SUMO RUMBLE – THE ULTIMATE ROBOT BATTLE Organized by ANARC (Asimov NIT Agartala Robotics Club) as part of AAYAM XI , the annual national technical festival of NIT Agartala. About the Competition Sumo Rumble is a tactical test of mechanical durability, torque, traction, and strategic pushing. Unlike conventional robot combat, this competition focuses on superior grip, center-of-gravity stability, and precision wedge design.
The objective is simple: dominate the arena, withstand your opponent's force, and outmaneuver their robot to push it beyond the ring boundary. I. Bot Specifications & Technical Constraints 1.
Dimensions: The robot must fit within a sizing box of 35 cm × 30 cm × 20 cm at the start of the match. 2.
Weight Limit: Maximum weight must not exceed 5 kg, including the onboard power source. A 10% tolerance is permitted to account for structural fasteners. 3.
Power & Voltage: - Maximum allowable operational voltage is 12V DC nominal. 4.
Mobility & Control: - Both wired tether and wireless RF/Bluetooth control systems are permitted. - Tethered wires must remain slack throughout the match. - Wires must not be used to pull, lift, or assist the robot. 5.
Weapon Restrictions: - Only passive mechanisms such as wedges, static scoops, and pushers are permitted. - Active weapons, including high-speed spinning blades, pneumatic flippers, flamethrowers, and electromagnets designed to damage the arena floor or opponents, are strictly prohibited. II. Arena Specifications - The competition will take place on a raised circular platform measuring 150 cm in diameter. - Both robots will be positioned at the center of the ring, facing away from each other (back-to-back). - Robots will be placed 20 cm apart before the match begins. III. Match & Round Structure - Each match will consist of a maximum of 3 rounds. - Each round will have a maximum duration of 3 minutes. - The match will begin strictly on the referee's whistle. A round will be won when: 1. Any part of the opponent's robot touches the floor outside the ring. 2. The opponent's robot becomes completely immobilized or ceases to move for more than 20 seconds. IV. Fouls & Penalties 1.
Tether Violation: - Intentionally pulling the tether wire to rescue or assist a robot will result in an immediate round loss. 2.
Simultaneous Fall: - If both robots fall out of the ring simultaneously, the round will be restarted. 3.
Prohibited Components: - The use of any restricted active weapon or dangerous component will result in disqualification. V. Evaluation Criteria - Pushing strength and torque. - Traction and stability. - Mechanical design and durability. - Strategic execution and maneuverability. - Successful elimination of the opponent from the arena.
15th
Venue
SAC Building, Ground Floor , NIT Agartala
Agartala, India
November Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00
PM Venue: SAC Building, Ground
Floor Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions. All participating teams must adhere to the technical specifications, safety guidelines, and match regulations. The decision of the referee and organizing committee will be final.