Design and Manufacturing Robots (Conditions and Remarks):

8.1. Each team should use one Manual Robot and 1 to 3 Automatic Robots.

8.2. The robots must not be divided into sub-units.

8.3. Communication between the Automatic Robots is allowed.

8.4. The robots used in the contest must be made by students of the university to which the team belongs.

8.5. Automatic Robots

           8.5.1. The Automatic Robots shall move automatically once it has been started within one phase.

          8.5.2. At the beginning of the game, in the start zone, the dimensions of the Automatic Robot including the preloaded blocks should not exceed 1,000 mm (long) x 1,000 mm (wide) x 1,500 mm (height). There is no size limitation after starting the game.

8.6. Manual Robot

              8.6.1. The Manual Robot can be operated by means of a cable connection or by remote control using infrared, visible rays or sound waves. Wireless radio control is not permitted. The operator is not permitted to ride on the Manual Robot.

          8.6.2. In the case of cable operation, the cable connecting the Manual Robot and the controller shall be at least 1,000 mm and not more than 3,000 mm long. The cable shall be connected to the robot at a height of not less than 1,000 mm above the floor surface of the Field.

              8.6.3. The dimensions of the Manual Robot shall not exceed 1,000 mm (long) x 1,000 mm (wide) x 1,500 mm (height) in the start zone. A robot shall be capable of stretching its arms and other parts within the range delimited by a circle that is 2,000 mm in diameter as viewed from above.

8.7. Weight of the robots: The combined weight of all of a team’s robots and other devices to be used in the entire contest, including the power source, cables, controllers, and other equipment, shall not exceed 50 kg. The weight of back-up batteries of the same type, weight and voltage as the primary batteries is, however, exempted from this rule.

8.8. Power sources for the robots

          8.8.1. Each team must prepare the power sources for the robots.

          8.8.2. The voltage of the power source used by each robot shall not exceed DC24V.

          8.8.3. Any power source deemed dangerous or inappropriate by the organizer may not be used.

8.9. Detailed rules of safety

          8.9.1. The use of explosives, fire and dangerous chemicals is prohibited.

              8.9.2. 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 beams must be so oriented that they cannot shine into the eyes of the spectators.

8.10. Participating robots will be checked and tested, according to this rule book, the day before the contest. They will be checked again before starting the matches. Passing this check test is a necessary condition to allow the robot to participate in the contest. In the other case, the robot will not participate in the contest.