ROBOT SOCCER

(AIUBian)

Robot soccer, also known as RoboCup, is a fascinating fusion of robotics and sports where autonomous robots compete against each other in a soccer match.

Rules & Regulations

Info:

  • Venue: AIUB Premises
  • Date: 27th April 2024
  • Time: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

General Instructions:

  • Team Formation: 
    • Each team will consist of a maximum of 4 members. The team leader of each team will be responsible for all activities of that team.
    • A maximum of 2 members can enter the arena during the match.
    • Team members must be from AIUB.
  • Student Validity:
    • The participants must be current undergraduate students of AIUB.
  • Proof of Verification: 
    • Participants must bring their respective Student IDs for verification purposes.
  • Game Rules: 
    • Two teams will face each other in every match.
    • If no team can secure a goal, then the winner will be the team whose possession is more. 
    • If 2 bots stack for more than 5 seconds, re-center and start the match.
    • If there is draw in semi-final, quarter-final, and final matches, each team gets 3 penalty kicks.
    • In the 5 minute matches, there will be a 1-minute break.
         1. Side change after half time.
         2. Bots can fix existing issues during the break but cannot add new features.
    • Blocking the ball for more than 3/4 seconds results in negative points.Re-center and restart the match.
    • In any circumstances, the Referee’s decision will be considered as final decision.
  • Duration:
    • Each match duration will be 5 minutes.
  • Constraints: 
    • The substitution of robots during the competition within the team or with other teams is forbidden.
    • Any kind of harmful tools both opponent and arena are prohibited.
    • Any kind of robot that catches/grabs objects is strictly prohibited.
    • Brackets can be used. Dimension: Maximum length = 5 cm, Maximum Width = 10 cm. Brackets should be made with hard surfaces, any type of soft surface like cloth or felt can’t be used.
    • Each team can bring more than one bot. But only one bot can play at one match.
    • The bot can be controlled by any wireless device. No wired communication is allowed.
    • Each team should have two robots for the full tournament.
    • The bot can be powered by a maximum of 24 volts.
    • Dimension: Maximum length = 20 cm, maximum width = 20 cm (without wheel) & 25 cm (with wheel).
    • Maximum weight = 3 kg.
    • The robot must not emit infrared light. However, optical sensors (e.g. infrared-distance-sensors) may be used if they do not affect other robots.
    • The bot will be semi-autonomous or manual.

Notes:

  • If you have any queries regarding registration or anything, please reach out to us via our Facebook page or follow the contact section of our website for assistance.
  • The organizing authority has the right to cancel any event segment if there aren’t sufficient registered participants.
  • The authority reserves the right to change any rules and regulations of the event at any time.
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