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Readybotz AI Competition

RoboMission - UMC (Unknown Mission Challenge)

Age Category

Junior Primary (7 to 9 years old)
High Primary (10 to 12 years old)

Secondary (13 to 15 years old )

Senior Youth (16 to 19 years old)
Adults (20 years old and above)

1. Goal

To assess the ability of participants to design, build, and program an autonomous robot to solve a complex task that is revealed only at the start of the event. The challenge emphasizes independent critical thinking and real-time problem-solving. This format is designed to empower students, challenging them to innovate on the fly and develop robust problem-solving skills without assistance from adult coaches.

Learning Objectives:

• Autonomous navigation

• Critical thinking

• Computer programming logic

• Use of sensors

• Adjusting to environmental conditions

• Problem solving

• Learning on the fly

• Design and construction of robots

International Affiliation & Scholarship:

This competition serves as an official pathway to the Robofest World Championship, organized annually by Lawrence Technological University (LTU) in the United States. Please note that the LTU academic scholarships of USD12k- USD17k historically had been awarded exclusively to the winners of the final Robofest World. Championship event held in the USA. The final scholarship amounts are subject to change and are at the sole discretion of the university.

Examples of Previous Challenges are Example 1 / Example 2 (PDF for download)

Example 1

Example 2

2. Team

Team Size: A team can consist of one (1) to two (2) members.
Robot Contestant:

Each team must nominate 1-2 members to be the "Robot contestant". Only the designated Robot contestant is allowed in the waiting and play areas.

3. Robot Specifications

Participants must build their robots from scratch at the event using approved platforms and parts.

Build State:
- All robot components must be unassembled at the beginning of the competition. Pre-assembled robots are not permitted.
Components:
- There is no limit to the quantity of parts including sensors, except for a maximum of one controller. Sensor or motor multiplexers are not allowed.
Programming:
- Any programming language is permitted. Teams must bring their own computer or any tools to program their robot.

4. Competition Procedure

The event follows a structured timeline from the mission unveiling to the final scoring runs.

The Unknown Mission Challenge is unveiled at the start of the event. No help from adults is allowed after this point.
Teams build and program their robots in a designated work area.
Teams must display their Team ID on their robot.
If multiple teams are waiting, practice runs on shared fields are limited to one at a time.
At the end of the designated work time, all robots are impounded.
Teams participate in official runs, which are scored to determine the winners.

5. What is allowed and what is prohibited:

Allowed

A disassembled robot kit
A computer or phone with any programming software.
Multiple pre-written programs on the computer.
A measuring tape or stick.

Not Allowed

Using the internet assistance during the competition.
Receiving help from any adults after the mission has been unveiled.
Pre-assembled robots or starting jigs.
Bringing build instructions to the competition.
Using multiplexers for sensors or motors.

6. Competition Structure & Scoring

Scoring:
- Winners are determined by the scores from their official runs.
- The exact method for calculating final scores will be revealed at the competition.