DPRG mailing list archives: [DPRG] Outdoor contest rules: Final

Sat Sep 2 12:47:01 CDT 2006

Martin,

Let me voice my appreciation for someone willing to take on this task and
help define the contest while incorporating input from so many varied
sources.

No requests for changes here, just a note on one added piece of information
that I think will help people in general who are building for this
competition.  If you could define how the way points are marked flush on the
ground this may be helpful...  Are we talking a paper "X" or just a stick
scratch in the dirt?

Again, thank you for taking your time to work through these issues and all
of the input from its varied sources.

-Kenneth

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Subject: [DPRG] Outdoor contest rules: Final

All:

Below are the final contest rules. Once again, let me
remind you that the suggestion box is now closed, and
that no more changes will be implemented. If you have
any questions or issues, contact me privately.

-Martin
(Update, 9-1-06)

Long Haul
Concept: A robot must make its way across an open
distance, and navigate towards three successive
targets. (i.e. 2 waypoints 1, and a final target.).

Environment: An open area with varying obstacles.
Obstacles will become more difficult, as the robot
nears the end of the course. Care should be taken to
keep spectators at a safe distance.

Eligible robots:
1) The competing robot must fit in a 5’ X 5’ square in
order to be eligible.
2) Any robot that weighs over 50 pounds must have an
emergency shut-off switch physically tethered to it.
The judges will check the kill-switch prior to
qualifying the robot. The kill switch is not required
for lighter robots, but is highly recommended.
3) No un-safe machines (as determined by the judges
and contest coordinator) will be allowed to run.
Public safety and club liability will not be
compromised under any circumstances.

Rules:
1) The competing robot shall start in a 5’ X 5’
square.
2) The first and second waypoint shall consist of a
point marked flush on the ground. In order to receive
credit for reaching the finish line, the robot must
stop at or near the end. Points will be awarded for
how close the robot gets to the first and second
targets.
4) The final target shall consist of a large
relatively unmovable landmark. Points shall be awarded
for how close the robot gets to the final target, and
if the robot is able to stop short of actually
touching it.
5) No human guidance will be allowed once a robot
starts the course. The human may only activate his
machine at the start, and de-activate it. With the
exception of a kill switch, remote control is not
allowed.
6) Each robot will get two attempts and a total of 20
minutes to run the course.
7) A builder may touch his robot only once per
attempt, in order to ‘help’ it. Any touches after that
will result in the end of the attempt.
8) A robot will be considered to have completed its
attempt, when it reaches the final target, when it is
no longer able to move without human intervention
(with the exception of one-touch per attempt), or when
its builder decides to halt it.
9) A remote “kill switch” that stops the robot is not
required, but is recommended. If the robot-builder
uses a kill switch to stop his machine, that attempt
is over.
10) Terrain will likely consist of any combination of
dirt, grass, rocks pavement, or whatever else can be
found and brought on the course by the contest
coordinator. The terrain will get increasingly
difficult as the robot approaches the end of the
course.
11) Additional points will be awarded to each robot
for the time-based place in which it completes the
course.
12) Points will also be awarded for performance.
13) The course will be initially defined at a series
of compass headings and distance. The way-points will
be supplemented by latitude and longitude coordinates.
These will be made available prior to the contest to
allow contestants to calculate GPS data.

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