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Problem statement:

There are 2 robots in the arena. The arena is divided into two halves each team having six balls. Both robots try to collect these balls and put them in a rotating tray.

Arena specifications:

1. It will be a tank with dimensions 3m X 1.5m X 0.5m
2. The arena will be divided into two equal halves. Each half will be having six balls arranged as shown in the figure below.
3. The height at which the 2 corner balls will be placed will be 4 cm above water level and of cross section 10cm X 10cm .
4. The rest four balls will be on water .
5. The height of the collector tray will be 7 cm.
6. Diameter of the tray will be 40 cm.
7. The tray will be rotating at the speed of 3 r.p.m.
8. Standard table tennis balls of diameter 40 mm are taken in the game.

Diagram:

Game Rules:
1. The objective of the game is to complete the task in the least possible time.
2. After the timer starts, no team will be allowed to touch their machine, unless they decide to withdraw.
3. The machines have to be controlled by a wired or wireless remote control mechanism.
4. In the qualifying round machines will be given 6 minutes of time to collect the balls
and place it in the static tray. Only one chance will be provided to every machine.
5. The further rounds will consist of one-on-one matches with 2 machines competing against each other on 2 identical arenas on a knockout basis and in these rounds the tray will be rotating at 3 r.p.m. Each pair of machines will be given 8 minutes of time, out of the machines with higher scoring points will be declared winner.

General rules:
1. The teams must adhere to the spirit of healthy competition. The teams must not damage the opponent's machine intentionally. Judges reserve the right to disqualify
any team indulged in misbehavior.
2. The organizers reserve all rights to change any or all of the above rules as they deem fit. Change in any rule, if any, will be highlighted on the website.

Robot specifications:
1. The size of the robot should be limited to 25cm x 25cm x 25cm at the starting of the game. Robots exceeding size limit may be disqualified.
2. Robot can be wire controlled with the wires remaining slack all the time.
3. Readymade gear boxes from the toys can be used.
4. Use of Lego kits are not allowed and may lead to disqualification. (strictly followed)

Tasks:

Prelims:
· The robots have to collect 4 balls and place them on the static tray in stipulated time
of 6 minutes.
· There will be 2 more balls placed at different heights which can be collected after
collecting and placing the 4 balls on the water. Bonus points are there for picking
these balls.
· The following formula is used for calculating points :
Score = Ax40 + Bx20 + (360-T)
Where A = Balls placed at heights.
B = Balls placed on water.
T = Time taken (in seconds) to collect four balls from water.
· Teams will be selected on the basis of their scoring points in prelims.

Post Prelims:
· The game play will be one-on-one and will take place for 10 minutes.
· The following rule will be used
Score = Ax 40 + Bx20
Where A = Balls placed at heights.
B = Balls placed in water.
· If the balls placed at a height fall down in water they will get 60 points instead of 20.
· The collecting tray having 2 slots for different teams will be rotating now. If a robot places the ball in opponents slot then ½ the points mentioned for the ball will be awarded to them.
· The team can collect opponent’s ball, after collecting its entire balls.
· The team scoring the highest points at the end of the game will be declared the winner.
· In case the points are same the 1st team to put the last ball in the tray will be declared as the winner.

Team Size:
A team may consist of a maximum of 4 members.