| Quick reference | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Code: | LFS & LFK |
| Control: | Autonomous |
| Open to: | All up to senior 4 |
| Max Robot Size: | 20 cm wide |
| Weight Limit: | None |
| Playing field: | 4 arenas, each are 1.22 m x 1.22 m square |
| Playing Field Finish: | Matt White Melamine finish with nominal 19 mm wide black stripe (electrical tape). Note: That in places where the line changes direction, the width of the stripe may vary between 1 and 36mm wide. |
| Playing Field Surface: | Arenas #1, 3 & 4 are flat, while arena #2 is 65% flat with two 15 degree surfaces. |
Competition Objectives
“Line Follower” requires you to program your robot to follow an 19 mm wide black line around each of four progressively harder arenas.
Rules
LFS (Line Follower Scratch-Built) competition is for home built robots utilizing
Arduino or similar processors that have been programmed by the builder or if the program was downloaded from the internet we expect you to demonstrate how the code was extensively modified, We suggest you bring with you a printout of the code used and the original.
LFK, (Line Follower Kit) competition is intended for commercial robots powered with 3pi, or other similar processors.
The line shall be no closer to the boundary than 12 cm. but may draw close to or even cross another black line.
There is no weight or height limit.
The arenas are numbered 1 – 4 and each competing robot will be expected to
attempt all four arenas. Each arena will have a 25mm high wall around the perimeter to constrain runaway robots.
Each robot will have up to 3 minutes to complete each arena. Following a failed attempt, a competitor may request from the judge the ability to
make a second attempt at an arena. This is not a right and will be granted only at the discretion of the Judge and dependent upon scheduling.
Competitors may elect to take a break between arenas to recharge or re-tweak sensors or programming. A test track that includes an example of each track detail will be available for adjustment and testing.
Important information for line followers:
It is understood that contestants may require significant assistance in the design and/or construction of the Line Follower robot and that they are encouraged to seek out suitable expertise. Manitoba Robot Games planning committee are prepared to help make suitable connections with the electronic engineering community in support of Manitoba students.
Contact Herb Reynolds for more information.
Example Lines
Note: This is a representation only. There may be minor differences in the actual playing field.
Arena #1
Arena #2
Arena #3
Arena #4
