RoboSoccer

Contest will be hosted at the end of Fall 2011.

RoboSoccer Is the autonomous tabletop in-house competition for Fall 2011. The competition will be robot vs. robot. A bracket will be set up randomly from those competing. The competition will consist of two sub-competitions: one of speed and one of logic.

General Rules

 * 1) Robot Size: While in its starting position, the robot must exceed no more than 12" in height, 12" in length, and 12" in width. At any point during the competition, the robot must not exceed 18" by 18" by 18". Failure to adhere will result in disqualification for the round. There is no weight restriction.
 * 2) Robot Starting Position: The robot must always start fully inside its side of the arena, facing any direction. See "Arena" for base size and location. It cannot start while in contact with the flag.
 * 3) Robot Activation: You may activate your robot at the beginning of the round by touching it, but there will be bonuses available for other methods of activation. See "General Bonuses and Deductions." After activation, no further contact or interaction between humans and the robot is allowed… this is an autonomous robot competition.
 * 4) Contact with Arena: The robot may come in contact with any part of the arena during the competition. The arena must not be deliberately permanently damaged in any way. If such damage is determined to be deliberate by the judges, the robot will be disqualified.
 * 5) Detachment: No part of a robot may deliberately detach during any point during the competition.
 * 6) Modification between Rounds: Robots may be re-programmed or modified in any way between rounds. Table space (however limited) will be available at the site of the competition.
 * 7) Restricted Areas: A robot may not exit the arena at any time during competition.
 * 8) Ball Placement: The ball will be placed at the very middle of the arena at the beginning of each round. It may be moved around to score additional points.

Speed Competition

General Rules: The robot must try to score a goal as fast as possible. There will be a 5 minute time limit and at most 3 time trials. The third time trial will only be given if one of the first two are successful. If the robot does not manage to score a goal, success will be determined by the amount of points scored (See General Bonuses and Deductions).

Versus Competition

General Rules: Each round will be five minutes long. The robot that scores the most goals within that time wins. If no robot scores a goal, or the robots tie, the robot that scores the most points (See General Bonuses and Deductions) wins the round. The competition will continue until the last round in the bracket, and that robot will be declared the winner of the competition. Defense: If both robots are locked together and immobile for more than 15 seconds, the ball is placed back at the center of the arena and both robots are put back to starting locations. However, time does not reset.

Prizes

 * 1st place – $10 Best Buy gift card per team member
 * Runner Up – $5 Best Buy gift card per team member

Registration
This competition is open to the public, but registration is required. The Penn State Robotics Club members require no registration at University Park. Contact us to register, or if you have any questions.