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- Each team will have a total of five shots
- Only 3 shots will be scored to maximize your score.
- The object must hit the target before anything else in order to obtain points
- Each team will place their robot in the launch zone in their choice of orientation.
- The team will decide the zone they will like to target - short, medium, or long
- The target will be randomly placed within the specified launch zone. The target will be placed so the face of the object is perpendicular to the forward facing direction of the launch zone.
- The robot will autonomously start with the sound of the horn
- The robot must find the target, and fire autonomously
- A time limit of 45 seconds from start to when the ball is fired will be enforced
- The bot gets to fire one shot at that target
- After the shot, the team can select the same region, or change to a different region for their next shot
- Points are awarded based on the zone selected and the flexibility of the robot to hit targets in multiple zones
- Teams are not allowed to modify software or hardware between shots. The same software program must be used for each shot.
- Clarification: teams will be permitted minor changes in configuration (e.g., latches) between attempts but no hardware additions or subtractions. Teams with robots that are able to hit two zones without any changes to the original initial configuration will be awarded 3 bonus points. Teams with robots that are able to hit three zones without any changes to the original initial configuration will be awarded 6 bonus points.
- The target shape will be a half-circle (radius of 5") on top of a rectangle (7"x 7"). The rectangular portion will be standing while the circular portion will lie flat on the ground. See Tim (the 6'2" guy) for an illustration.
- The total time limit for the 5 attempts is 7 minutes. All shots after 7 minutes will be forfeited.
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