2007 Events List
Skill Level
Each event is possible with robots either scratch built or created using Lego
Mindstorms. If you have any questions on how to construct any of the
robots or where to find materials, please contact us!
Rule book Download
Here's a complete
PDF
download of the of the full 2006 rule book. The rules have not
been modified for the 2007 edition of the robotgames
Please note: The following events will only be run if there are sufficient
entries to warrant it.
2007 Events
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Lectures and Workshops, and other activities
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One of the most popular robot events on earth! Your robot (autonomous ) is designed to locate and push, flip, roll, shove, throw,
hurl, or otherwise remove the opposing robot from a 5 foot ring in the
shortest period of time!
| Please note that there is only an autonomous version of
Sumo Wrestling. The remote control event was discontinued in 2003 |
Skill level: Intermediate (High School
and up)
This year we are holding two classes for this competition: Novice and
Advanced, based on the Robot builder. You
cannot enter a robot into both classes - if you have two or more
mini-sumo robots, you must place them in the same class.
Wondering which class to enter? The Novice level is for - novices! I.e.
newcomers to robot building. It's a firm rule that if you have won or placed in
a prior WCRG or other major contest then you cannot enter the Novice class.
Apart from that we're relying on your integrity and common sense.
If this is your first robot and you have attended a workshop and built a
simple kit then the Novice class is for you - even if your dad helped you out a
bit.
If you are a Junior High student who has read the books, come to meetings and
designed and built a cool scratch-built robot with a micro-controller; then it's
your choice - you're welcome in the Novice category or you can play with the big
boys.
If you are an electronics engineer and have designed and built a robot with a
micro-controller, optical range-finders and high powered gear-motors; then -
even though it may be your first robot - you should be in the Advanced class.
If your uncle (who just happens to be an engineer with NASA) built and
programmed an advanced robot for you then you should be in the Advanced class
even if you're only five.
If in doubt you should enter the Advanced class - that's where the bigger
prizes, bragging rights and maximum respect will be earned.
Novice Mini Sumo
Introductory level Mini Sumo - for the first time Sumo
builder...
Skill level: Beginner
Advanced Mini Sumo
This competition is for higher stakes, better prizes, and bragging
rights, although with a much stronger set of competitors.
Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate (High School and up)
The line follow is a classic introductory robot
design and requires a minimal amount of resources. (Go to your
favorite search engine and enter "line following robot").
These robots can use microprocessor control or simple digital or analog
control systems and are highly visual and entertaining to watch! A
great event for re-programmed Mini-Sumos!
Skill level: Beginner
This event is for any creation you have that is the least
bit techno-geek. Put wheels on your Palm-Pilot? Built a solar-powered
tape-dispenser? Bottled-cold-fusion power cells? This is the event for you!
Robots will be judged on their own merit! Skill level: Open
Here's an entertaining new cross-country robotic challenge where the robot
must traverse a series of real world terrains of increasing complexity to
gather as many points as possible. Bonus points are awarded for...
- Being a walking robot
- Locating buried mines and marking them.
- Gathering magnetic "cluster bombs"
More details to follow! Skill level: Intermediate (High School
and up)
This highly popular challenge
from the First Lego League is encored with a twist: Any configuration
of robot is allowed - not only Mindstorms - and all age groups may enter
this one! Skill level: Open
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