ROBO SUMO 2K23

Cyborg - the robotics and automation club of NIT Rourkela is back with
the much-anticipated return of the exhilarating Robo Sumo Competition!
Following the resounding success of last year's event, we are thrilled to
announce the highly anticipated revival of this cutting-edge technological
face-off. Set to challenge the limits of innovation and engineering
prowess, the Robo Sumo Competition is a battleground where
autonomous robots go head-to-head in a thrilling display of strength,
strategy, and technical finesse.

DESCRIPTION:

Two robots wrestle in a head-to-head bout based on the fundamental

principle of conventional human sumo matches. Robots are not
permitted to use weapons or to flip each other. The only goal is for the
two robots to push each other out of the Sumo Ring. The arena interior
is defined as the playing surface surrounded by and including the
borderline. Anywhere outside this area is called the Dohyo exterior.
Arena (Subject to change) :

ROUND DETAILS:
● The matches will be played in a knockout format.
● The competing teams will be split into two groups. Each team will
compete in a knockout tournament against another team from the
same group.
● The champions of the individual groups will fight for overall victory.
● A match shall comprise three rounds, each spanning 120 seconds
unless extended by the judges.
● When a team wins a round, they earn a point.The match is won by
the side that wins two rounds or collects two points first within the
time limit.
● If neither side wins the match within the time limit, an extended
match may be contested, with the team that earns the first point
 wins. Alternatively, the match winner/loser may be determined by
judges or by rematch.
● When the judge announces the start of the round, the teams
activate their robots, and the robots may begin functioning after a
five-second wait time. During these five seconds, participants must
vacate the ring.

BOT SPECIFICATIONS:
● The size of the bot must be within the range of [30cm x 30cm x 25]
● No Lego parts or holding mechanisms are allowed.
● The size constraint doesn’t include the remote used to control the
bot.
● The bot may be wired or wireless. If it is wireless, it must be able to
run on two different frequencies.
● The bot’s adapter (if used) should be compatible with a 220-240V
AC source, 50Hz.
● Only an AC power source will be provided for the bot. The rest of
the power requirements are expected from the team.
● The minimum length of the wire must be at least 6m long.
● The potential difference between any 2 points on the bot shouldn’t
exceed 24V.
● Use of hydraulics, pneumatics, fire, and sticky elements of any
type of chemical (even sanitizer) or liquid is not allowed.
● The wire should be slack during the gameplay.
● Participants will not be allowed to change the design once the
robot is registered for the event.
● The organisers will check the machine before the participants are
allowed to compete and the decision regarding the machine's
compliance with the specifications shall be solely in the hands of
the judges.
● The weight of the robot(Including the battery) must not exceed
5kgs.
RULES:
● The robot must not damage the Sumo Ring.
● Intentional cutting of other wires and damaging of other bots is not
allowed, failure to do that will lead to disqualification.
● After each round, both the teams will be granted 120 seconds to
repair their robots (if any). After this time period , the robot must
completely fit within the specifications mentioned above.

TEAM SPECIFICATIONS:
● A team may have anywhere between 2-4 members.
● There is no limit on the number of teams participating from an
educational institution.
● Participants from different educational institutions may also form a
team.

NOTES:
● Coordinators are not responsible for any kind of technical
problems.
● The number of rounds is subject to participation.
● For any queries and clarifications, contact the coordinators.
● The time limits might differ on the day of the event.
● Any kind of misbehaviour with the Organizing team , would lead to
direct disqualification.
● The fixtures are decided randomly and the right to change them
lies entirely in the hands of the coordinators. No mutual agreement
among teams to change the fixtures is allowed.

CONTACT:
Mrinal: 8763310457
Sreeharsh: 9016670169
Tanay Patnaik: 6370429058
Aditya Ray: 8839474543
Email: [email protected]