MUDDLE AIM:

Fabricate an autonomous machine which should be able to traverse from one end of the maze to another crossing the obstacles in path .

RULES:
Competition Rules 1. The goal of the competition is to reach the Finish Zone marked green in the least possible time. In doing so the machine must cross the checkpoint lines and enter the Finish Zone completely, while remaining in contact with the arena all the time. Any other mode of completing the task will be considered against the competition rules and lead to disqualification. The time duration of one match will be 3 minutes. 2. At the beginning of the game, only one participant from the team will have to place their machine in the Start Zone marked red and start it once the time has begun. Two trials would be given for each team to complete the task. The trial with the best points would be accounted. 3. The team with maximum number of points at the end of the match will be the winning team. Point System 1. Points= 20 x No. of checkpoints crossed + (180 time taken to complete the task in seconds). Crossing of checkpoint will be accomplished only when the whole machine will cross over the checkpoint line completely. (Refer figures). 4. Restart: In case of any technical difficulty on the part of the team, the autonomous machine can be repositioned in the start zone by one team member. Only two restarts per match per team is allowed. The handling time is also included in the total match time and no extra time will be allocated. The time will keep on running and wont be stopped while the restart is being executed. 5. Tie breaker: In case of a tie, all the teams tied with same points will be given one try each to complete the task again. The team having more number of points will be declared winner. If the tie still persists then the same method will be repeated till the tie is broken. 6. The participants are not allowed to enter the arena at any point of time during the game (except for the case explained in case of restart). Only one participant would be allowed to touch the machine for a restart after getting the permission from the person in-charge to do so. 7. Failure to follow any of the above rules will lead to disqualification of the team from the event.

Machine Specifications 1. The machine must fit in a box of dimension 200m x 200mm (Length x Breadth) prior to the event. There is no restriction on height of the machine. 2. The autonomous machine is not allowed to dismember itself or leave parts on any part on the arena. The match will be considered over only when the whole machine is in the finish area. Any controversial decision in such cases at the time of match will be taken by the judges. 3. The machine must not in any way damage the arena. Doing so will lead to disqualification from the event. Power Supply and Propulsion 4. The machine must use power converted from a source of DC (max. 24V) electrical energy. Commercial batteries like dry cells and lead acid cells are permitted. Chemicals, compressed gas and rockets, IC engines, fuel, combustion power methods are strictly prohibited. 5. The machine must have an onboard source of power. External source of power is not allowed

General Rules
1. Team Size: A team must consist of 4 or less participants. Participants from different institutions can form a team. 2. The teams must adhere to the spirit of healthy competition. The teams must not damage the opponent's machine in any way. Judges reserve the right to disqualify any team indulging in misbehavior. 3. Any team that is not ready at the time specified will be disqualified from the competition automatically. 4. The machine would be checked for its safety before the race and would be discarded if found unsafe for other participants and spectators. 5. The name of your machine must be prominently displayed on the manual as well as autonomous machine. 6. Judges decision shall be treated as final and binding on all. 7. The organizers reserve all rights to change any or all of the above rules as they deem fit. Change in rules, if any will be highlighted on the website.

ARENA

Fig: Isometric view of arena

F ig: top view of arena

Specifications of arena 1. The Start Zone (Red) is 300mm x 300mm. The machine will be placed in this zone at the time of start. The Finish Zone (Green) is also 300mm x 300mm. The whole machine must come within the Finish Zone only after which the task would be considered complete. 2. Each Checkpoint line is 300mm in length (White). 3. All the walls (inner and boundary) are 200mm in height from the internal surface of the arena. 4. An error of 5% in all the dimensions may be encountered.