1.1 Participation
All the participants are required to build and operate robots at their own risk. Combat Robotics can amount to risk and hence it is dangerous. There can be no specific rules and regulations that can encompass all the dangers involved. Hence, utmost precaution is to be taken while building, testing or competing in Roboevents.
1.2 Loopholes
If you have invented a robot or a weapon that does not fit within the given parameters or the framework such as size or category, you are requested to contact Combat Robotics India. Safe innovations are always encouraged.
1.3 Event Rules
It is mandatory for everybody to comply with the given rules.
1.4 Safety Instructions
Every Robot event has a safety inspection. It will be the sole discretion of the inspector to permit or to restrict anybody to participate in the competition. It is but obligatory on the part of the builder to disclose all the operating principles and the potential dangers.
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Weight Class
2.1 Weight Classification
• Featherweight – 1kg to 8kgs
• Lightweight – 10kgs to 15kgs
• Middleweight – 20kgs to 35kgs
• Heavyweight – 40kgs to 60kgs
2.2 Consumables
Maximum weight includes all the consumables in it.
2.3 Safety Equipment
Maximum weight does not include safety equipment’s such as safety bars, straps, tethers, etc. that are used to immobilize arms or weapons; and which can be removed during the competition.
2.4 Interchangeable Panels
Use of Interchangeable panels or weapons is permitted. But the weight of the heaviest setup will be considered for calculation.
3. Mobility
3.1 Methods
All the robots taking part in the competition should easily have a visible mobility. The methods of mobility includes –
3.1.1 Walking
Walking mobility could be generated through linear actuator operated legs.
3.1.2 Rolling
Rolling mobility includes either rolling on wheels or the whole robot rolling.
3.1.3 Ground Effect
Ground effect includes air cushioning such as the one used in a