Robot Construction Information

FOR ALL CHALLENGES

No remote control devices of any kind are allowed.
All robots will be measured to ensure compliance to size limitations.
A clear box with a 12-inch x 12-inch base x 15-inch height for size verification
The robot may be either lowered into the box or have the box lowered over the machine to check its size.

CHALLENGES 0 - WALK ON

Material for the basic robot construction WILL BE from © LEGO MINDSTORM NXT KITS.
All you have to do is get out of your seat and come try a robot – WHEN A WALK ON round is called during the day.
No cash awards; no teams; no hassle – WE WANT YOU TO GET INVOLVED.

CHALLENGE I - RCX Competition

Material for the basic robot construction MUST BE from © LEGO MINDSTORM RCX KITS
Drive motors must be © LEGO RCX motors.
ONLY ONE © LEGO RCX controller can used.
Hot glue and/or plastics tie bands can be used to attach items such as the micro-controllers, sensors and battery packs to the body of the robot BUT NOT for use to hold the © LEGO bricks together.
The payload delivery system must include © LEGO bricks but is not limited to them
The payload delivery system total cost must not exceed $20.00 in value.
Any © LEGO RCX sensors can be used as part of your design.
CHALLENGE I – RCX robots will follow a ½ inch printed black line.

CHALLENGE I - NXT Competition

Material for the basic robot construction WILL BE from © LEGO MINDSTORM NXT KITS
Additional © LEGO building pieces may be used to supplement the NXT kits.
Drive motors must be © LEGO NXT motors.
ONLY ONE © LEGO NXT controller can be used.
Hot glue and/or plastics tie bands can be used to attach items such as the micro-controllers, sensors and battery packs to the body of the robot BUT NOT for use to hold the © LEGO or © LEGO NXT bricks together.
The payload delivery system must include © LEGO bricks but is not limited to them
The payload delivery system total cost must not exceed $20.00 in value.
Any © LEGO NXTsensors can be used as part of your design.
CHALLENGE I – NXT robots will follow a ½ inch printed black line.

CHALLENGE II - UNIVERSITY

Controllers allowed can be ANY NM University microcontroller, such as NM Tech’s HC12 , SIPI RoadRunner, or UNM’s Lobot, provided it is under price restrictions. (Total robot donated/purchased value - $750)
Supplemental materials can be used from NM Tech’s, UNM’s or SIPI robot kits.
Hot glue and/or plastics tie bands can be used to attach items such as the micro-controllers, sensors and battery packs to the body of the robot BUT NOT for use to hold the © LEGO bricks together.
The payload delivery system total cost must not exceed $20.00 in value.
Any touch sensors can be used as part of your design.
Any optical sensor must be used to track the line.
CHALLENGE II robots will compete using a ¼ inch printed black line.

CHALLENGE III - OPEN CLASS

CHALLENGE III is an OPEN CLASS!
Overall Robot value (PURCHASED and DONATED) cannot exceed $750.
Teams must provide a parts breakdown and cost list in their portfolio.
Total cost of the robot is calculated on the actual cost of parts whether donated or purchased.
Material for the basic robot construction can be of any material.
Drive motors may be of the team’s choosing.
Multiple controllers from any source are allowed.
Hot glue and/or plastics tie bands can be used to attach items such as the micro-controllers, sensors and battery packs to the body of the robot BUT NOT for structural integrity.
The delivery system fmay be of the team’s choosing.
Sensors can be any type deemed necessary.
CHALLENGE III robots will compete using a ¼ inch printed black line.

LEVEL IV – Fire Fighting Competition

Robots satisfying CHALLENGE I, II OR III criteria may compete in the Fire Fighting competition.
Any type flame sensor can be used to locate the four burning candles.
No line following is required EXCEPT to determine the play area boundaries.
The robot will be PENALIZED for touching any candle during the play time.
Touching a candle will require a team member to dance a portion of MC Hammer’s “ You Can’t Touch This”.
Touching all four candles will require a team member to wear MC Hammer Pants – UNTIL THE next RoboRAVE Int’l.