Date
Sunday, 23 Oct 2016 3:00 PM
We are pleased to announce our second annual hilariously fun robot sumo contest. No experience necessary. Feel free to come to our open build session and come up with a wildly fun creation.
Open Build Session: 1 – 3PM
Registration: 3 – 3:25 PM
Competition begins 3:30 PM
$20 registration fee per entrant to compete.
The competition will run as a single elimination sumo style tournament. We will have two divisions (Primitive & Low-Tech). Winners of each division will compete for the Grand Championship. There will also be a People’s Choice Winner where participants and spectators can vote on their favorite creation.
PRIMITIVE : Creations that move on its own without any control from its human counterpart. Does not use any microcontrollers or sensors.
LOW-TECH: Creations that can be controlled by their human counterpart and employ technology beyond a simple battery and vibration motor e.g. a microcontroller.
Restrictions:
1. Robots should be no more than 15 in x 8 in and weigh less than 2 lbs.
2. Should spend no more than $30.00 on your base toy.
3. No destructive elements (e.g. saw blades or drills).
4. Keep it family friendly.
Prizes will be given out to :Primitive Champion, Low-Tech Champion, Grand Champion (Primitive Champ vs Low-Tech Champ) and People’s Choice.
More detailed rules will be posted
