Art & Innovation
Build, or modify, something along aesthetically pleasing lines that does something deliberately by itself. Purposefulness not essential. Firefighter - View Rules - Arena (english or metric ) - Floor Items (details )

The Objective is to build a computer controlled Robot that can move through a model structure, find a "burning oil derrick"(lit candle) and then extinguish it in the shortest time subject to a few operating factors (see Scoring section in the Rules). This is meant to stimulate the real-world operation of a Robot performing a fire extinguishing function in an oilfield or home. Line Following - View Rules

The Line Follower
The Line Follower is a classic introductory robot design and requires a minimal amount of resources (go to your search engine on the Internet and enter “line following robot”). These Line Follower robots can use microprocessor control or simple digital or analog control systems and are highly visual and entertaining to watch! A great event for reprogrammed Mini-Sumos. Photovore - View Rules

Within a 10 cm (3.93") cube, build a device that is self contained, solar powered, and goal seeking. Your only power source is a solarcell. The robot competitor will have to face off against other devices in a well-lit competition area, having to avoid obstacles and race to the light. Once there have your robot dominate the light pool until the end of the round.

Search & Rescue
Search and Rescue! Navigate between the 4 in high walls of a 4 ft x 8 ft maze with your robot or remote-controlled vehicle and rescue a stuffed teddy bear, but don't move any of the walls. The fastest rescue wins!

Sumo - Master Mini

Sumo - Mini
Within a 10cm square column, build a robot sumo wrestler weighing under 500 grams to compete against other Mini-Sumo Wrestlers in a 77cm ring.

Sumo - R / C
This contest pits your creation against another robot in a field of combat where brute strength and cat-like reflexes combine to create the ultimate battle! The challenge is to create a robot whose sole purpose is to push, throw, flip, drag, or otherwise move your opponent out of a five foot diameter circular ring within three minutes. This competition is the most popular of the events, both to watch and to participate in!

Sumo - Autonomous

Walker
Walking robots compete in head-to-head races over varied rough but equal terrains. The robot will win points based on design, speed, and overall coolness. Competitors that accumulate the most points over three races shall win.