ROBOCOM’R

ROBOCOM ‘19
Automating the Standards

RULE BOOK
25th February 2019

MECHATRONICS CLUB
DEPARTMENT OF MECHATRONICS & CONTROL ENGINEERING,
UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, LAHORE
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INTRODUCTION:
Mechatronics Club on behalf of UET Lahore welcomes you all to participate in ROBOCOM ’19 to be
held under the banner of TechWeek which will be held on 25-02-2019. This competition will provide
an opportunity to its participants to showcase their skills in Robotics. Our goal is to provide a platform
to young and enthusiastic members of robotics community. We believe that in this modern era the
future of all industries lies in fully automated robots and machines and events of this type will help
students to improve their technical skills in robotics and provide students with a competitive
environment which will bring out the best in them.
Robots used to move objects in most industries such as Amazon and Alibaba are not only able to follow
specified paths in a closed environment but are able to navigate while following directions given to
them. In this regard, our theme is designed to make sure that the participants are able to build robots
that have all the above characteristics.
There are three categories of this competition: Line Navigation Robot category, and Maze Solver
Robot Category, and Robotics Workshop. The first category is designed to test how well the robot
follow the specified path and follow instructions while the second category tests the robot’s ability to
find the way out of a maze autonomously. The last category teaches its participants on how to design
a robotic hand and program it for useful use.

EVENT DETAILS
1. LINE NAVIGATION ROBOTICS COMPETITION:
Event Info:
Date: 25th February 2019
Time: 1 pm-onwards
Place: Main Auditorium
Team: 3-4 members per team
Reg Fee: 1000 PKR
Description:
The challenge of the Line Navigation Robotic competition is to make a robot that can follow a black
line on white background, without losing the line and avoid the obstacle in its course.
This competition includes conventional line following robot upgraded with obstacles and receiving
information in terms of colour of obstacle and deducing what that colour may indicate. The robot
decides its path considering both the line as well as the colour of obstacle.

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CONTEST ROUNDS:
The competition is divided into 2 rounds. Round 1 comprises of 50 points while Round 2 has maximum
of 100 points. So, the total points for the competition are 150. Team which has most points will be
declared as the winner.
ROUND 1:
Round 1 is about how quickly robot reaches its destination while following a black line on white
surface. This round will test the ability of robot to follow the given track. Arena for this round is given
in Figure-1. Additional Rules for the Round 1 are given below:
1. Robot must follow the line at all times.
2. Each team can take a maximum of 3 tries.
3. Bypasses are NOT allowed in this round
This Round has total 50 points. The division of points for this round is shown in the Points Table-1
Points Table-1
Task Points
1 Reaching Point, A 10
2 Reaching Point, B 10
3 Reaching Point, C 15
4 Reaching the END 15
Total Points 50

Figure 1: Arena-1

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ROUND 2:
This round is about accuracy and to test if the robot can navigate correctly when directions are given.
The robot has to navigate between the walls with no line to follow. Then the robot has to follow the
black line as in round 1 but this time it also has to follow directions which are given in the form of
colored boxes. The color of the box will tell the robot in which direction to move at POINT F. Red color
means that the robot need to turn right and green color means that the robot must turn left at POINT
F (End Point). Additional Rules for this Round are given below:
1. In this arena the contestants will be given 5 minutes to complete the arena, during which the robot
can take as many retries as the team wishes. No Points will be deducted for retries.
2. When the robot reaches the color box-1 it should detect the color of the box and continue
following the line until it reaches POINT F where the robot should turn right if the color of box-1
is red and turn left if the color of box-1 is green.
3. For this round, bypasses are allowed, a team can take maximum of two bypasses in each try.
4. During the span of 5 minutes, the retry in which the robot gains the max points will be considered
as robot’s final score.
5. If two teams fail to complete the tasks within the time limit and have the same points than the
team that took less time shall be declared winner.
6. 2-D and 3-D model for Arena 2 is given in figure 2 and 3 respectively at the end pages.
7. This Round has total 100 points.

Points Table-2:
Task Points
1 Crossing the walls and reaching the Point A 20
2 Reaching the Point B 10
3 Reaching the Point C after successfully detecting color of the box 20
(if the robot does not get in the vicinity of color box, then Half points-10)
4 Reaching the Point D 10
5 Reaching the Point E 20
6 Reaching the Point F 5
7 Taking the Correct Turn at point F, according to the color on Box-1 and Stopping. 15
Total Points 100

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Figure 2: Arena-2 2D-Model

Box-1

Figure 2: Arena-2

Figure 3: Arena-2

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RULES
GENERAL:
o Each team can comprise a maximum of 4 members.
o Teams can test their robots on the arena 2 hours before the competition starts.
o During the match, contestants are not allowed to touch the robot.
o During the match, contestants are not allowed to change their microcontroller or reprogram
their robot. o If both the teams have scored same points the winner will be the one which has
taken less time.
o In case where the rules are not defined, the judge’s decision shall be final.

ARENA SPECIFICATIONS:
O The surface of the arena will be of flex material.
o The width of line is 1 inch.
o The angle of elevation for the bridge is between 10-15 degree.
ROBOT SIZE:
o The robot base area must be within 9 X 9 in. square. If the area of the robot base is more than
9 by 9 in. square, but less than a 10 by 10 in. square, then points will be deducted.

Deduction
1 The robot fits in an area of 9 X 9 in. square No Penalty
2 Oversize Robot (10 X 10 in. square) 10 Points
3 Oversize Robot (exceeding 10 X 10 in. square) Disqualification
4 Robot height exceeding limit (12 in.) Disqualification
5 Robot weighs less than 5 kg No Penalty
6 Overweight Robot (Weight exceeding 5 kg) Disqualification
7 Damaging the arena/boxes/units/ramp Disqualification

READYMADE TOYS CAR ARE NOT ALLOWED ROBOT MUST BE PURE ELECTRICAL BASE AND MUST NOT
CONTAIN ANY READYMADE
KIND OFKITS, PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS, IC ENGINES.

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ELECTRONICS:
o Microcontrollers and development boards specified in the component list must be used for
controlling your robots. In case a team wishes to use some other micro-controller it should ask
permission from the management prior to the start of the competition.
o Participants are encouraged to design and fabricate Motor drive circuits themselves, i.e. made
from discrete components like Transistors and logic circuitry. H-bridge IC’s like L297 BUT they
can also use L298 Motor Driver.
o Robot must be autonomous and no kind of wireless controller should be attached.
o Robot must not have wired or wireless communication system.

POWER SUPPLY
o The robot must be battery-powered.
o The robot must not have any wired connections with its surroundings.
o Power banks may be used.

DURATION OF MATCH
o Robot can start at the instant when the start signal is given.
o Timing shall start once the start signal is given.
o Time would be stopped as soon as robot reaches the Finish Point. If a robot is not able to
successfully complete the task then the time when team will call it off will be recorded as the
finish time.
o The time and score of the Best Point scoring run will be considered of all the tries.
BYPASSES (ONLY FOR ARENA-2)
o If the robot is strayed or not able to cross certain part of the arena, the team can by-pass that
part or can take a retry.
o The points of the bypassed part will be deducted.
o For bypassing, the team member should call out for bypass and manually put the robot to the
next point.
o A team can take maximum of two bypasses in each try.

RETRY
o If the robot is strayed due to some reason, retries are allowed.
o For each retry, robots must be started again from the Start point. Points will be reset to zero.
Separate time for individual retries will be recorded.
o Changing the microcontroller or reprogramming the robot is Not Allowed. A team may change
the batteries of the robot if required.

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o If the contestants enter the arena or touch their robot during the match, it will automatically
be counted as a retry.

DISQUALIFICATION
o Any robot that tries to damage the arena may be disqualified.
o Use of unethical means will result in immediate disqualification
o The robot must not use any destructive or dangerous methods to displace any obstacle or
box.
o Performing any act that fails to comply with the spirit of Fair Play will be disqualified on the
spot.

2. MAZE SOLVER ROBOTICS COMPETITION:

Event Info:
Date: 25th February 2019
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Place: Main Auditorium
Team: 3-4 members per team
Reg Fee: 500 PKR
Description:
The maze has a starting and ending point with walls in between. The challenge is to drive through the
maze and reach the ending point autonomously. The robot that reaches the endpoint in the shortest
time will be declared winner. In case no robot is able to reach endpoint, the robot closest to endpoint
will be declared as the winner.
Rules and Regulation:
o Maximum of 4 participants are allowed per team.
o The robot should not damage the arena.
o Unethical behaviour could lead to disqualification. Faculty-coordinators have all the rights to
take final decision for any matter during the event.
o Robot can take a maximum of three re-tries.
o All rules specified in LNR competition are also included where applicable.
o Robot must be designed using the components listed in Component’s List. In case some other
component needs to be used, permission must be taken from the Mechatronics Club.
Maze Specifications:
o Maze will be of wooden material.
o Max height of wall is 12in.
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COMPONENT LIST:

Line Sensing Discrete IR LEDs and photo-transistors.

TCRT5000

IR sensors

Color Sensor ADJD-S371-QR99 RGB sensor

TCS230 or TCS2300

Sensor made from discrete components

Microcontroller PIC 16F/PIC 18F family

AVR ATTiny, AT Mega

8051,8052,8055

Development Boards Arduino Uno, Mega, Mini, Explora, Pro series

Motor Driver Self-made from discrete components

L298

Battery Any type of battery is allowed except for

liquid batteries e. g lead acid batteries.
Wheels Mecannum and Omni wheels are not
allowed.

*If you are using any component which is not listed in the above table you must contact Mechatronics Club
and ask for permission to use those components.

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3. ROBOTICS WORKSHOP:
Event info:
Date: 25th February 2019
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Place: Main Auditorium
Team: 3-4 members per team
Reg Fee: 500 PKR

Description:
Robotics has an utmost significance in industrial sector. Many industries in Pakistan use
robotic arms, Cartesian coordinate robots and delta robots. Thus, it is onus for the students
to get to know field of robotics in more detailed way, for a regular curriculum is not enough
for a student to absorb it.
Mechatronics Club is again bringing the robotics workshop for students who urge to enhance
their knowledge in the field of Robotics. The participants will learn to assemble Robix Robot
Kits and to program the assembled robot to perform a certain task.
Robotics Workshop is one of the renowned workshops organized by Mechatronics Club. Last year, the
Workshop was held in Main Auditorium under the supervision of Club’s Technical Team . Hundreds of
students from all over Pakistan participated in last year’s workshop.

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EVENT PLAN

Event Venue Date Time

Line Navigation Robot

Competition (LNR)

Main 25th February, 1 PM

1 Auditorium 2019 Onwards

10 AM – 1 PM
Maze Solver Robotics Main 25thFebruary,
2 Competition Auditorium 2019

11 AM – 1 PM
Main 25thFebruary,
3 Robotics Workshop Auditorium 2019
Looking forward to meet you here at UET.

Mechatronics Club

Official Page Link:

https://www.facebook.com/Mechatronicsclub10/timeline

In case of any query please contact:

Abdullah Humayun: 0322-7224129
Murtaza Haideri: 0305-7470094
Wahab Azhar: 0334-7947446

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RULES AND UNDERTAKING

• Participants are not allowed to keep firearms or any weapon of any kind even if
Anyone found possessing firearms/weapons will be immediately disqualified and strict action will
be taken against him/her.

• Indoor smoking is strictly prohibited. Participants are not allowed to smoke in lecture halls, cafe,
labs, hostel rooms, common rooms or anywhere near Faculties or where non-smokers might be
offended.

• Participants are not allowed to carry any kind of drugs, narcotics or alcohol.
• Anyone found possessing drugs/narcotics or alcohol will be immediately disqualified and strict
action will be taken against him/her.

• Participants are not allowed to roam in their private vehicles inside the UET premises.
• Male participants are not allowed to go to the restricted area, i.e. Girl's hostel and faculty colony.

• Participants are expected to keep noise level to minimum inside the hostels after 11pm.
Mechatronics Club reserves full rights to make changes in the rules and regulations and the
contents of the event.

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