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Kick-off Info Meeting
This PowerPoint Presentation file can be found at robofest.net under the “What’s New” Section and the “Get Involved/2016 Main” Page
17th 2016
V2.0 1/16/2016
WelcometoRobofest2016Little robots, Big Missions
• Dr. CJ Chung, Prof. of Computer Science, Founder and Director
• Dr. Chris Cartwright, Associate Prof. of Mathematics
• Dr. Joe DeRose• Dr. Fred Brauchler• Dr. Kurt Meister• Dr. John Miller• Prof. Keith Bozin• Prof. Maurice Tedder• Prof. Jon Ruszala• Many other LTU professors
• Shannan Palonis, Coordinator• Lynn Garrison, Coordinator• Teri Dubois, Coordinator• Katie Bis, Coordinator• Lauren Jordan, Coordinator• Chris Parker, Program Assistant• Marilyn Weisman, MCS Dept.• David Carbery• Don Dubois• Gordon Stein• Prathik Akunuri• Nirmit Changani• Devson Butani• Candace Byrnes• Levi White• Josh Brudnak• Many other LTU student assistants 2
I. Overview
II. Rules for Each Main Competition Category
III. Intro to Open Competition Categories
IV. 2016 Registration
V. Schedule
VI. Q & A
Robofest2016Kick‐offInformationalMeetingAgenda
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Robofest’s mission is to• Inspire K‐16 students for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM),
• Develop creativity and problem solving skills, and • Prepare them to excel in higher education and technological careers.
RobofestMissionStatement
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• Autonomous – Sensors required• Challenging ‐ dynamic playing fields, unknown factors, and no direct adult help allowed
• Any robotics kit / system • Affordable (reusing old kits; Registration fee: $50)• Pre and Post Assessments (on‐line)• Qualifying Competitions, Michigan Championship & World Championship
• Age Divisions– Jr. Division: 5th – 8th (in spring 2016)– Sr. Division: 9th – 12th (in spring 2016)
• Variety of competition categories for more opportunities in STEM learning
FeaturesofRobofest
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• Main Competitions–Game– Exhibition
• Other Open Competition Categories– Vision Centric Challenge (Vcc)– BottleSumo –Unknown Mission Challenge (UMC)
2016SeasonOpportunities
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I. Overview
II. Rules for Each Main Competition Category
III. Intro to Open Competition Categories
IV. 2016 Registration
V. Schedule
VI. Q & A
Robofest2016Kick‐offInfoMeetingAgenda
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Competition Category
Age Division
Team Size
Robot Unknown factors
Game –RoboGolf
Jr. & Sr. Max 5 Any Yes
Exhibition Jr. & Sr. Max 5 Any No
MainCompetitions
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Team Registration Fee: $50
(participation medal, certificate, and trophy, etc.)
RoboGolf – 2016Game
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Autonomously find each green area, locate a standard golf ball, stop, and putt the ball into a hole by using a piece of wood (wooden putter) moved by at least one actuator (motor)
• Go to robofest.net and click on “Game” link to watch 5 videos
• Example video 1: https://youtu.be/bgDL4n1xs3U
• Playlist for all 5 videos:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoaa287K8J2xj0JBaEZrrHAo_VaWoqt1o
2016Game“RoboGolf”Videos
• 4 standard golf balls with numbers 1 ~ 4 will be used. • 2 minutes are given per game round.• Starting location & orientation are unveiled before the work‐time for each round. The starting location will not be on green areas. It will not be between green areas 1~3 and the holes.
• The robot can putt only one ball at a time. The ball may only be struck/hit once and at the original location on the green.
• The robot body must be at rest while the robot is striking the ball with the putter.
• The wooden putter must be moved by at least one actuator• Teams cannot touch the robot during the round.• There is no Home Base. The robot does not need to return to where it started.
• Only Judge can end the round.
RoboGolfRules
1. Human contact/touch with the official playing field materials2. Human contact/touch with the robot at any point after the
start (See item G on scoresheet)3. The robot touches the hole‐structures4. The robot falls off the table (any part of the robot is touching
the floor)
Ifanyofthefollowingviolationsoccur,theroundends.Scoresearnedbeforetheendofaroundareretained.
• The ball was hit by the robot body, not by the wooden putter• The ball was pushed, but not hit or struck by the putter• The ball was legally putted, not from the original location• The robot body was moving when the putter struck/hit the ball
If the above cases occur, the Judge must immediately announce “Invalid” and record the invalid ball number on the score sheet. The round continues, and the Judge leaves the ball where it lies either in the hole or on the table.
Invalidballisdeclaredwhenitgoesintoahole‐slotbyillegalputtingasbelow:
PlayingFieldLayout
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GreenAreapapers
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WoodenPutter
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SetupofHole‐Slots
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• Your robot may expand to putt the ball. However, it still must fit within a box with a 50 x 50 x 50 cm base when fully expanded.
• Weight limitation: none • Any number of sensors/sensor types (unless it is harmful to humans)
• Any number/type of motors/servo motors (multiplexor is OK to use)
• Any material/robot kit may be used to construct your robot including tape, glue, bolts and nuts, rubber bands, etc.
• A team ID tag on top of the robot is required. • A label identifying the front side of the robot is required
RobotSpecifications(ForbothJuniorandSeniorDivision)
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DifferencesbetweenJuniorandSenioragedivisions
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1. Playing field configuration may be different for each round.2. When unknown factors are unveiled, teams will be provided
hard‐copy of unveiled information.3. Teams will be given 30 min (work‐time) after unknown
factors are unveiled to work on their robots. During this time, no adult (including parents & coach) is allowed in the pit.
4. All teams must submit their robot to the impound area when the 30 minute work‐time is expired.
5. During the impounding process, judges will inspect robots. (size of the robot, the putter, Team ID, and label indicating the front side)
6. After impounding, the judges will reset Green Area No. 4 location. (Senior division only)
7. The Emcee shall announce the next slide before the work‐time begins each round.
RulestoPlayTwoRounds(1/2)
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• No adult is allowed in the pit area during work‐time. • Any verbal/electronic communication between coach/parent/contestants is prohibited during work‐time. If anyone sees any suspicious activities, please notify the nearest volunteer immediately.
• Students must stay in the pit area until their robot is impounded.
• Spectators are welcome to take pictures or video, but please make sure your flash is off.
ImportantAnnouncementsBeforeEachRound
8. Teams will compete in a pre‐determined order decided by the site host.
9. Only two contestants per team are allowed at the playing field during your run.
10. Contestants must move away at least 1m from the table edge after starting the robot.
11. A team member must sign the score sheet to confirm the team’s score.
12. Entered scores shall be displayed to teams to validate data entry.
13. Winners in each age division will be decided by the averageFinal Score of the 2 rounds. Tie breakers will be: (1) best Final Score of two rounds, (2) rerun, if needed. At the World Championship on May 14, completion time may be used as another tie breaker, if necessary.
RulestoPlayTwoRounds(2/2)
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ScoringSheet
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ScoreSheetExampleCase
ScoreSheetExampleCase
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1. What happens if the ball is putted before the 2 minutes end and enters into the hole after the 2 minutes end? It is valid.
2. What happens if a ball hits another ball? The game round continues and scoring is done at the end of the round.
3. What happens if a ball bounces out of the hole‐slot after hitting another ball in the slot? Game continues and scoring is done at the end of the game. The slot has enough room for more than 4 balls.
4. The ball was putted and landed on another green area. Can the team get 5 points? Yes.
5. How to decide whether a ball is outside the green? It must be completely outside. See Figure below.
FAQs(1/3)
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6. Are the greens #1, #2, and #3 parallel to each other? The Green Areas will be setup as parallel as possible. But there will be some error margin.
7. Can teams use pool stick style or baseball batting style putting? Yes.
8. Can you add more weight to the putter? We will check only the dimension of the wood.
9. Can holes be drilled in the wood? Yes. We encourage students to use screws or nuts and bolts rather than glue, since we will require teams to detach the wood from the robot to start the competition at the World Championship.
10. How will the starting location be determined by the center of the robot or by the edge? By the edge. Team should select what is considered the “front” of their robot and label it. Once it is chosen and labeled, it cannot be changed.
11. Is there a chance to restart? No. Once started, no more restart.
FAQs(2/3)
12. Can student verbally say when they want the round to be ended? No. Team members cannot terminate the game or approach the table to grab the robot. The game will end only if one of the following occurs:
– The 2 minute time limit expires– All 4 balls have been hit and have come to rest AND the robot stops on the table
– The robot leaves the table (the table will be on the floor, so it would not fall)
– The Judge asks the team members if they would like to end the round if the robot malfunctions or stops moving
13. Can a robot use a touch sensor to start? Yes.14. Balls moved since Robot was heavy or it struck the table. Do we
reset the balls? No. Game continues. Robots should be constructed to move without disrupting the balls on the table. Disrupted balls will not get any points. See “E” on Scoresheet.
FAQs(3/3)
• Complete freedom to show off any type of creative intelligent robotics project ‐ Robotics Science Fair
• Recommended Theme for 2016: None.• Must employ sensors• Human to Robot, Robot to Robot interaction strongly encouraged.
• Program controlled remote is allowed, if the program of remote controller is programmed by students.
• Sharing online videos (such as YouTube) is highly recommended
• Space for each team must be limited to 64 square ft including a 6ft or 8ft table.
ExhibitionCompetitionCategory
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• Visit robofest.net and click on Prior Years, then Prior Year Exhibitions.
• Watch Videos (or pictures) of all the top winners since 2002• 4 minutes are given for an official presentation including demos. Team are responsible to keep the time.
• Teams are not supposed to ask Judges to be a part of the official demo.
Exhibition Example Projects
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• View the Exhibition Judging Rubric online by going to robofest.net→ Exhibi on
• Or directly at: http://robofest.net/2016/robofestExhRubric.pdf
• The application of math and science theories which are appropriate to the team members’ age level is a strong plus for judging. Not appropriate to the age level is OK, but it may not give any advantages for the judging.
• One member team is allowed, but will get lowest score for teamwork criteria.
ExhibitionJudging
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JudgingRubric
JudgingRubric‐ Continued
I. Overview
II. Rules for Each Main Competition Category
III. Intro to Open Competition Categories
IV. 2016 Registration
V. Schedule
VI. Q & A
Robofest2016Kick‐offInfoMeetingAgenda
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2016OpenCompetitionCategories
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Registration fee per team: $50(participation medal, certificate, and trophy, etc.)
• Open competitions ‐ do not require a qualifying competition
• Competitions will be held during World Championship, May 13‐14
• First come, first served. Space is limited. Register and pay registration fee early! World Championship Vcc, BottleSumo, UMC Registration will open in late March.
2016OpenCompetitionCategories
• Vision based Robot navigation challenge for advanced high school/college
• Open event; does not require a qualifier, except some countries
• Rules: robofest.net→ Vcc• 2016 challenge to recognize alphanumeric character pattern on Mosaic
VisionCentricChallenge(Vcc)‐Mosaic
• Be the first robot to intentionally push a bottle off the table OR be the last robot remaining on the table.
BottleSumo
Jr. Division Sr. Division
• Open event; does not require a qualifying competition except some countries
• robofest.net→ BottleSumo
BottleSumo:Jr.vs.Sr.Division
• Open event; does not require qualifier except some countries
• Jr. and Sr. divisions• Missions are completely unknown until day of challenge
• Lego NXT or EV3 only• All robot components must be un‐assembled at the beginning of the competition
• UMC Rules: robofest.net→ UMC• LTU scholarships to Winners of Sr. Division teams
UnknownMissionChallenge(UMC)
I. Overview
II. Rules for Each Main Competition Category
III. Intro to Open Competition Categories
IV. 2016 Registration & How to Advance
V. Schedule
VI. Q & A
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World Championship
Michigan Championship
Michigan Qualifiers
May 13-14, 2016 LTU, Michigan, USA
Apr 30, 2016at LTU
US (Non‐MI) Qualifiers
US (Non‐MI) Screening • Game by scores at Qualifiers
• Exhibition by submitted Video (due April 16)International
Qualifiers
Game or ExhibitionOpen Categories(Vcc, BottleSumo, UMC)
International Video Q
ualifier US Video
Qualifier Due April 10
Due April 10
• Complete list at robofest.net→ Registra on• United States: MI, MA, MO, HI, TX, FL, IN, CA, IL, OH, WA, …
• International: Canada, India, Korea, Mexico, South Africa, France, Hong Kong, China, Egypt, Lebanon, Ghana, …
• Video Submission Site (see next slide)• Early date qualifying sites will advance more teams than later date sites!
• Last call: still accepting site host applications ‐ Email [email protected]
2016QualifyingSitesforGame/Exhibition
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• Video Submission in Game and Exhibition is available to teams who do not have a Robofest Qualifier in close proximity
• Game teams: contact [email protected] prior to the submission to get unknown factors
• When submitting a video, the coach must include the signed submission form available http://www.robofest.net/2016/VideoSubForm16.pdf
• All videos must be received by Sun. April 10, 2016, 11:59pm EDT • Email the video link to [email protected] is the preferred method
• Site IDs to register– USA Video Qualifier: USA_Video_Qualifier– International Video Qualifier: International_Video_Qualifier
SubmittingaQualifierVideo:USTeamsoutsideMI&Internationalteams
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• Medals and Certificates will be mailed to each coach
• Winners will be decided by Judges appointed by Robofest office
• Winner’s trophies will be shipped to the coach
RecognitionofVideoSubmissionTeams
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MichiganRobofestChampionship
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• Lawrence Tech University, Southfield, MI on Saturday, April 30, 2016
• Top teams from each Michigan qualifying competition will advance to Michigan Championship
• Open category competitions (BottleSumo, UMC, and Vcc) will NOT be part of MI Championship, only World Championship
• Winners of Sr. Division teams will win LTU scholarships
WorldRobofestChampionship
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• Lawrence Tech University, Southfield, MI on May 13‐14, 2016
• BottleSumo and UMC will be held on Friday, May 13 (Open competition categories)
• Game, Exhibition, Vcc will be held on Saturday, May 14
• World Conference integrated on STEaM Education through Robotics (WISER) will NOT be held this year.
Non‐MichiganTeams– HowtoAdvancetoWorldChampionship
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• Winners of the US Non Michigan Qualifying competitions will compete for an invitation to the World Championships
• Winning Exhibition teams must submit a video of their robot exhibition by Saturday, April 16, 2016 by emailing video link to [email protected]
• Game scores will be submitted by site hosts• Teams winning an invitation to World Championships will
be notified by Robofest World Headquarters April 23, 2016
• Upload team photograph within 3 weeks after the team registration and at least 10 days prior to the competition.
• Selection criteria: team spirit, unity, harmony, uniqueness, etc.
• Winners will be announced during the World Robofest Championship
• We are introducing a new Team Video Contest. Any team video link entered on the team coach account is automatically entered to the contest. The video length should be less than 10 minutes.
TeamPhoto&VideoContest
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2015 Winning Team Photos
• Can a coach register multiple teams at a site: Yes• Can a coach use one coach ID to register teams in multiple sites? Yes
• Can a student be a member of multiple teams? – Yes, but not the same category– For example, a student can participate in Game as well as BottleSumo
• Can a team, for example a Game team, register at multiple sites? No
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• 21 days (3 weeks) before the competition date• If a division at a site does not have 5 teams or more, the division may be canceled.
• Teams registered in the division at the site may be moved to another site; or teams can enter via video submission
TeamRegistrationDeadline
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• Any teacher, school administrator, parent (not necessarily from a school), tech specialist, or scientist/engineer is eligible to be a coach.
• Coaches must be adults without criminal record.• Please note: email is the primary and official communication method between Robofest and coaches.
• Coaches must agree to and abide by the 2016 Coach’s Pledge.
BecomingaTeamCoach
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• Recruit team volunteers, including tech mentors and assistant coaches, if needed
• Find sponsors• Facilitate team meetings• Enter/update the team data and upload team & robot photos
• Collect Consent & Release forms to submit at all event check‐ins
• Coordinate online pre & post assessment
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• Coaches must submit the Age Division Waiver Request Form by email or fax, if there is any age exception.
• Robofest will return the form to the coach with approval or disapproval.
• Usually, playing up from Jr. to Sr. is permitted.
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1. Read 2016 rules; if you are a returning coach, go to 4 below.
2. Go to robofest.net, click on Coach Login, and submit New Coach Registration form
3. Confirm the registration at your email account – If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact [email protected]
4. Log on to the coach account at robofest.net5. Select a competition site and a category per team6. Register team(s)7. Pay registration fee online using PayPal (or send a check)8. Upload team photo; update team info as necessary
StepstoRegisteraTeam
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I. Overview
II. Rules for Each Main Competition Category
III. Intro to Open Competition Categories
IV. 2016 Registration
V. Schedule & Misc.
VI. Q & A
Robofest2016Kick‐offInfoMeetingAgenda
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• December 4: Rules announced & posted on the web; Team registration begins
• Early January: finalization of Rules; watch for eNews announcement. Join eNews list at robofest.net
• January ~ February: 2016: Technical workshops, On‐site workshops
• February 20: Warm‐up at LTU (Judge Training)• March ~ early April: Qualifiers, post assessment• April 10: Video Qualifier deadline• April 16: Video Screening deadline• April 30: Michigan Robofest Championship• May 13‐14: World Robofest Championship
2016MainSeasonSchedule
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• RoboGolf Game:– EV3 Workshops at LTU: Jan 6, 23, 30, and Feb 6– EV3 Webinars: Jan 26 and Feb 6 (to be recorded)– RobotC Workshops at LTU: Jan 30 and Feb 13– …
• Vcc:– L2Bot Workshop at LTU: Mar 5
• BottleSumo:– Workshop: Early April
• Check out the complete list at www.robofest.net, click on “coach login” -> “Available workshops”
On campus workshops are only for registered and paid teams.
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• Robofest office M219 in Dec ~ Feb.o $10 (without table)o The kits consists of One Set of Pre‐cut Hole‐Slots,
6 green area papers, and 4 golf ballso Wood Putters will also be available to purchase for
$3• To order: Email [email protected] OR call 248‐204‐3568
Robofest Office will ship RoboGolf Game kits to each official host site (as listed in site host Letter of Agreement)
RoboGolf GameFieldKitswillbeavailableforpurchase
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• Limited number of Lego EV3 Core Sets• Original Price: $379.95 (including full software)https://shop.education.lego.com/legoed/en‐US/catalog/product.jsp?productId=5003400
• After adding tax and S&H, the actual price becomes $430
• $330.00 only for registered Robofest teams• Pick up at LTU in Michigan only• Questions: Email at [email protected]
EV3RobotSaleforRobofestTeams
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• Pre‐survey: Instructions will be emailed to coaches in when teams are registered.
• Post‐survey: After the qualifier, instructions will be emailed to coaches in early April.
OnlineSurveysforMathandScience(anonymous)
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I. Overview
II. Rules for Each Main Competition Category
III. Intro to Open Competition Categories
IV. 2016 Registration
V. Schedule & Misc.
VI. Q & A
Robofest2016Kick‐offInfoMeetingAgenda
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