[chbot] Extending the mini robot wars challenge

[Richard Jones]

Thanks Mark for pushing the robot wars discussion further along, like
your web page (see further down).
My original post (also pasted below) was based loosely on something
they run in Australian schools that has a 100g weight limit, but I
can't locate that reference this morning. I'm also keen to encourage
follow on from robocup which attracts mostly lego robots. As always
I'm very happy to go with the flow provided we do no damage to our
room, people and my sumo ring! The initial weight classes from :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot_combat might be interesting:
    * 75g- Fleaweight
    * 150g- Fairyweight (UK - Antweight)
    * 1 pound (454 g) - Antweight
    * 1 kilogram (2.2 lbs) Kilobot (Canada)
    * 3 pound (1.36 kg) - Beetleweight
    * 6 pound (2.72 kg) - Mantisweight
    * 12 pound (5.44 kg) - Hobbyweight
    * 15 pound (6.80 kg) - BotsIQ Mini class
    * 30 pound (13.6 kg) - Featherweight
    * 60 pound (27 kg) - Lightweight
    * 120 pound (54 kg) - Middleweight / BotsIQ Large class
    * 220 pound (100 kg) - Heavyweight
    * 340 pound (154 kg) Super Heavyweight

Further thoughts anyone?

Richard

Richard Jones rjtp at ihug.co.nz
Mon May 23 23:56:52 BST 2011

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To create a little excitement at Robotics meetings we are announcing a new
(for Christchurch) Mini Robot Wars challenge for remote controlled (or
autonomous) robots.
We can refine the rules as we develop, the challenge should appeal to all
ages. Here are some proposals for starters.
Run as many robots at the same time as attend in any class per round, the
goal is to either disable other robots or push them out of the competition
floor. Last functional robot remaining in play is declared the winner of
that round.
3 Classes for starters:
300g Max weight Spinners.
300g Max weight Non Spinners.
Lego Robots (any weight). For control see
http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/News/ReadMore/Default.aspx?id=227417

Initially we can run tournaments on the Lego Sumo ring seen a couple of
Christmases ago.

Here is how the 300g weight budget might be spent:
124g  4 x NiMH Batteries
132g  2 x MG995 Servo
  10g  1 x Receiver
  34g  Wheels etc.

Any comments or suggestions?

The first session will be held at our next meeting scheduled for Monday June
20th at Tait Radio Communications, 175 Roydvale Ave, Christchurch
6.30pm-9.30pm.

Richard Jones


On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 9:13 PM, Mark Beckett <m.beckett at amuri.net> wrote:
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> Cameron, Jimmy and Richard
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> Cameron, your suggestion was great.
> Have a look at this, that I've put together as a starting point.
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> www.mbeckett.co.nz/RobotWars.htm
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> The weight limit is great but the size sucks.
> Jimmy would be fine.
> Richard is way out on lots of fronts.
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> Anyway let me know if its the right direction, or if we stick with the size
> thing.
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> As I said at the meeting, I'd like to see them published, so others can make
> them.
> It would also be nice if they were from readily available materials and not
> cost too much.
>
> Cheers
> Mark
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