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

Sat Sep 2 16:33:53 CDT 2006

Actually, Kenneth, I saw this coming.

I laid out the course this morning. All points on the
course are defined by static landmarks. In other
words, based on my descriptions, a person should be
able to head to faire park and find all the waypoints.

-Martin

--- Kenneth Maxon <kmaxon at qwest.net> wrote:

> 
> 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
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:dprglist-bounces at dprg.org]On
> Behalf Of -Old Dog-
> Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 10:39 PM
> To: dprglist at dprg.org
> 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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