Robo Clench

• Construct a remote-controlled robot designed to grip objects effectively.
• Strategically position gripped objects to navigate and complete the obstacle course.
• Teams can opt for wired or wireless bots.
• Wired bots must feature a cable of at least 2 meters to maintain slack during operation.

 Scoring: 

• Points earned for completing a task are represented by 'A'.
• Penalties incurred during the competition are denoted by 'P'.
• Time taken, converted to seconds, is represented by 'T' and calculated as (360 - Time taken in seconds).
• The overall points for a team are determined by the formula: Total Points = A + T - P.
• The team with the highest total points will be declared the winner.

Penalty:

• Any interference involving touching the robot or manipulating its attached wire during an obstacle incurs a penalty of 10 points.
• Crossing the designated track limits results in a penalty of 10 points for the robot.
• Opting to skip an obstacle comes with a penalty of 20 points.

 Bot Specification:

• The robot's dimensions must be within 300mm x 200mm x 300mm, with a permissible error of ±5%. It can extend its dimensions once the race starts. Failure to meet this criterion results in immediate disqualification.
• Control your robot using either a wireless remote or a wired one throughout the entire race.
• Ensure that your robot's weight does not exceed 3 kg.
• For wired robots, maintain a minimum 2-metre slack in the wire at all times during the race. Properly insulate the wires, and no physical transmission of power from the operator to the robot is allowed. Violating these rules will lead to immediate disqualification.
• The robot should fit into a box of dimensions 300mm x 210mm x 300mm, including all extensions. Failure to comply results in instant disqualification.
• Control the robot manually, using either wired or wireless mechanisms.
• Keep the robot's weight under 3 kg.
• For wired robots, ensure the wire remains slack throughout the race, with proper insulation and no physical power transmission from the operator. Failure to meet any of these specifications leads to immediate disqualification.

 Game Play:

• Teams will earn points in this competition, and they must navigate the course within a 6-minute time frame.
• The robot must kick off its mission from the designated start point once the timer is set in motion.
• Tasks involve the robot grasping square blocks, ascending ramps, and strategically depositing the blocks for points.
• Points are awarded for completing each obstacle task, but there are penalties for opting to skip tasks.
• Teams are allowed to skip just one task or obstacle, but failing to complete the remaining tasks results in elimination.
• If the robot makes a mistake or topples over, it must backtrack to the previous checkpoint to restart, and the timer keeps running without pause.

Rules:

• Only one team member is permitted to handle the robot, and no other team members are allowed to enter the arena.
• The robot risks disqualification if it causes any damage to the arena during the competition.
• Sliding blocks against the ground is prohibited, except for fine adjustments in the deposit zone.
• Immediate disqualification will occur for any damage done to the blocks.
• All decisions regarding scoring, gameplay, timing, and participation made by the organizing committee are deemed final