Table of contents

1. 2. General outline of contest Robot design and development 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 3. Specifications Power sources Mobility Robot Controls Pneumatics and hydraulics Weaponry 6 3 4

Game Procedure 3.1 3.2 Round 1: Blunt Edge Round 2: No Mercy

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Rules 4.1 4.2 4.3 Abstract submission General Rules Safety Rules

5. 6. 7.

Certificate policy Way to Armageddon Annexure-I

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1. General Outline of the Contest

Armageddon is a combat robotics championship, where two custom-built machines use varied methods of destroying or disabling the other. Armageddon promises to be an ultimate battlefield where the bots fight for life, and in the end its going to be Survival Of The Fittest. Here at Armageddon we bring forth you Darwins theory of natural selection being applied to the non-living When all the bots perish into the grave it would be one bot that stands up to all the challenges to become the ultimate combat bot.

Theme: Battle of the future

War does not determine who is right - only who is left. : Bertrand Russell

The advent of future will be marked by fewer and the most destructive wars that the world has ever witnessed. These wars will not see the grandeur of humans in the open battlefield, rather they will sit bank in their bunkers driving their most destructive bots loaded with weapons of mass destructions .They will be more lethal, more mobile and more survivable. They will have faster reaction times and superior sensing capabilities and will feel no fear, hunger and will never get tired. All they will feel, will be the thirst to destroy everything that comes in their way. While Armageddon (2011) took you to the roman empirical times showcasing the robotic gladiators, ARMAGEDDON 2.0 invites you to this future battlefield, where robotic warfare will prevail and where demolition of other bots to scrap and crushing the ego of their masters will be the sole objective It would all happen in 3 days in the courtyard of IIT Roorkee where merely fighting for survival will not suffice but only by demolishing the opponent can they survive and be crowned at last. There will be no place for mercy or sorrow as only a spirit to fight till the very end will fuel the battles that take place. At the end of the day the biggest incentive we promise is that as you leave the hallowed Arena you will find yourself thoroughly intrigued and thrilled. So, participate and witness the event that will set the course of the future at ARMAGEDDON 2.0 at COGNIZANCE12

2. Robot Design and Development

2.1 Specifications
2.1.1 The robot should fit inside a box of 750mmx750mmx750mm (lxbxh) before the start of every match. During a match, the robot can expand, stretch or extend within a circle of 1,500 mm in diameter considered from top view. The total weight of the robot and all the equipment and accessories excluding the power source should be no more than 40 kg. The weight of external compressor in case of pneumatics or hydraulics will also be included. The thickness of the material used as armour to protect parts of the bot, should not exceed 5mm

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2.2

Power sources
2.2.1 2.2.2 The machine can be powered electrically only. Use of an IC engine in any form is not allowed. Each team must prepare its own power sources. Only 220V volt AC sources will be provided at the arena, but can only be used in the form of DC voltage. The teams have to bring their own battery eliminators. Maximum DC source voltage and eliminator voltage allowed is 24V. In case using on board batteries, the only permitted batteries are ones that cannot spill or spray any of their contents when damaged or inverted. Change of battery will not be allowed during the match. All connections should be made safe to prevent short circuits and battery Fires. Any unsafe circuitry may be asked to be replaced; failure to do so will result in disqualification

2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6

2.2.7 All Robots must have an indicator easily visible from the outside of the robot that its main power is activated.

2.3

Mobility
2.3.1 2.3.2 All bots must have easily visible and controlled mobility. Methods of mobility may include: Rolling (wheels, tracks or the whole robot) Walking (linear actuated legs with no rolling or cam operated motion). Shuffling (rotational cam operated legs) Jumping, hopping, flying or any other method of mobility which leads the robot to lose contact with the ground is not allowed. However, the body of the bot can move (with respect to the wheels) with the wheels still on ground.

2.3.3

2.4

Robot Controls
2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 Both wired and wireless Remote controls are allowed in the event. All the wires coming out of the robot should be bundled as a single unit and then should be covered by a flexible plastic pipe. The wire should be properly protected and insulated. The wire should be sufficiently long so as to remain slack at all time during the competition. In case of wireless remote controls, the remote should have at least two frequency operations to prevent interference with other team.

2.5

Pneumatic and hydraulics

2.5.1 2.5.2 The robot must use non-inflammable and non-corrosive fluids to power pneumatic and hydraulic devices. Pneumatic and hydraulic devices used must be safe and certified. They should be carefully mounted on the robot so that in case of a rupture, they do not leave the robot. Maximum pressure in the tank containing pneumatic fluid should not exceed the limit of 6 bars and there should be a provision to check the pressure in the tank. Teams must have a safe and secure method of refilling the pneumatic system.

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Weaponry
2.6.1 A wide variety of weapons are allowed to be integrated with the robot. Teams may use all kinds of weapons except following: Weapons designed to cause invisible damage (Electrical weapons, RF jamming, EMF fields etc.) Any kind of projectile Weapons using liquids, gases or foams Weapons using any source of heat or fire Smoke or dust based weapons Powdered material or chaff weapons Explosive based weapons The arena should never be damaged by the weapons in any case. Weapons must come to a full stop within 30 seconds of the power being removed using a self-contained braking system.

2.6.2 2.6.3

3. Game Procedure
3.1 Round 1: Blunt Edge
Here the robots will be required to wrestle without any weapons activated and try to force their opponent out of the marked area for wrestling using their strength and inertia only, succeeding in which will take the team to the next round. In case no robot is able to force other out in stipulated time interval, points will be allotted on the basis of their performances. This round is more like a test of strength of the bots rather than their weaponry

3.2

Round 2: No Mercy
This round will be a one on one battle between the robots with their weapons engaged. There will be two zones marked on the arena where the weapons are supposed to be activated. The first weapon (whichever one prefers to be their first) shall be activated in the primary activation zone (800*800 square at the centre of arena. The rest of the weapons can be activated in the secondary weapon activation zone (SWAZ), a 750*750 square situated at oppositions spawn. The bot is deemed to be inside any of these zones only when all the parts of the bot lie inside the specified area. Once activated in the beginning of the match there are no restrictions later on the usage of weaponry. The match will end with either one of

the robots being rendered immobile or at the end of the stipulated time of 5 minutes. In case no team is able to win the match in the stipulated time the decision on the winner will be taken by the judges on the basis of performance in the match. The decision of the judges will be bounding and final.

4. Rules
4.1 Abstract Submission
Participants have to submit a brief abstract of their robots. This abstract will be used to shortlist teams for the competition. Only shortlisted teams will be eligible to participate in Armageddon at Cognizance 2012.

Written Abstract
The written abstract should be prepared on the basis of following lines: 4.1.1 The weapon systems and power supply method should be explained in detail, along with proper diagrams. Picture(s) showing these should be attached. If possible attach a CAD model of the robot. A complete description of driving mechanism and all attacking mechanisms used in the robot. Presence of any additional mechanism in the robot which is not mentioned in the abstract will lead to the cancellation of participation. The specifications of all the components used in the robot including motors, remote control, power system etc.

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4.1.2

Video Abstract
4.1.3 The video should be at least 1 minute unedited clip showing the machine Performance to the fullest. All destructive mechanism(s) being used must be shown working. 4.1.4 The clip should preferably be in AVI format. If any other unusual format is used, please attach appropriate video plug-ins to ensure that organizers can run the video properly. 4.1.5 It is not necessary to explain the mechanisms in the video.

Also if a team has used any kind of pneumatic/hydraulic device, the team is required to submit a Safety Assurance Certificate (ANNEXURE I) attested by their faculty advisor. Attach a scanned copy of the attested certificate with the abstract and bring the original at the time of the competition.
Please note that the organizers will ensure full confidentiality and secrecy to the mechanisms mentioned by the teams in their abstracts .The abstracts are meant to assess the sincerity and seriousness of the participants. Thus even if the robots are not ready completely or does not meet all the above mentioned requirements by the end of the deadline, the teams are expected to at least send the current state of the robot to avoid disqualification from the event. Moreover, if there is any ambiguity in the above mentioned criteria for the robot development please confirm with the organizers. Safe innovation is always encouraged but an exploitation of a loophole that possesses inherent dangers may cause your robot to be disqualified. All abstracts should be mailed to armageddon@cognizance.org.in on or before February 28, 2012 2300 IST. An email will be sent to the team leader confirming the receipt of the entry.

4.2

General Rules
4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.5 The teams need to register in the group of five. The maximum duration of each round will be 5 minutes. Any team that is not ready at the time specified will be disqualified. The name of your machine must be prominently displayed on the machine. Immobility (if robot is unable to travel at least 5 cm for 30 seconds) would lead to disqualification. The organizers reserve the rights to change any or all of the above rules as they deem fit. Change in rules, if any will be highlighted on the website and notified to the registered teams. There could be hazards like pits , cutters etc installed in the arena (subject to change) Violation of any of the above rules will lead to disqualification. Judges' decision shall be treated as final and binding on all.

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4.3

Safety Rules
4.3.1 Weapons attached to the robot, if found unfit for the competition would be straightway disqualified (unfit refers to the potentially harmful thing for the persons in the vicinity of arena or to the arena).Though safe and innovative kind of mechanism is always invited and appreciated. Each robot will have safety inspection before each match failing it lead to the disqualifications; all teams are instructed to disclose all weaponry and mechanisms to the safety team. All weapons, especially sharp edges should be properly covered so as not to harm anyone while carrying it or testing it. All teams have to install the kill switch (the switch that would disconnect the power source from motors instantly ) in their robot so that in case of abrupt behaviour of robot or any kind of emergency, the robot should be completely powered down within 60 seconds. Contestants are instructed not to test their robots outside the playing arena. No part of the robot should be detached from the robot at any instance during the course of game. All robots not in an arena or official testing area must be raised or blocked up in manner so that their wheels or legs cannot cause movement if the robot is turned on.

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4.3.5 4.3.6 4.3.8

5. Certificate Policy
5.1 5.2 5.3 Merit certificate will be given to the top 5 teams. Certificates of Participation will be given to all the teams who qualify first round of the competition. The teams which get disqualified due to disobeying any of the competition rules will not be considered for the certificate.

6. Way to Armageddon
6.1 6.2 6.3 Register at the Cognizance 2012 website http://www.cognizance.org.in/ Submit the abstract and team details to armageddon@cognizance.org.in o n or before February 28, 2012. The Team details include the following details of all team members: Name: Branch: Institute: City: E-mail: Contact no: 6.5 6.6 In case of query feel free to contact us through mail or phone. You can also join us on our facebook page.

COORDINAT0RS:
SURAJ SINGH +91-9045911619 AYUSH BANSAL +91-9557020916

ANNEXURE I Safety assurance certificate

The Co-ordinator, Armageddon 2.0, Cognizance12. Subject - Safety assurance certificate for pneumatics

Dear Sir, The Team from our college , has registered in the event Armageddon 2.0 at Cognizance12. The team has used Pneumatics/hydraulics in their design which has been properly verified and tested for its safety during use in the competition and under the given circumstances.

[Signing Authority]