Sumobot

Competition rules

Core Rules

• The sumobot must fit within a 200x200mm square
• The maximum weight for the sumobot is 750g
• Only actuators and batteries obtained through UBRobotics may be used
• Members are free to use their own non-restricted components, radio systems, structural material, LEDs, etc.
• UBRobotics reserves the right to exclude any sumobot deemed dangerous

Base Parts Provided

• 2x TT Motors
• 1x SG90 Servo
• 1x MX1508 Motor Driver
• 1x Breadboard
• 1x UBRobotics Brand ESP32 Microcontroller
• 5x NiMH AA Batteries
• 10x Battery Tabs
• Additional wires, bolts, and acrylic sheeting are also provided

During the Competition

• Sumobots will fight 1v1 on an elevated plywood and acrylic platform acting as the arena (900 x 900 mm)
• The sumobot team to leave the arena loses
• A sumobot incapable of motion will be counted out within 10 seconds unless you can display control
• Matches are limited to 2 minutes maximum. In the event that neither sumobot is eliminated within the time limit, the winner will be determined by judicial decision
• If your sumobot is not operational or you are not ready in time for your scheduled match, you will have been considered to have forfeited the match

Teams

• Teams will have 3-6 members
• Late joiners or members without a team may be assigned to smaller, already established teams