To build one Autonomous and one Manual Robot that can carry out the task of cleaning the water bodies.

Water bodies are being polluted at a very high rate. We should explore new ways to clean our oceans and shores in order to save the aquatic ecosystem and preserve the beauty of nature.

Robots are tasked to collect the props from the given areas and pass them to another robot. All the props should be eventually placed inside the cart to take it towards the dumping area and then finally dumping the props respectively.

Start areas
Start area 1 is the start area for the first bot and Start area 2 is the start area for the second bot. And where robots will be kept at the start of the run.

Start Area 1

Start Area 2

Track
The Track (Including white area) is the area on which the robot needs to move and remove/drag/pick/place the props.

Track

Pickup zone
Pickup zones are the areas from which the autonomous bot should collect the props.

Pick Up Zone

Pick Up Zone

Pick Up Zone

Pick Up Zone 1

Pick Up Zone 2

Pick Up Zone 3

Passover Zone
Passover zones are the areas where the autonomous bot should pass the props to the manual bot.

Passover Zone

Cart track
The Cart Track is the area on which the cart needs to be dragged/pulled/pushed by the manual bot.

Cart Track

Cart Start Area
The Cart start area is the start area for the cart. And where the cart will be kept at the start of the run.

Cart Track Area

Cart End Area
Cart End area is the end area for the cart where the cart will be kept at the end of the run.

Cart Finish Area

Dumping Zone
The Dumping Zone is the area where all the props need to be arranged at the end of the run.

Dumping Zone

• Start Position: Start Area 1
• Bot 1 needs to follow the track and pick up the prop from pickup zone 1 and place it completely inside the passover zone 1.
• Then continue following the track Bot 1 needs to pick up the prop from pickup zone 2 and place it completely inside the passover zone 2.
• And finally bot 1 needs to pick up the prop from pickup zone 3 and place it completely inside the passover zone 3 (while following the track)
• End Position: Finish Area 1

• Start Position: Start Area 2
• Bot 2 needs to pick up all the 3 props from the passover zones and place it inside the cart.
• Bot 2 will then have to pick up all the other 3 props from the pickup zones on the beach area and place it inside the cart.
• The cart needs to be dragged to the cart end area by bot 2
• Bot 2 has to then place the props from the cart onto the dumping zone as per the scheme described in the section – ARRANGEMENT SCHEME
• Finally the props need to be stacked such that it resembles the stack figure given above.
• End Position: Start Area 2

DEVIATION: There are some restrictions on both the bots. Bot 1 must not leave the track at any time in between the run. And bot 2 must not come over the track area. Doing so will be counted as another deviation.
NOTE: The cart can only be loaded in the cart start area and can only be unloaded once it reaches the cart end area. Failing to do so will be counted as another deviation.
NOTE: There is no colour sequence for stacking the Figure. The stacks must structurally resemble the Stack Figure.
NOTE: The cart can be used to transport all the props either at once, or the cart can transport some props to the dumping zone at a time and come back to the cart start area so that it can be loaded again. Subsequently, the remaining number of props can be transported to the dumping zone again.

• It is the responsibility of the team to make sure they call DONE when the structure is ready and well within the designated areas.
• "Calling out DONE" doesn't necessarily mean to call out the word done, it means that the team should indicate to the referee in any way that the team is done with the run and would want to get the scores.
• Bonus points will be awarded only when all the tasks of the run are completed fully. This also means that the second run will not be provided.

Bot 1 and Bot 2 need to have their names on them.

• END-OF-MATCH SCORING -Most of your score depends on the conditions/design of props/arena exactly at the end of the match. Following are important reference points for this kind of scoring:
  
  
  • The arena/props are the evidence of most of your score. When the run ends, PLEASE DON’T TOUCH ANYTHING! The referee first needs time to record the condition of the arena on a score sheet and come to an agreement with you (students only) about what points were scored or missed and why.
  • Points aren’t given for results the robot produces during the match but then disturbs before the end. For example, you might have kept a prop at a designated location during the run, but in a bid to complete other tasks, if that prop is disturbed and stays in that situation at the end of the match, no scores will be rewarded.
  • If a team agrees with the score, the team’s leader needs to sign the sheet, and the score is final.
  • If you don’t agree, tell the referee nicely. Referees can be wrong, and when they are, they want to know.
  • If still there is a conflict, you need to tell the referee then follow the Conflict Raising process.
  • After a short discussion, if the referee is not sure about the score, the Chief Referee will make the final decision.


• MID-MATCH SCORING -If a team’s score is permanently determined during the match, instead of at the end.
  
  
  • EXAMPLE: When a mission is required to be achieved through a specific method but is achieved by some other method, it is marked scoreless. Please don’t try to show the video to the referees.
  • EXAMPLE: If the robot puts Model A into a scoring condition by destroying Model B, the Model B mission is marked scoreless and vice versa.
  • EXAMPLE: If the robot is required to drive over something in the middle of the match, the referee will mark the score for that when it happens, since no lingering evidence will be visible.

If a team is able to finish all the tasks before time (100% of a run), a score of 5 points will be added with every 5 seconds of the time left. For example: From the total time of 4 minutes, if the task was completed at 3 minutes 30 seconds mark, so 30 points will be added to the final score.If the task was completed at 3 minutes 34 seconds so 25 points will be added to the final score.

• If a team agrees with the score, the team’s leader needs to sign the sheet, and the score is final.
• If you don’t agree, tell the referee nicely. Referees can be wrong, and when they are, they want to know.
• If still there is a conflict, you need to tell the referee and then follow the Conflict Raising process.
• In such situation, the case will be referred to Chief Referee. Chief Referee’s decision would be final and binding.
• After a short discussion, if the referee is not sure about the score, the Chief Referee will make the final decision.

• The duration of the run will be 4 minutes and there won't be any trial time provided for the run on the event day.
• Deviation: If a robot deviates from the line, the deviated robot will be kept at the respective start area and the props (if they were attached to the robot in some manner) to their respective start locations and points would be awarded to the team.
• If a robot deviates from the line, the deviated robot will be kept at the start area. The team needs to decide if they want to keep another robot also at that start level. Even if both robots are kept at Start areas it will be marked as 1 deviation.
• A total of 1 deviations (2 runs) are allowed during the whole arena run of 4 minutes. Remember this count (2) is for both the bots. In such a situation, the run need to start again and the referee would bring the deviated bot to its respective start area.
• No time will be paused in case the robot deviates from its path.
• Only Avishkaar kits are allowed to build these robots.
• A power source of 7.4 Volts and 2200 mAh current is allowed in the bots.
• Participants can touch the robots only when they are in the Start areas (Overruling this can lead to disqualification) and nowhere else. They can repair their robots at the start area in case of damage in the robot and no time will be paused.
• If robots got stuck with each other or toppled over, only the referee will keep the robot at the respective start area/areas.
• If any of the robots go out of the arena, the referee would bring it back to the respective Start area and the arena props (if they were attached to the robot in some manner) to their respective start locations and no points would be awarded to the team.
• During the arena run if by any means the arena/props got damaged then the referee can disqualify the team.
• If a team is able to finish all its tasks before time, a bonus of 5 points per 5 seconds will be added to their final score.
• Both robots should be identifiable preferably by a sticker.
• It is mandatory to mention Name and Number on your bots. (For example: Transporter 7)

• Problem statement guidelines are to be interpreted in the form they are presented, so please take them in a literal sense whenever possible.
• Do not interpret the guidelines based on your assumption, or how a situation might be in real-life.
• If a detail isn’t mentioned, then it doesn’t matter.
• There are no hidden requirements or restrictions. If you’ve read everything, then you know everything.

• If a task requirement is to collect the prop, it means the prop should be in control and attached with the robot.
• If a mission requirement is to place the prop at the designated location, it means the prop should be completely inside the designed area. Points will not be awarded if it is partially inside or on the line.
• You’re encouraged to think this way - Please learn the requirements and constraints very well, tasks need to be done as explained in the task description only.

As you build and program, keep in mind that our suppliers, mentors, and volunteers try very hard to make all arena correct and identical, but you should always expect some variability (i.e. tolerance of 5%), such as:

• Flaws in the arrangement of border walls i.e. boundary mats.
• Variety in lighting conditions, from hour to hour, and/or arena to arena.
• Texture/bumps under the mat, due to imperfections, seams, or props.
• Presence or absence of tape at the edges of the Arena and Props.
• Waviness in the arena - at many competitions, it’s impossible for the arena to be rolled out in time to lose their waviness. Location and severity of waviness vary.
• Two important building techniques you can use to limit the effects of variability are:
  • Use caster wheels while building your robot to avoid bumps in the Arena.
  • Cover your sensors from surrounding light.

Brains: There is no limitation on the number of brains used per robot. Choose only from the Avishkaar-manufactured ones.

CP Lite Brain

E-Series Intro Brain

E-Series Lite Brain

E-Series Full Brain

Sensors: You are allowed as many sensors as you like, but the types are limited to touch, infrared, color, sound, ultrasonic or temperature. Choose your favorite combination from among the Avishkaar-manufactured ones shown here. No other sensors are allowed.

IR Sensor

Ultrasonic Sensor

Motors: There is no limitation on the number of motors used per robot. Choose among the Avishkaar-manufactured ones. No other motors are allowed.

Geared Motor

Encoded Motor

Geared Motor