1. Event Overview
- Event Name: RoboRace
- Organized By: Swami Vivekanand College of Engineering
- Event Type: Robotics Racing Competition
- Objective: Participants must design and race their robots on the given track in the shortest possible time while following all rules.
- Registration Fee: 200 Rs
- Event Dates: 23 and 24 September
2. Team Rules
- Each team can have 1–4 members.
- One robot per team.
- Team members must register before the event starts.
- Replacement of team members is not allowed after registration.
3. Robot Specifications
- Robot type: Wired or Wireless.
- Maximum dimensions: 300 mm × 300 mm × 300 mm . This is the subject to a maximum allowance of 10%..
- Maximum weight: 3.5kg.
- Power supply: Maximum 12V DC.
- Robot must not damage the track.
- Use of ready-made toy cars is not allowed; robots must be student-built.
4. Track Details
- Track will consist of straight paths, curves, obstacles, ramps, and speed breakers.
- Dimensions: Width at least 40cm, Length 10–20 meters (can vary).
- Obstacles may include: Bridges, Zig-zag paths, Slopes, Rough patches, etc.
5. Game Rules
- Each team gets a single run on the track. Best timing will be considered.
- Time will be counted from the start line to the finish line.
- If a robot goes off-track, a penalty of +10 seconds will be added.
- If the robot falls off the track, then the team must place it back at the last crossed checkpoint, not at the fall point.
- Each restart from a checkpoint will add a +10 seconds penalty.
- Touching the robot while it’s moving is not allowed (except restart).
- Damaging the track leads to disqualification.
- Total technical timeout: 2 minutes.
- If wires get entangled, the team will be given 2 minutes timeout to fix it.
- During timeout, the timer will pause.
- If the robot cannot be fixed within the time limit, the team will be disqualified.
- Decision of judges will be final and binding.
6. Scoring & Winning
- Winner = Team with least total time (including penalties).
- In case of a tie → another race will be conducted.
7. Safety Rules
- Wireless robots must operate in safe frequency bands.
- Only approved batteries (Li-ion, Li-Po, NiMH, lead acid ) are allowed.
8. Code of Conduct
- Teams must maintain sportsmanship.
- Misbehavior with organizers/judges leads to disqualification.
- Organizers reserve the right to change rules if necessary.