myMaker Robotics Challenge (MRC) 2018

IoT ROBOTICS CHALLENGE

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Open Category

Updated version 1.1: 1 March 2018

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1. Objective
IoT Robotics Challenge 2018 is a strategy game which required participants to collect resources (ping pong ball)
for city development. This challenge is creating an opportunity and platform for the community to explore and
learn about the IoT Robotics technology. Participants have to construct a mobile robot and operate it based on
wireless technology to complete the rescue mission within the specific FIVE minutes in any possible way. The
team who able to obtain the highest points will be the winner.

Team Structure: This game is taken as Open Category. Each team consists of one (1) instructor and maximum
of two (2) members.

2. Robot Specifications
2.1 Dimensions and Weight
2.1.1 The full extension size of the robots shall NOT exceed 250mm(L) x 200mm(W) x 500mm.
2.1.2 The MAXIMUM weight of the robot is 5kg.
2.2 Restriction on the Robot Design
2.2.1 Robots shall NOT employ any active weapon. Projectile weapons or saw-blades are prohibited.
2.2.2 Robots shall NOT damage the arena deliberately.
2.2.3 Robots shall NOT throw liquid or powder or other substances at the opponent.
2.2.4 Robots should NOT secure itself on the ring surface by using, suction cups, diaphragms, sticky
treads, glue or other such devices.
2.2.5 The robot is powered with NOT greater than 12 Volt by single or combination battery.
2.2.6 The robot is allowed to divided into sub-units.
2.2.7 If a laser is used, it shall be of Class 2 or less. In designing and preparing the laser, full care must
be taken to protect all persons at the venue from harm during all procedures. In particular, the
beam must be so oriented that it cannot shine into the eyes of spectators.
2.3 Control Method
2.3.1 The robot SHALL be wireless remoted control via Bluetooth or WiFi communication at
Control Zone. Autonomous robot is NOT allowed in this game.
2.3.2 Each robot can use WiFi built-in controller board (such as Arduino WiFi, Raspberry Pi, ESPresso,
NODEMCU and so on) to communicate between operator and robot. The robot should be design
to ease the inspection for mentioned product at any time.
2.3.3 Any 2.4G RC controller, PS2 controller, Bluetooth module are allowed.
2.3.4 Participants should take the necessary considerations on security of their own wireless
communication if any. Organizers will not be responsible for outside wireless interferences. NO
external physical intervention is allowed

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 2.4 Labelling
2.4.1 All robots MUST be labelled with their team names on the front/top of the robot. The minimum
font size is Arial 24.

3. Arena Specifications
3.1 The game field is made of mild steel/wood/acrylic which measures 2400mm(L) × 1200mm(W).
3.2 There are obstacles (uneven surfaces) as the terrain of the game field. The maximum height of
uneven terrains (ground clearance) is about 25mm.
3.3 Robots are required to place at starting zone (colour region) before the game start.

4. Game Play
4.1 Game Procedure
4.1.1 The tournament shall divide the participating teams into groups of 4 or 6 teams. 2 teams will be
compete one-to-one in the game in the specific time of 5 minutes.
4.1.2 Teams are required to build the city with the collected resources (ping pong balls) in the arena.
4.1.3 Initially, the resources are locked in the reservoir. Participants required to unlock it using the RFID
block. There are 4 blocks allocated in the arena. The resources will drop off once the reservoir is
opened. Participants are required to collect as many resources as possible for the sake of city
development. REMINDER: The resources in the arena is SHARED. Try your best to grab as much
as possible.
4.1.4 There a will be the goal area (RED Zone) to store the resources (orange colour ping pong balls).
Whereas there are 6 PVC pipes indicate as tree, and participants are required to put the resources
(white colour ping pong balls) on top of each PVC pipes. REMINDER: The PVC pipes is ranged
10 – 15cm height with 1.5” diameter.
4.1.5 Scoring for those resources which allocated in the predefined zone:

• Orange Colour Ping Pong Ball in the RED Zone: 10 points will be awarded to the team.
• White Colour Ping Pong Ball on the PVC Pipes: 30 points will be awarded to the team.
4.1.6 There may have collision happen in the game. Participants are required to do extra protection on
their robot, circuit board and power source.
4.1.7 Team member who control the robot (operator) MUST stay at Control Zone before the game start
till end of the match.
4.1.8 Setup crews shall wait near the game field and ready for retries of robot after match has begun.
4.1.9 NO RETRY is allowed once the game started.
4.2 Match Winner
4.2.1. The winner is declared with clear win when the robot builds the city successfully by placing all
the resources in the Goal Area and on top of PVC Pipe in any possible way within 5 minutes.
4.2.2 If neither team could not be achieved the task at the end of 5 minutes match, the winner shall be
decided in following order of priority:

• The team that has collected the HIGHEST total point is the winner.

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 • If the points are the same, the team has the HIGHEST number of white ping pong balls on top
of the PVC Pips is the winner.
4.2.3 If the winner has not been settled by any of the above, the match shall be re-match or the winner
shall be chosen by the judges.
4.3 Service Time
4.3.1 Participants will be given 1 minute of Servicing-Time before the start of each matches in a game.
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.
4.3.2 Any team that fails to complete setting of robot in one minute are not allowed to touch the robot
after the match began.
4.4 Time Out & Retry
4.4.1 No Time out and retry request from the participants are allowed.
4.4.2 In the case of faulty robot movements, it is possible to start again (Retry) with the referees’
permission.
4.4.3 After switching the robot ON, the team member who performs the starting operation shall
immediately leave the game field.
4.5 Robot Handler
4.5.1 A participant is allowed to handle only one same robot throughout the event. Each robot should
only have one same handler. The handler and robot will be identified during registration.
4.6 Disqualification
4.6.1 A team shall be disqualified if it commits any of the following during the match:

• The team damages or tries to damage the game field / facilities.

• The team performs any act that is not in the spirit of fair play.
• The team fails to obey instructions and/or warnings issued by the referees.

4.6.2 The judge's decision is FINAL.

5. Others
5.1 The allowable margin of error to the game field in this Rulebook wherever not mentioned is ± 5%
in size.
5.2 For any other behaviour not specified in the rules, referees are given FULL authority to make the
decision and the decision is final in the event of a dispute.
5.3 Any amendments to these rules will be announced by the Organizer and be updated on Digital
Lifestyle Malaysia Facebook page.

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