1. The initial size of the robot should be restricted within 25cm * 25cm * 100cm (length * breadth * height).
2. In case the participant is using a camera mounted on the robot itself, then the camera and extensions may exceed the dimension.
3. The robot can exceed these dimensions once the event has commenced.
4. LEGO kits or its spare parts are not allowed, but the participant can use ready made gear boxes or bases.
5. Maximum of two cameras are allowed in the event:
   1. Overhead Camera: Mounted on a wooden stand over the arena.Stand and camera will be provided by the ROBOTIX team.The participants are allowed to bring their own cameras
   2. On-Board Camera: Optional. Mounted on the robot itself. This won't be provided and the participant may bring it along.
6. Setting up the camera and software will be the participant's responsibility.To avoid any difficulties we recommend that you bring a pre-configured computer/laptop and camera for the event.
7. Camera Specifications:

Definition: 100k pixels
HI-Resolving power: 640X480
Video Format: 24 bit RGB
Interface: USB
Frame Rate: 320 X 240 up to 30 frames/sec (CIF)
640 X 480 up to 15 frames/sec (VGA)
Sensor size: 4.83 X 3.64mm

Arena
1. The arena will be a 2.5 m x 2.5m wooden surface painted with black blackboard paint. There would be a buffer area of 20 cm on each side of the arena.
2. The arena would consist of a starting zone, checkpoints, obstacles and an end point.
3. The green lines would not be present on the actual arena and are marked only for clear understanding of arena.
4. A stand for mounting the camera would be provided by the Robotix Team.
   
   Obstacles:
5. The obstacles will be WHITE in color and made of wood.
6. The top face would be basically of 5 different shapes: Square
   Rectangle
   Circular
   T-Shaped
   L-Shaped
7. The number and dimensions of obstacles will not be disclosed and may change during different rounds.
8. The maximum dimension of top face of the obstacles would be 40cm x 40cm whereas the minimum dimension would be 10cm x 10cm.
9. The circular obstacle may have a diameter from 10cm to 40cm.
10. All the obstacles will have a height of 10cm.
11. The obstacles will not be fixed to the arena floor.
    
    Checkpoints:
12. Checkpoints are basically circular patches of RED color (10 cm diameter) stuck to the arena floor.
13. There may be 2 - 4 checkpoints in the arena.
    
    End Point:
14. The End Point is denoted by a RED square of dimension 30cm x 30cm. This again would be stuck to the ground. The color would be same as that of the checkpoints.
15. The location of the End Point will also be random and not disclosed until the start of event. Lego kits or its spare parts are not allowed, but the participant can use ready made gear boxes or bases.

1. Participants are required to submit a brief write up on their bot (not exceeding 1500 words). It should mention any special algorithm, circuitry or any other unique feature which has been implemented on the bot. The Best Algorithm Prize will be decided on the basis of these write ups. Participants must submit a hard copy of the write up at the beginning of the competition.
2. At a time only one robot will be allowed inside the arena.
3. The rules are subject to changes. Please keep checking our website for latest updates
4. MATLAB or any other kind of softwares and all type of libraries are allowed.Participants are required to brind their own software. No software will be provided by the Robotix Team.Setting up the software on the provided computer is the participant's responsibility.
5. Each team can consist of a maximum of 4 members.The team members can be from different institutes or colleges. They should be a student of a college and should bring along their college i-card.
6. Each team should have unique participants i.e. no two teams can have even a single participant in common.
7. The participants will be provided with 220 Volt 50 Hz standard AC supply. Participants will have to themselves arrange for any other power supply required for their bot.
8. Only power supply line and computer link lines will be allowed to the bot. These lines should remain slack throughout the event.
9. The decision of the ROBOTIX team will be final and binding.
10. The robot has to navigate through the arena to reach and stop at the end point. During the process the robot has to pass through each and every checkpoint avoiding all the obstacles, touching them would lead to a penalty.
11. If the robot passes partially through the checkpoint, the checkpoint would be assumed to be covered. Similarly, the robot will be declared to reach the end point even if it is partially in. Its compulsory to cover each checkpoint before reaching the end point or else a penalty would be imposed.
12. Participants can bring their own cameras , computers, laptops and other sensory and lighting equipment. A desktop computer will be provided by the ROBOTIX team . The machine will be running Windows Xp with 256MB RAM and a pentium 3 class processor or above. The arena will be having a standard classroom illumination. Any extra illumination will have to be provided by the participant.
13. The participant is allowed to use a maximum of two cameras: An overhead camera provided by the ROBOTIX team and another mounted on the robot itself (optional) which has to be arranged by the participant.
    
14. Setting up the camera and software will be the participant's responsibility.To avoid any difficulties we recommend that you bring a pre-configured computer/laptop and camera for the event.
    Penalty
15. Touching Obstacle: A penalty of 100 points would be imposed on the robot for touching an obstacle. There won't be another penalty for touching the same obstacle within the next 5 seconds and after that a penalty of 50 points. Meanwhile if it touches another obstacle, a penalty of 100 points will be imposed
16. If the robot reaches the end point without covering the checkpoints, a penalty of 500 points would be imposed for missing each checkpoint.
17. In case the robot malfunctions during the run, the participant can ask for a restart. A maximum of three restarts are allowed.
    

1. A maximum of 10 minutes would be allowed to complete the task.
2. For crossing each checkpoint correctly, 1000 points will be awarded.
3. For reaching and stopping at the end point, another 1000 points will be awarded. If the robot crosses the end point but when it stops it is outside the end points, only 500 points will be awarded.
4. Final Score = [1000 x(no. of checkpoints covered)] + [1000/500 points for reaching end point] - [500 x (uncovered check points)] - [penalty points] - [net time taken in seconds]