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⚠️ RULE ZERO – Zero Tolerance & Common Sense
In all sports, Rule ZERO applies, which states:

➤ "If you are not sure whether something is allowed, then it is probably NOT allowed."

All rules are based on common sense, the spirit of the sport, and the safety of all participants.

Any deliberate misinterpretation, violation of the meaning of the rules, or attempt to exploit gray areas for unfair advantage will not be tolerated and may lead to team disqualification from the competition.

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🎯 GOAL

The goal of the Robot Athletes is to accurately achieve the center of the target, using their mechanisms and a common rubber.

The sport requires accuracy, engineering and correct calculations.

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👥 TEAM – COACH

1. Participation in the competition is team-based, not individual.

2. Each team may consist of two (2) to three (3) members.

3. Each team must designate up to one (1) Robot Athlete Technician. Only the Robot Athlete Technician is allowed in the waiting area or competition area. The rest of the team must remain in the competition venue but cannot wait in line.                 ➤ In other words, they cannot occupy an additional spot. If a team fails to comply with this rule, it will be disqualified.

4. The team is allowed to change the designated Technician before each attempt on the track, to give all members the opportunity to be actively involved in the sport, although this is not mandatory.

5. All team members must be at least 10 years old (equivalent to 4th grade of primary school or above).

6. The team’s coach must be at least 20 years old.

7. To ensure smooth participation in the competition, the coach must have 1 assistant for every 3 teams they register in the competition.

8. Each team is allowed to have only one robot. Changing the robot during the competition is not allowed.                      

9. Teams are not allowed to share the same robot.

10. If a team encounters a serious technical issue with their robot, they are allowed to replace only the microcontroller or the electronic components, after obtaining permission from the Head Judges.

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🤖 ROBOT ATHLETE – ROBOT CATEGORY

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• The Competition is for Robot Athletes regardless of the robotic package or hardware used.

• Do It Youself Robot Athletes are also allowed.

• All Robot Athletes compete together in each age division.

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⚙️ ROBOT ATHLETE REQUIREMENTS – SPECIFICATIONS

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• The Robot Athlete must be autonomous. This means it should adjust the arc height when the start button is pressed, not manually.

• Τhe bow should be in a vertical position, just as an archer would hold it. Not in a horizontal position like a crossbow.

• Its maximum dimensions must be 25 cm Width x 25 cm Length and its mass up to 800gr.

• To confirm the specifications listed above, the Robot Athlete will be weighed and must comfortably fit into a control box.

      ➤ The control box measures (25 x 25) centimeters plus two (2) millimeters tolerance.

• The Athlete Robot should be placed in the control box without applying pressure.

• The Robot Athlete must have a start and stop button.

• For the bow, the use of common rubber bands of any diameter, up to 4 mm in width, is permitted.

• The Robot Athlete must not damage the track or pose a threat to spectators in any way.

• Regardless of the robot category, only 1 microprocessor, 4 motors and 4 sensors are allowed.

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🧪 TECHNICAL INSPECTION​

• The initial technical inspection takes place on the day of the competition, during the Robot Athlete’s first attempt.

• During the initial inspection, the team will be asked questions about the critical parts of the robot's program.
  ➤ The team must have their laptop with the robot’s program open.
  ➤ If it becomes clear from the answers that the team does not understand the program, they will receive a penalty equal to -20% of the score they achieve in the event.

• The technical inspection includes a robot examination based on the specifications described above.
  ➤ If the robot does not meet the requirements, it will not be allowed to compete and will be automatically disqualified from the event.

• After the completion of the initial inspection, the Robot Athlete is assigned its unique ID code.

• If a team is not present at the time of the initial technical inspection, it will result in automatic disqualification from the competition.

• A secondary technical inspection is also conducted before each attempt, performed by the assistant referee.

• It is mandatory for the Robot Athlete Technician to wear safety glasses. Protective equipment is mandatory on the playing field before and during matches. The protective equipment will be checked during the technical inspection.

• The lack of protective equipment in whole or in part will be reason for the team to be disqualified from the Sport.

• If, during the competition procedure, the referee determines that a Robot Athlete is violating or failing to meet the prescribed specifications, the referee has the right to disqualify it immediately.

🏟️ FIELD

• The competition mat has dimensions of 2.36cm Length x 1.14 Width x 0.05cm Perimeter Barrier Height,

• Its color is white and the texture of the tarpaulin is printable.

• It has a 5cm thick black frame around the perimeter.

• On one side in width it has a blue rectangular frame with dimensions of 1.05cm x 40cm.

• In the middle of it and on the edge there is a red square frame with dimensions 30cm x 30cm where there is a base with dimensions 25cm Length x 25cm Width x 10cm Height (Robot Athlete position).

• The Goal is a styrofoam circle with a total diameter of 40cm

      ➤The target has 10 zones with 10 concentric circles.

      ➤The maximum score one can achieve with one shot is 10 points if it hits the center of the circles. Each shot on                  subsequent rings reduces the score by 1 point. The goal of every Robot Athlete is to collect as many points as possible.

      ➤If an arrow touches 2 circles, the circle with the highest score counts.

      ➤If an arrow misses the target, there is no point.

• The center of the target is directly opposite the Athlete Robot at a height of 35cm from the surface.

• The Competition arrow must be less than than 30g. Each team must make their own dart, which must have a rounded tip and not be dangerous to use.

• To test the Robot Athletes before the start of the Games there will be a test round for a specific period of time and according to a schedule that will be announced on the day of the Games.​

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