Rules
http://sparc.tools/wordpress/wp-content … s_v1.0.pdf
Errata
2016-05-08: Fire weapons are allowed with fuel included in robot weight. Section 15.2 applies, with leniency towards fuel that comes out in a flaming liquid state, as these are small robots and we’ll have a CO2 extinguisher on hand.
2016-05-10: Flying robots are allowed and count as non-wheeled bots for weight. Keep in mind the arena is about 69x69x39 inches on the inside, with a scoreboard and light on the ceiling.
2016-07-12: (Section 4.2.4) The sentence “Sides of a bot within 1 inch of the floor must be perpendicular” is not a requirement because these are very small bots. Wedges are still disallowed, but by intent of design and not a strict side-height requirement."
Tech Inspections
Safety inspections are conducted in accordance with the SPARC rule set in order for a bot to participate.
Participants must demonstrate:
Tournament
There will be a a double elimination bracket for each the ant and beetle weight classes.
Each match starts with 3 minutes on the clock. At 1:30 remaining, hazards will activate in the arena. The match is over when one contestant is incapable of moving for 10 seconds, or If a contestant decides they’ve had enough (taps-out).
Scoring
In the event that both contestants are still mobile at the end of the 3 minutes, a victor will be chosen by 3 judges.
The contestants will be scored:
Feel free to ask questions and clarifications in this thread! If you’re unsure about something, ask first and avoid complications during weigh-in and tech inspection. Changes and deviations from the rules set will be listed in this top post if they apply to all participants.