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Autonomous Sumo Competition Summary Registration for this event has been closed. In this contest the contestant or team of contestants design and build small self-contained robots to fight in sumo style. A Gold medal and a $250 A-WIT Gift Certificate will be awarded to first place. A Silver medal and a $150 A-WIT Gift Certificate will be awarded to second place. A Bronze medal and a $50 A-WIT Gift Certificate will be awarded to third place. RULES Robot Specifications 1. A robot must fit within a square tube with the dimensions of 20 cm by 20 cm. There is no restriction for height 2. The total mass of a robot at the start of a match must be no greater than 1,500 grams. 3. The robot must be autonomous. 4. A number will be assigned during registration. Display the number on your robot to allow spectators and officials to identify your robot. Section 1: Definition of the Sumo Match A match is fought between two teams, each team having one or more contestants. Only one team member may approach the ring; other team members must watch from the audience. In accordance with the game rules (hereafter referred to as "these rules",) each team competes on a sumo ring) with a robot that they have constructed themselves to the specifications in Section 2. The match starts at the judge's command and continuous until a contestant earns two Sumo points. The judge determines the winner of the match. Section 2: Requirements for the Sumo Ring Article 2.1: Interior The Sumo Ring interior is defined as the playing surface surrounded by and including the border line. Anywhere outside this area is called the Sumo Ring exterior. Article 2.2: Sumo Ring Specifications 2.2.1 The ring shall be circular in shape and of the dimensions listed below: • Height: 5 cm • Diameter: 154 cm • Material: Polyurethane coated steel plate 2.2.2 Starting Lines consist of two painted parallel brown (or equivalent for absorption of IR light) lines centered in the ring with appropriate width and spacing for the given class. The separation distance between the lines is measured to their outside edges. 2.2.3 The border line is marked as a white circular ring of a width appropriate for the given class on the outer edge of the playing surface. The ring area extends to the outside edge of this circular line. 2.2.4 The Sumo Ring will be painted as follows: • Starting Line Width: 2 cm • Starting Line Length: 20 cm • Starting Line Separation: 20 cm • Border Width: 5 cm Article 2.3: Sumo Ring Exterior There should be a space of 7 feet outside the outer edge of the ring. This space can be of any color, and can be of any material or shape as long as the basic concepts of these rules are not violated. This area, with the ring in the middle, is to be called the "ring area". Any markings or parts of the ring platform outside the minimum dimensions will also be considered in the ring area. Section 3: Requirements for Robots Article 3.1: Robot Specifications 3.1.1 A robot may expand in size after a match begins, but must not physically separate into pieces, and must remain a single centralized robot. Robots violating these restrictions shall lose the match. Screws, nuts, and other robot parts with a total mass of less than 5 grams falling off from a robot's body shall not cause the loss of match. 3.1.2 The Sumo Robot must be autonomous. 3.1.3 The autonomous robot must not start operating for a minimum of five seconds after initiation by the user. 3.1.4 The robot must have a name or number for registration purposes. Display this name or number on your robot to allow spectators and officials to identify your robot. Article 3.2: Robot Restrictions 3.2.1 Jamming devices, such as IR LEDs intended to saturate the opponents IR sensors, are not allowed. 3.2.2 Parts that could break or damage the ring are not allowed. Do not use parts that are intended to damage the opponents robot or its operator. Normal pushes and bangs are not considered intent to damage. 3.2.3 Devices that can store liquid, powder, gas or other substances for throwing at the opponent are not allowed. 3.2.4 Any flaming devices are not allowed. 3.2.5 Devices that throw things at your opponent are not allowed. 3.2.6 Sticky substances to improve traction are not allowed. Tires and other components of the robot in contact with the ring must not be able to pick up and hold a standard 3"x5" index card for more than two seconds. 3.2.7 Devices to increase down force, such as a vacuum pump or magnets are permitted as long as they do not pose a danger to others. 3.2.8 All edges, including but not limited to the front scoop, must not be sharp enough to scratch or damage the ring, other robots, or players. In general, edges with a radius of greater than .005", as would be obtained with an unsharpened .010" thick metal strip, should be ok. Judges or competition officials may require edges that they deem too sharp to be covered with a piece of tape. Section 4: How to Carry Sumo Matches Article 4.1: How to Carry Sumo Matches 4.1.1 One match shall consist of 3 rounds, within a total time of 3 minutes, unless extended by the judges. 4.1.2 The team who wins two rounds or receives two "Sumo" points first, within the time limit, shall win the match. A team receives a "Sumo" point when they win a round. If the time limit is reached before one team can get two "Sumo” points, and one of the teams has received one Sumo point, the team with one Sumo point shall win. 4.1.3 When the match is not won by either team within the time limit, an extended match may be fought, during which the team who receives the first Sumo point shall win. Alternatively, the winner/loser of the match may be decided by judges, by means of lots, or by a rematch. 4.1.4 One Sumo point shall be given to the winner when the judges' decision was called for or lots were employed. Section 5: How to Start, Stop, Resume, End a Match Article 5.1: Start Upon the judge's instructions, the two teams bow to each other in the outer ring, approach the ring, and place a robot within their half of the ring on or behind the Starting line. (A robot or a part of a robot may not be placed beyond the front edge of the Starting line toward the opponent. Note that is not required that a robot be placed directly behind the Starting line; it may be offset to the side, as long as it is behind an imaginary line collinear with the Starting line.) When the judge announces the start of the round, the teams start their robots, and after a five second pause the robots may start operating. During these five seconds, players must clear out of the ring area. Article 5.2: Stop, Resume The match stops and resumes when a judge announces so. Article 5.3: End The match ends when the chief judge announces so. The two teams retrieve the robots from the ring area, and bow to each other. Section 6: Time of Match Article 6.1: Time of Match One Match will be fought for a total of 3 minutes, starting and ending upon the judge's command. The clock shall start ticking five seconds after the start is announced 6.1.1 An extended match, if called for by the judge, shall last for a maximum of 3 minutes. 6.1.2 The following are not included in the time of the Match: 6.1.2.1 The time elapsed after the judge announces Sumo and before the match resumes. The standard delay before the match resumes shall be 30 seconds. 6.1.2.2 The time elapsed after a judge announces to stop the match and before the match resumes. Section 7: Sumo Article 7.1 One Sumo point shall be given when: 7.1.1 A team legally forces the body of the opposing robot to touch the space outside the ring, which includes the side of the ring its self. 7.1.2 A Sumo point is also given in the following cases: A. The opposing robot has touched the space outside the ring on its own. B. Either of the above takes place at the same time that the end of the Match is announced. C. In the case of humanoid sumo, any part of the opposing robot other than the bottoms of its feet (hands, knees, back, chest, etc.) touches the Sumo Ring or when he is pushed or thrown outside of the ring. 7.1.3 When a wheeled robot has fallen over on the ring or in similar conditions, Sumo will not be counted and the match continues. 7.1.4 When judges' decision is called for to decide the winner, the following points will be taken into considerations: A. Technical merits in movement and operation of a robot B. Penalty points during the match C. Attitude of the players during the match 7.1.5 The match shall be stopped and a rematch started under the following conditions: A. The robots are entangled or orbiting each other with no perceivable progress for five seconds. If it is unclear whether progress is being made or not, the judge can extend the time limit for observable progress for up to 30 seconds. B. Both robots move, without making progress, or stop (at the exact same time) and stay stopped for five seconds without touching each other. However, if one robot stops it's movement first, after five seconds it will be declared as not having the will to fight. In this case the opponent shall receive a Sumo point, even if the opponent also stops. If both robots are moving and it isn't clear if progress is being made or not, the judge can extend the time limit up to 30 seconds. C. If both robots touch the outside of the ring at about the same time, and it can not be determined which touched first, a rematch is called. Section 8: Rule Violations Players performing any of the deeds described below shall be declared in violation of the rules. 8.1: Insults A player who utters insulting words to the opponent or to the judges or puts voice devices in a robot to utter insulting words or writes insulting words on the body of a robot, or performs any insulting action, is in violation of these rules. 8.2: Minor Violations A minor violation is declared if a player: 8.2.1 Enters into the ring during the match, except when the player does so to take the robot out of the ring upon the judge's announcement of Sumo or stopping the match. To enter into the ring means: A. A part of the player's body is in the ring, or B. A player puts any mechanical kits into the ring to support his/her body. 8.2.2 Performs any of the following deeds: A. Demand to stop the match without appropriate reasons. B. Take more than 30 seconds before resuming the match, unless the judge announces a time extension. C. Start operating the robot within five seconds after the chief judge announces the start of the match. D. Does or says that which disgraces the fairness of the match. Section 9: Penalties Article 9.1: Players who violate the rules by performing the deeds described in Article 8.1 shall lose the match. The judge shall give two Sumo points to the opponent and order the violator to clear out. The violator is not honored with any rights. Article 9.2: Each occasion of the violations described in Article 8.2 shall be accumulated. Two of these violations shall give one Sumo point to the opponent. Article 9.3: The violations described in Article 8.2 shall be accumulated throughout one match. Section 10: Injuries and Accidents during the Match Article 10.1: Request to Stop the Match A player can request to stop the game when he/she is injured or his/her robot had an accident and the game cannot continue. Article 10.2 Unable to Continue the Match When the game cannot continue due to player's injury or robot's accident, the player who is the cause of such injury or accident loses the match. When it is not clear which team is such a cause, the player who cannot continue the game, or who requests to stop the game, shall be declared to be the loser. Article 10.3: Time Required to Handle Injury/Accident Whether the game should continue in case of injury or accident shall be decided by the judges and the Committee members. The decision process shall take no longer than five minutes. Article 10.4: Sumo Given to the Player who Cannot Continue The winner decided based on Article 10.2 shall gain two Sumo points. The loser who already gained one Sumo point is recorded as such. When the situation under Article 10.2 takes place during an extended match, the winner shall gain one Sumo point. Section 11: Declaring Objections Article 11.1: Declaring Objections No objections shall be declared against the judges' decisions. Article 11.2 Who Declares an Objection The lead person of a team can present objections to the Committee, before the match is over, if there are any doubts in the exercising of these rules. If there are no Committee members present, the objection can be presented to the judge before the match is over. Section 12: Requirements for Identifications for Robots Article 12.1: Identifications for Robots Some type of name or number, to identify the robot (as registered in the contest) must be easily readable on the robot's body, while the robot is in competition. Section 13: Miscellaneous Article 13.1: Flexibility of Rules As long as the concept and fundamentals of the rules are observed, these rules shall be flexible enough to encompass the changes in the number of players and of the contents of matches. |
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