competition dynamics written by larry liu and saints robotics 1899
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Competition DynamicsCompetition DynamicsWritten by Larry Liu and Saints Robotics 1899Written by Larry Liu and Saints Robotics 1899
Overview
• Preparation• Event logistics– Basic schedule– Competition structure
• Team member roles
Before the competition…
• Media release forms• Self-inspection
Safety
• Goggles – Wear in pits at all times– Goggles may be provided at event
• Shoes – No open toes• No loose clothing• Robot transportation – Slowly, make sure
people nearby know you’re coming through• Tethering to prevent interference
General Schedule: 3 Days
• Thursday: Pit setup, inspection, practice matches
• Friday: Seeding matches, award ceremony• Saturday: Seeding matches, alliance selection,
playoffs, award ceremony, cleanup
Opening Ceremonies
• National anthem of represented countries• A few quick speeches• Note: if you’re in the first match after the
opening ceremony, your robot should be on the field before the ceremony begins
Thursday: Pit Setup
• One adult and no more than three students• Arrive early, uncrate (or unbag), move all tools
to pit area• Vacate pit area afterwards until official
opening
Thursday: Inspection
• Must pass inspection to compete in official matches– Includes software inspection!
• Have people knowledgeable in build and programming around
• Tip: Go through the inspection checklist in game manual before crating/bagging robot during build season
Thursday: Practice Matches
• Schedule is not rigid– Scheduled teams get priority– Teams who have not yet completed a practice match
get priority afterwards
• Each team must participate in one practice match– Meant for testing compatibility of robot software with
field management system
• Inspection completion advised, but not required
Friday: Official Matches
• Matches count toward seeding the team• Seeded with three scoring systems (next slide)• Top 8 seeds become alliance captains for
playoffs
Scoring Systems (2010)
• Seeding Score: total points scored by the alliances the robot is on– Primary system used for seeding
• Coopertition Points: double the losing team’s unpenalized score– Breaks ties in seeding score
• Bonus Points: points scored from certain difficult objectives– E.g. Breakaway – Hanging points
Saturday: Alliance Selection
• One representative per team– Generally scout leader or captain
• Captains select two teams to form an alliance– If a top 8 team is selected, all lower ranked teams
move up (i.e. Seed 9 becomes captain 8)
• Selection order: Alliances 1 to 8, then 8 to 1
Practice Fields
• Availability varies by event• Queue up—there’s usually a line!• Must be tethered
Machining
• Availability varies by event• If available, there will be a someone to assist
you– Do not use in his/her absence
Scouting
• Qualitative: Pit scouting– Examine features of the robot off the field
• Empirical/Quantitative: Match scouting– Evaluate performance on the field
• Tip: Have a scout leader to organize and know all information; s/he should represent the team for alliance selection
Pits
• Robot repairs and programming• A representative to “sell the team” to other
teams• Have knowledgeable members ready to
discuss the robot with judges• Tip: Keep tools and parts organized, do not
crowd the pits with members
Media
• One media badge per team– Must be worn and visible– Grants access to competition field to one non-
drive team member
Drive Team
• Do NOT lose badges– Four badges: Two drivers, coach, human player
• Discuss strategy with alliance partners• Inform build and programming team about
malfunctions and necessary repairs
Playoffs
• Best two out of three• Single elimination bracket• If a robot breaks down, it will be replaced by
next highest seeded robot
Team Spirit
• Shirts – Team unity!• Pit decoration• Flags – Given to emcee before each match• Spirit Gear!– Buttons, candy, wristbands, etc.
• Promotional information– Flyers, trifold presentation, past trophies, etc.
Lunch
• Availability depends on venue• Parent network to provide food is most
reliable• Designated lunch time
Awards Ceremony
• One on Friday– Off-site awards, i.e. Website and Animation
• One on Saturday– Competition-related, i.e. Champion and Finalists– Chairman’s Award