Robo Wars

Welcome to Robo War, a team-based event organized by the Society of Robotics at DTU (SR-DTU) as part of INVICTUS'24. This intense 1v1 battle tournament will follow a round-robin-based system, where teams compete against each other with their remote-controlled robots. It's a thrilling event that combines strategy, engineering, and combat prowess, attracting participants from various institutes.

Event Details:

• No. of Rounds: The number of rounds depends on the number of participants
• Mode of Conduct: Offline
• Venue: TnP Ground Floor
• Date: 11 February, 2024 | 2 PM to 4 PM
• There are no Screening Rounds.

Event Description:

• Robo War is a team-based competition where teams compete in 1v1 battles. The tournament follows a round-robin-based system, providing participants with the opportunity to showcase the combat capabilities of their robots.

Specifications of the Bot:

• The bot should fit within dimensions of 80cm x 80cm x 80cm (Length, Breadth, Height).
• The weight of the bot should not exceed 15 kg.
• Wired or wireless control connectivity is allowed, with a wired bot requiring a wire length of more than 2m.
• Each round has a total duration of 3 minutes.
• Bots must remain within the boundaries of the playing field.

Task:

• Design and construct a remote-controlled robot capable of participating in a tournament against other robots.

Design Specifications:

• Specifications include size constraints, weight limits, and control requirements.

Specifications:

• Bots should fit in an 80cmx80cmx80cm box.
• The weight of the machine should not exceed 15 Kg with a 5% tolerance.
• Robots with pneumatic or hydraulic mechanisms or electric lifters are allowed.

Robot Control Requirements:

• Control must be exhibited in overall functions, with the ability to remotely disable or override autonomous functions.
• Wireless remotes must have binding capability between transmitters and receivers.

Battery and Power:

• Electric power only, with specific voltage limits; ≤52 V.
• On-board batteries must be sealed, immobilized-electrolyte types.

Pneumatics:

• Robots can use pressurized non-flammable gases, with specified pressure limits.

Hydraulics:

• Robots can use non-inflammable liquid to actuate hydraulic devices.

Weapon Systems:

• Various weapon systems are allowed, with specific restrictions on certain types.

Competition Rules and Specifications:

• Team Specifications:
  • A team may consist of a maximum of 6 participants.
• Match Duration and Type:
  • Matches consist of 3 minutes of active fight time, exclusive of time-outs.
• Match Frequency:
  • Teams are allowed 20 minutes to prepare for the next match.
• Criteria for Victory:
  • A robot is declared victorious if its opponent is immobilized.
  • Various conditions for declaring a robot immobile or unsafe are specified.
• Safety Rules:
  • Compliance with all event rules is mandatory.
  • Specific safety rules are outlined, including battery protection and activation/deactivation procedures.

Arena Specifications:

• The battle area is defined within polycarbonate walls, with specific dimensions of 15ft x 15ft x 12ft (Length, Breadth, Height). The arena is protected on four sides by 4mm bulletproof polycarbonate walls.