April 18, 2009
10:00 am	to	1:00 pm

Name: Climb
Prize: Undecided at this time

---

Description: The goal is to build an autonomous robot that can climb a vertically hung string as fast as possible,
without breaking the string, or falling off.

Scoring will be done via lap time + 5 seconds = total time for the run.
A time bonus of total time -3 seconds, will be awarded for any robot that can stop and hold its position at the white painted “STOP Point” for 1 second before completing the climb.
The distance between the “STOP point” and the string is not defined,
and can be moved based on each robots individual needs.
The upper string tie point CAN NOT be modified, moved, or altered from its starting point, no other string limitations apply.(except don’t break the string)
Max robot size limit = 12 inches by 12 inches by 12 inches.
No robot weight limit. (except don’t break the string)
All robots without a 3 second start delay will get a 5 second time penalty added to their total lap time.

A demonstration will be presented at the March meeting.

Monthly Mini Competitions, ROBOMO Events | Comments Off

Name: Swerve
Prize: To be announced!

---

Goal: The robot begins at one end of the line with the front of the robot one foot from the edge of the board. After a three second delay the robot line follows to the other end of the line. The robot may only leave the line during the long straight-away that the soda can is on. At the end of the challenge some part of the soda can must remain in the circle in the center of the board. The soda can may be turned or flipped. The robot that completes the challenge in the shortest time wins.

Robot:
• Autonomous
• 3-second delay
• 1-foot cube max starting size
• 15lb weight limit
• Build with any safe materials

Playing field: 4-foot by 8-foot white board. The line is marked with ¾ inch electrical tape. There is no break in the line. A circle drawn in pencil marks the placement of the can.

Playing pieces: one empty soda can

Monthly Mini Competitions | Comments Off

This is a continuation of the July competition. Several people were very close to being ready to compete.

Name: 4 Elements
Prize: Robotics related item worth at least $50

---

Description: 4 Elements is a race against the clock through which one will have to build an autonomous robot to self navigate through the maze traversing the 4 elements found here on earth.

• The maze walls will be painted white with the floor some other dark color.
• The maze outside size is 4′ X 4′ with a 11.5″ X 11.5″ path width.
• Random theme related objects should be expected, and will be smaller than 2″ tall, which each bot will be expected to traverse.
• The race official will count down 3, 2, 1, go!!!
• Your bot will then be switched on, and it will begin to progress through the maze.
• The race official will start the stopwatch when he says “go”.
• Your lap time will stop, when your bot reaches the finish line which will be painted on the maze walls and floor.
• The max bot size will be our clubs “Maze” standard 11″ X 11″ with an unlimited height. Any robot weight is allowed.
• Each bot will be allowed 3 runs through the maze.
• The running order will be determined randomly.
• All entries will run 1 lap through the maze before ANY entry will be allowed to run its second lap.
• All entries will get a maximum of 2 minutes if they are not ready when called. If they are not ready after 2 minutes of time. They will receive a DNF for that run.
• The event winner (fastest lap time) will win a robotics related prize donated by http://www.winfieldrobotics.com which will have a value of $50.00 or more.

The maze shown is just for visual reference, and is only showing the path which your bot will have to take.

Monthly Mini Competitions | Comments Off

Name: 4 Elements
Prize: Robotics related item worth at least $50

---

Description: 4 Elements is a race against the clock through which one will have to build an autonomous robot to self navigate through the maze traversing the 4 elements found here on earth.

• The maze walls will be painted white with the floor some other dark color.
• The maze outside size is 4′ X 4′ with a 11.5″ X 11.5″ path width.
• Random theme related objects should be expected, and will be smaller than 2″ tall, which each bot will be expected to traverse.
• The race official will count down 3, 2, 1, go!!!
• Your bot will then be switched on, and it will begin to progress through the maze.
• The race official will start the stopwatch when he says “go”.
• Your lap time will stop, when your bot reaches the finish line which will be painted on the maze walls and floor.
• The max bot size will be our clubs “Maze” standard 11″ X 11″ with an unlimited height. Any robot weight is allowed.
• Each bot will be allowed 3 runs through the maze.
• The running order will be determined randomly.
• All entries will run 1 lap through the maze before ANY entry will be allowed to run its second lap.
• All entries will get a maximum of 2 minutes if they are not ready when called. If they are not ready after 2 minutes of time. They will receive a DNF for that run.
• The event winner (fastest lap time) will win a robotics related prize donated by http://www.winfieldrobotics.com which will have a value of $50.00 or more.

The maze shown is just for visual reference, and is only showing the path which your bot will have to take.

Monthly Mini Competitions | Comments Off

Game: Gap

Due to some technical difficulties, we are repeating the Gap Mini competition during the February 2008 meeting.

Goal: The robot starts on one table. After a three second delay the robot moves from one table to the next over a one-foot gap. Robots must not fall off the table. The shortest time wins.

Robot:

• Autonomous
• 3-second delay
• 1-foot cube max starting size
• 15lb weight limit
• Build with any safe materials

Playing field: two tables

Monthly Mini Competitions | Comments Off

Game: Segregate

Goal: The robot begins in the starting box. After a three second delay the robot places the Pepsi cans on one side of the line and the Coke cans on the other. The robot then returns to the starting box. The robot must not protrude over the edge of the playing field at any time. The robot that separates all of the cans and returns to the starting box in the shortest time wins.

Robot:
• Autonomous
• 3-second delay
• 1-foot cube max starting size
• 15lb weight limit
• Build with any safe materials

Playing field: 4-foot by 8-foot white board. A 4-foot by 16-inch starting box is marked with ¾ inch electrical tape on one end of the board. The other end of the board has two marks 16-inches apart 16-inches from the far end and 16-inches from each side of the playing field. The cans are centered on the marks.

Playing pieces: six empty soda cans

Monthly Mini Competitions | Comments Off

Game: Gap

Goal: The robot starts on one table. After a three second delay the robot moves from one table to the next over a one-foot gap. Robots must not fall off the table. The shortest time wins.

Robot:

• Autonomous
• 3-second delay
• 1-foot cube max starting size
• 15lb weight limit
• Build with any safe materials

Playing field: two tables

Monthly Mini Competitions | Comments Off