Three laws of robotics apply:
Isaac Asimov: The Complete Robot, Nightfall Inc., 1982.
In case that device does not conform the safety rules, the jury may not allow it to participate and may not allow its operation.
Each robot that could harm the participants, spectators, or devices will be immediately shut down.
It is not allowed to use a combustion engine. Otherwise, there are no limits given on construction. There is only one requirement - the robot must be built by a competitor (competitors). This does not exclude commercial construction kits (LEGO, Fischertechnik); restricted are only complete final products.
No part of the robot may work with voltages greater than 24 V. Total power consumption should be less than 20 A. Exceptions from this rule must be confirmed by the jury. All control circuits must be parts of the robot. The robot may not be controlled from any external device, for example, an external PC connected to the robot by cable or wireless.
There are no restrictions on electronic parts and power supplies.
There are no limits given on sensors type, count, and dimensions, if they do not break other rules.
Competitors may not use external tools for navigation improvement (labels, beacons, mirrors, etc.).
There will be a jury watching over the rules.
The jury has at least three members; it consists of the university and sponsors representatives, professionals, and students.
The jury decisions are definitive in each controversial situation and also in the questions of rules interpretation.
The robot is disqualified when it breaks any rule of the competition, but especially in these situations:
The participants are not allowed to use any equipment which harms or disturbs another robot (e.g., jammer, light flash, interfering ultrasonic or infrared transmitter). Disturbances or assistance caused by the intervention of humans during a competition are forbidden as well. In case of violation of this rule, the contestant will be disqualified immediately.
The competition will take place in usual climate conditions (T = 270 - 310 K, p = 90 - 120 kPa, 0 - 90% RH).
The real illumination of the scene cannot be pre-determined. Before the competition, there will be time for optimal settings of all sensors. The organizer cannot guarantee that people won't cast shadows on the scene.
Warning:
Constructors need to realize that modern cameras use flash and infrared transmitters for focusing.
The construction should count on these interference signals, because the competition will be electronically recorded using many such devices.
Every team has to submit technical documentation, which describes electronics, construction, and control algorithm. The minimum is to fill the web page with the prescribed form. This form must be filled in advance, during the registration. Without the technical details filled in, the jury may not approve the participant for the contest.
On demand of the jury, the participant must be ready to answer detailed questions about the construction and/or its software.
By registering and completing the application form for the Istrobot competition, participants agree to the publication of their personal data in the form of the application form, start list, and results on the competition website (istrobot.sk and robotika.sk). The names of the winners may also appear in the press release and media, as well as on social networks (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube). The contestant agrees to publish his/her video on the contest website and social networks (e.g., istrobot.sk, robotika.sk, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), of course, with the author's name.
Photography and video: Our events are public. We process your personal data in the form of photographs and video recordings concerning your person or expressions of a personal nature in connection with your participation in the event. The purpose of this processing is to capture and use these recordings by publishing them on the websites robotika.sk and istrobot.sk, on social networks, in press releases, and with co-organizers, as well as for the promotion of the organizers and robotics in general. Please note that such recordings will be made during the event and that by participating, you consent to this processing of your personal data. If you disagree, you have the right to object to the photographer or videographer regarding the capture of your visual/audio recording.