIG-ZAG path, which opens the door at the end of the path. The robot has to pass through the ZIG-ZAG path and pass the door before the door closes. If the robot fails to cross the path before the door closes, the robot has to go back and repeat the same procedure.
The robot will then finally enter the MAIN ARENA




GENERAL RULES:
• The maximum size of the robot can be 25*25*25 cm3.
• 30 Volt dual power supply will be supplied by us.
• The robot can be wired or wireless. In case of wireless robots the organizers will not be held responsible for jamming.
• The team comprises of 4 members including a single controller.
• Multiple entries are permitted provided the machinery is different.
• No LEGO parts will be allowed in active parts of the robot.

• Participation certificates will be given to all the teams.
• Opponent teams will not be permitted to damage each others robots.
• In case of a controversy, the organizer’s and judges’ decision will be final and cannot be questioned.
• The robots damaging the arena in any way will be disqualified.
• IC engines will not be permitted.






ELIMINATION ROUND:
• Start from zone 1.
• Traverse through zone 2 using either of the routes.
• Top 16 teams will be selected based on best timings.
• In case of a tie, the team with fewer penalties goes through.
• These 16 teams will then proceed to the knock out rounds.

KNOCK OUT ROUNDS:
• Teams will compete on a knock out basis.
• Half of the teams will be eliminated in each successive round.
• Each round will have some modifications which will be revealed on the spot.
• No changes in the machinery will be required for these modifications.
• Top 4 teams will advance to the semi finals.

SEMI FINALS & FINAL ROUND:

• The two cubes (7*7*7 cm3) in zone 1 are to be compulsorily placed in the pits.
• The teams then have to proceed to the main arena through zone 2, using either route.
• There will be 7 balls (each of 5cm diameter) in the main arena. There are four holes at the ground level of the main arena. If the robot places the ball in the any of these four holes, 7 points will be awarded. There is also an elevated path with an elevation of 30 degree. There is a pit at the top of the elevated path. If the robot places the ball in this pit, 21 points will be awarded.
• If a robot has placed a ball in the elevated pit and the opponent team manages to remove that ball from the pit, the 21 points which were awarded to the team shall stand cancelled.
• The robots can defend the ball in the pit, against their opposition.


PENALTIES:
• Handling the robot will lead to deduction of 7 points and then the race will continue from the previous checkpoint.
• Any damage to the track will lead to disqualification.
• Any damage to the opponent robot will also lead to disqualification.







Registration fee: - Rs.150/- per team. A team consists of maximum 4 parts.
Prizes: -
1st prize: - Rs.15,000/-
2nd prize: - Rs.10,000/-
BEST DESIGN:- Rs.3000/-


Registration: - Registration desks will be put up at the venue. On the spot registration is subject to availability of time slots.

Schedule
Day 1st
 Start of elimination round.
 Result of elimination round.
Day 2nd
 Knock out round.
 Result of knock out round.
Day 3rd
 Semi-finals & final round.
 Result of final round.
 Prize Distribution.




Contact detail:-
Swapnil Madgulwar:- 9975588707.
Akhil Modani:- 9970293227.