Maze Runner

All that you need to know about Maze Runner Maze Runner Challenge –

Rules & Guidelines

Overview: The Maze Runner Challenge is a technical competition where participants navigate a small car through a maze.

Eligibility: Open to all students. Teams can have 2 members. Only registered teams are allowed to participate.

Car Specifications: The car must fit within 20cm (L) x 20 cm (W) x 8 cm (H). The car must be battery-operated. Autonomous navigation is allowed. Manual cars are not allowed. No harmful components such as sharp edges, explosives, or hazardous materials are allowed.

Maze Overview: The maze will contain obstacles and dead turns to challenge participants. The exact layout and specifications will be revealed on the event day.

General Guidelines: Participants must follow event coordinators’ instructions. Any damage to the maze or unfair play will lead to disqualification. The decision of the judges is final.

Rules

Team Composition: Each team will have two members.

Attempts: Each team gets two attempts per round. In the first attempt, one participant will drive the car. In the second attempt, the other participant must drive. A single participant cannot drive in both attempts.

Rounds & Qualification

First Round: The top 10 teams with the best completion times will qualify for the second round.

Second Round: Additional obstacles will be introduced. Each team gets two attempts, one per participant. The top 5 teams will qualify for the final round.

Final Round: The top 2 teams with the best times will be declared winners.

Conditional Time Limit: If participation is higher than expected, a time limit will be set for each round and attempt to ensure smooth progression of the competition.

Scoring & Penalties: Fastest completion time wins.

Touching the car: +5 seconds.

Resetting at checkpoint: +10 seconds.

Hitting maze wall: +5 seconds.

Judging Criteria: The time taken to complete the maze. The number of penalties incurred in case of a tie. Final decision will be made by the judge.

Winner: Fastest completion time with minimum penalties.

Best Innovation: Most creative car design (if participants bring their own car).

Safety Precautions: Ensure that the car adheres to the given safety standards. Avoid high-speed collisions to prevent damage to the maze and other components. Participants bringing their own cars must ensure no harmful materials or components are used.