Robo War

Event: ROBO WARS (MakerSpace Cluster) Event Overview: Event Name: Robo Wars Cluster: MakerSpace Event Type: Bot Competition Mode: Offline Team Size: 4 Members Duration: 1 Day Event Objective: Design and build a remote-controlled robot capable of competing in combat against other robots. Encourage innovation, robotics design, sensor integration, and real-time problem solving. Promote precision engineering and strategic control in a competitive environment. Design & Technical Specifications: Maximum robot weight: 8 kg (including all components). Robot dimensions must remain within a safe and reasonable competition size. Onboard battery is mandatory and must be properly protected. Robots may use wheels, tracks, or approved non-wheeled mobility systems. Autonomous features are allowed but must be overrideable with manual control. Mobility Requirements: Allowed: Rolling mechanisms (wheels, tracks, full-body rolling) Walking or linear-actuated feet mechanisms Hopping or jumping mechanisms (subject to safety inspection) Electric motor-driven lifting, flipping, or rotating systems Not Allowed: Flying mechanisms (drones, propellers, balloons) Suction lifting systems Anchoring magnets or sticky wheels Glue-based traction systems Pneumatic or hydraulic mechanisms Weapon System Rules Allowed Weapons: Cutters and saws Flippers and lifters Rotating hammers and spinners Wedges and mechanical impact tools Prohibited Weapons: Liquid projectiles Inflammable substances Electrical damage weapons RF jammers Chains, ropes, nets, or entangling devices Invisible-damage systems Weapon Safety: Spinning weapons must stop within 60 seconds after power removal. Stored-energy devices must move to a safe state if signal is lost. Control Requirements Robots must be wirelessly controlled only (2.4 GHz spread spectrum or equivalent). Mandatory components: Manual power switch Wireless Emergency Stop (E-stop) Controllers must function properly through arena polycarbonate walls. Wired communication is strictly prohibited. Power & Battery Rules Only electrically powered robots are allowed. Maximum battery voltage: 36V DC. Allowed battery types: Li-ion, LiPo, Gel-cell, NiMH. Batteries must be leak-proof. Battery changes are not allowed during a match. Teams must carry sufficient spare batteries for all rounds. General Guidelines: A robot wins if the opponent becomes immobilized. Immobilization: failure to show 5 inches of linear motion within 10 seconds. Pinning or lifting allowed for maximum 10 seconds per attempt. Robot must release immediately upon referee instruction. Battery terminals must be properly protected from short circuits. Only bots with onboard batteries will be allowed. Organizers will provide basic power and connectivity support. Referee decisions on fouls, immobilization, and safety are final. Safety Rules: All robot systems must comply with battery, wiring, and mechanical safety standards. Spinning weapons must not exceed a tip speed of 80 m/s. Robots must stop completely within 60 seconds of power removal using a braking system. No inflammable liquids or hazardous projectiles. No electrical weapons or RF jamming devices. Spectators must stay outside designated safety zones. Oversized robots may be rejected during technical inspection. Event Structure: Phase 1: Registration & Technical Inspection – 45 minutes Phase 2: Knockout Rounds (Pre-Finals) – 2 hours Phase 3: Final Round – 1 hour Phase 4: Judging & Prize Distribution – 30 minutes Submission Requirements Participants must present: A fully functional robot Optional technical report Source code or schematic design (if applicable) Judging Criteria: Damage Caused to Opponent: 30% Aggression: 25% Control and Strategy: 20% Design and Innovation: 15% Safety Compliance: 10% Scoring Overview Damage Caused – 30 Points Aggression – 25 Points Control & Strategy – 20 Points Design & Innovation – 15 Points Safety Compliance – 10 Points Total: 100 Points Penalties & Disqualifications: Exceeding weight or size limits – Disqualification Use of wired communication – Disqualification Safety zone violations – –20 Points Skipping required sections – –30 Points or Disqualification Unsafe operation – Immediate Disqualification Misconduct or unethical practice – Permanent Ban Awards & Recognition: 1st Prize: ₹30,000 – Winner 2nd Prize: ₹20,000 – Runner-up 3rd Prize: ₹10,000 – Technical Innovation Event Team: Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Divyarani MS – ECE Event Lead: Aswin K – CSE (Contact: 7904905227) General Instructions: Follow all Presidency University and MakerSpace guidelines. Maintain respectful conduct toward judges, participants, and staff. Any form of plagiarism or unauthorized code reuse will result in disqualification. Judges’ decisions are final and binding. Participation certificates will be provided to all valid participants.