Racer Robo
Grand Finale: 23rd and 24th November, Bengaluru, India and the venue is Orchids The International, Yelahanka Bengaluru.
Description
Race through ramps, dodge obstacles, and master the course in our adrenaline-pumping Robo Race! Ready, set, go!
The Racer Robo competition on Mekathlon is a thrilling robotics event that challenges participants to design, build, and race their own robots. The objective is to create a robot that can navigate a challenging race track, showcasing innovation, creativity, and technical skills. Participants register and submit their robot designs, which are then built and tested for performance and reliability. The robot race competition features a tournament-style format, with winners advancing to the next round, and the fastest robot crowned the ultimate winner.
This competition emphasizes innovation, creativity, and technical skills, while fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and time management. Participants develop valuable skills in robotics, coding, and engineering, and learn from others in a competitive and exciting atmosphere. The Racer Robo competition is ideal for students, professionals, and enthusiasts passionate about robotics, coding, and engineering. By participating, individuals can demonstrate their talents, win recognition, and take their skills to the next level. Mekathlon's Racer Robo competition is a unique opportunity to showcase innovation and speed, making it a must-join event for robotics enthusiasts worldwide.
No. of Days: Day 1 and Day 2
Participants from the given category can participate in the Racer ROBO competition:
- Developers - The participant’s age should be from 8 to 11 years of age (as of 1st June 2024, 11 years not included)
- Innovators - The participant’s age should be from 11 to 14 years of age (as of 1st June 2024, 14 years not included)
- Pioneers - The participant’s age should be from 14 to 18 years of age (as of 1st June 2024, 18 years not included)
In the Developers category, only 70 Teams are eligible to participate, encompassing both national and international countries.
In the Innovators category, only 70 teams are eligible to participate in the semi-final round from each city.
In the Pioneers category, only 70 teams are eligible to participate in the semi-final round from each city.
Team size: Minimum 1 and Maximum 5
In the Racer Robo competition, three teams will compete to race against time, with each team consisting of 1 Wireless Bot.
- Register yourself and your team members as a user on the official Mekathlon website.
- Once your team members are registered, you may select the Racer Robo competition from the competition list in your login panel, and apply. You will also be needed to select members from your team who will participate in the competition. A minimum of 1 and a maximum of 5 members in 1 team can participate. Also, select your city for participating in the event
- Construct a wireless autonomous Bot. Ready-made bots will not be allowed to compete. Only self-made bots will be allowed to participate.
- : Prepare a video of 1 minute to 5 minutes (maximum 100 MB), showcasing team readiness, creativity, preparing for challenges, or anything to show passion to participate in Mekathlon. Share the video either by email atevents@mekathlon.com (as Google Drive) mentioning Your Team name. All videos will be uploaded on the Mekathlon YouTube channel.
- Each team can present only one Racer Bot for the competition.
- Bots can not be autonomous and should involve wireless communication between an operator and the bot.
- Bots can be circular, square, or of any shape, but must fit inside a rectangular box of 30cm long, 30cm wide, and 40 cm in height at any given point in time.
- The maximum weight of the bot can not exceed 5kg at any given point in time.
- Robots must be constructed and programmed in a way that their movement is not limited to only one direction and must move in all directions.
- The electric voltage anywhere inside the machine cannot exceed 16.8V at any given point in time.
- Batteries must be sealed, immobilized electrolyte type (gel cell, lithium, NiCad, or dry cells)
- Infrared light-reflecting materials must not be used on the outside. Minor parts that reflect infrared light could be used only if other robots are not affected. Robots must not produce magnetic interference for other robots on the field.
- Bots can use RF Modules but must ensure that the RF Module has the function to change different frequencies/channels and not affect other bots.
- If a team claims that their robot is affected by the other team's robot in any way they must show proof/evidence of the interference. Any interference must be confirmed by a Referee if a claim is placed by the other team.
- Any robotic parts/building material can be used until the robot meets the above specifications and if the design and construction are primarily the original work of the team as ready-made robots are not allowed to compete in the competition.
- The track for the Racer Bot will be 400 sq ft.
- A lot of obstacles will be present on the track for the Racer Bot to overcome.
- A sample arena is shown below.
- Before entering the arena the bot will be placed inside a rectangular box to check if it meets the desired specifications.
- Three teams will participate and run the Racer Robo track simultaneously. The bots will not be competing against each other but will race to finish with the fastest time.
- 1.There are 3 different arenas, each with a varying path:
- i. Developer: Fewer, simpler obstacles.
- ii. Innovators: Medium-level difficulty obstacles.
- ii. Pioneers: All complex obstacles.
- 2.The competition consists of 4 stages.
- 1.There are 3 different arenas, each with a varying path:
- Stage 1: Qualifying Rounds
- 1. Two teams will run on the track simultaneously to record their fastest time completion.
- 2. One team member will control the robot and is the only person allowed in the arena.
- 1. The team must complete the track without competing for time.
- 2. The judge will whistle at the start and finish of the race.
- 3. You have a maximum of 10 minutes to complete the track.
- 4. You can repair your bot in this duration.
- i.No robot changes will be allowed after Round 1.
- ii.No extra practice or repairs after Round 1.
- 1. The robots' time to complete the course is recorded. Penalties:
- 1. Robot Collision: 10-second penalty for any robot that hits another robot (intentional or unintentional).
- 2. Toppling or Malfunction:
- i. If the robot topples or wires come out, the team member must reset the robot behind the obstacle.
- ii.The robot can only be reset 3 times .
- a. After 3 resets, a 5-second penalty is applied for each additional reset (max 5 penalties).
- 3. Final Time Calculation: The final time = Round 2 time + Penalty time.
- 1. The top 8 teams with the least final time will proceed to Stage 2.
Stage 2: Quarterfinals- 1. There will be 4 matches between the top 8 teams:
- T1 vs T2, T3 vs T4, T5 vs T6, T7 vs T8.
- 2. Two robots will run simultaneously on the track to record their best time.
- 1. The top 4 teams with the least final time will proceed to Stage 3.
Stage 3: Semi-finals- 1. 2 matches between the 4 winning teams from Stage 2:
- Te1 vs Te2 and Te3 vs Te4.
- 2. The robot with the least final time wins the match and advances to the final.
Stage 4: Regional Finals and Runner-Up Match- 1. Match 1: Two teams from Stage 3 with the highest time will race for the 2nd Runner-Up position.
- 2. Match 2: Two teams from Stage 3 with the lowest time will race for the Winning position.
- The losing team in this match will be awarded the 1st Runner-Up title.
- 1. After the final match, the competition concludes with the following titles:
- Winner
- 1st Runner-Up
- 2nd Runner-Up
Venue: Bengaluru (India)
Registration Fee:
- For Indian residents: INR 999/- (Inclusive GST) per team.
- For non-India residents: USD 30 per team.
Zonal Round:
Each competition will announce a 1st, 2nd and 3rd position winner. Each winning team will receive a certificate and a medal.
International Grand Finale
Each winning team will receive a certificate, medal and trophy.
| Winner | First Place | Second Place | Third Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developers | ₹ 25,000/- | ₹ 15,000/- | ₹ 10,000/- |
| Innovators | ₹ 30,000/- | ₹ 20,000/- | ₹ 15,000/- |
| Pioneers | ₹ 35,000/- | ₹ 20,000/- | ₹ 15,000/- |
A team will be disqualified if it takes any of the following actions during the game:
- The design and build of the robot are not as per the desired criteria.
- The team intentionally damages or tries to damage the field, facilities, or game objects.
- The team performs any acts that are not in the spirit of fairplay.
- The team fails to obey instructions or warnings issued by referees.
The design and build of robots should not pose any kind of danger to any person at the competition scene. All robots must be designed and built to cause no damage to any robots of the opposing team or the field. Given below are some safety measures to be followed:
- Team members must wear running shoes during the games and test runs.
- The use of explosives, fire, or dangerous chemicals is prohibited.
- Accumulators, and lead-acid batteries are not allowed.
- When using radio for signal transmission, teams must design systems, circuits, and mechanisms to ensure they do not go out of control and/or move dangerously even if a short circuit occurs or a connection is broken.
- Use wires, connectors, terminals, etc., with a rated current equal to or higher than the assumed maximum current.