RoboFinist 2023

1 . Narrow Line Follower

Narrow Line Follower — these are competitions for the quickest. The winner is the owner of the robot that went along the track with all turns and obstacles in the shortest time. The robots, which take part in this competition, may have any construction.

2 . Stepping robots marathon

The objective of this contest is to develop the robot with the special feet mechanism for the moving along the denoted trajectory at a step, run or jumps.

3 . Segway Race

Segway is the robot using to move just two wheels. Robots-segways must overcome the obstacle course in the fastest time.

4 . Relay Race

During five minutes two robots of the same team shall drive the maximum number of laps along the line with a relay baton passing it every time in the exchange zone. The field is a white polygon with black line, crossroads and obstacles.

5 . The Journey: Junior

"The Journey" is a complex type of contest combining several common tasks. Robot should do these tasks one by one without stops and pauses. Up to and including two members in team.

6 . The Journey: High

"The Journey" is a complex type of contest combining several common tasks. Robot should do these tasks one by one without stops and pauses. In the High category of the contest robot will have to go through the line with moving obstacle on it (robot should go round this obstacle and should not touch it), labyrinth, line with invertion after what kick out all but one the skittles from the ring in the Kegelring task. This skittle which robot should keep into the ring must be returned to the start - robot have to do all the tasks again! All these tasks must be done in five minutes.

7 . Remote Controlled Football 4×4

Polygon is the decreased copy of the actual football field. Simultaneously 8 robots compete on it and these robots are controlled by the same number of participants. The team task is to make a goal maximum possible times in the competitor’s goals.

8 . Lego Sumo (15 x 15 cm, 1 kg)

The contest is taking place on the ring where two robots are competing with each other. The ring is a black circle bordered with a white line. The objective of the robots participating in contest is to push its competitor out of the ring. This category is meant only for robots which construction is based on the educational construction kits (Lego, Fischertechnik, VEX, Huna, Robotis).

9 . Mini Sumo (10 x 10 cm, 500 g)

The competition is conducted for two robots on the ring that is black circle with white border line draw on ring perimeter. The aim of the competition is to push the robot-competitor outside the ring.

10 . Micro Sumo (5 x 5 cm, 100 g)

The competition is conducted for two robots on the ring that is black circle with white border line draw on ring perimeter. The aim of the competition is to push the robot-competitor outside the ring.

11 . Humanoid Sumo

The contest is proceeding between two robots on the ring which is black circle bordered with white line. The objective of the contest is to push the opponent robot out of the ring border. This cahtegory is only for humanoid robots.

12 . Arkanoid

In the competition it is necessary to design and build a robot, which can play the game arkanoyd with the opponent. The robot moves along the rack on the side of the field controlled by a computer with help of a camera mounted above the field. The task of the robot is to roll the ball to the opponent's side.

13 . Corridor Rally

The track for robot movement is a wavy corridor. In rally four-wheel cars take part with rear- or front-wheel drive and with steering front wheel. The competition itself consists of two stages. At the first stage the robot shall pass through the track from start to finish touching the wall the least possible number of times. At the second stage robots already participate by pairs. Robot wins if it reaches the finish first

14 . Puck collect

This competition calls for special interaction between sensor technology, mechanics and artificial intelligence. Here the robots have to collect small discs ("pucks") on the field according to color.
Two robots compete against each other on a 250 x 250 cm field. The aim is to collect all pucks of the assigned color and carry them to the own home base. The first robot to collect all the assigned pucks wins.

15 . Aquabots

In the aquabots competition, participants will have to design and program a robot that can stay afloat and perform tasks. The robot will have to move along the sides of the pool, as well as identify and bypass the buoys. 4 exercises will allow you to determine the fastest, dexterous and smart waterfowl robot.

16 . Airbots

The robot designed by the participant will perform tasks without touching the ground and air obstacles. During the summer time, you need to score as many points as possible by completing various tasks.

17 . Lunar craters

The Moon is the closest celestial body to the Earth, on which the interest of mankind is concentrated. Currently, one of the main areas of research is the search for water on the moon. We believe that the creation of cosmodromes on the Moon, observatories with the most powerful telescopes, bases for their maintenance, exploration and extraction of rare minerals is not far off. Water will be needed for drinking, and for technical needs, and to replenish oxygen supplies. Now on the Moon they are looking not for vast water basins, but for ice, which can be located in places protected from the rays of the Sun, for example, at the bottom of some lunar craters. The task "Moon Craters" is intended to create an autonomous Lunokhod capable of overcoming craters and delivering useful rocks to the Lunar Station

18 . Practical Robotics Olympiad: LEGO

At the beginning of this category all participants will receive unusual robotics tasks that shall be resolved within the specified time.

19 . Practical Robotics Olympiad: TRIK

At the beginning of this category all participants will receive unusual robotics tasks that shall be resolved within the specified time.

20 . Practical Robotics Olympiad: ARDUINO

At the beginning of this category all participants will receive unusual robotics tasks that shall be resolved within the specified time.

21 . Freestyle category: Elementary

In this category participants are free to create robots with no limits in tasks, objectives and rules. Creators are limited only in their own imagination. The winner is selected by the count of referees in the several criteria: Relevance, Novelty, Engineering complexity, Operability, Presentation, Aesthetics. Primary criteria is that it should be a ROBOT. The age limit in this category is 12 years.

22 . Freestyle category: Junior High

In this category participants are free to create robots with no limits in tasks, objectives and rules. Creators are limited only in their own imagination. The winner is selected by the count of referees in the several criteria: Relevance, Novelty, Engineering complexity, Operability, Presentation, Aesthetics. Primary criteria is that it should be a ROBOT. The age limit in this category is from 12 to 15 years.

23 . Freestyle category: High

In this category participants are free to create robots with no limits in tasks, objectives and rules. Creators are limited only in their own imagination. The winner is selected by the count of referees in the several criteria: Relevance, Novelty, Engineering complexity, Operability, Presentation, Aesthetics. Primary criteria is that it should be a ROBOT. The age limit in this category is from 16 years.

24 . RoboCup Rescue Line

The robot must be able to carry out the rescue mission in a fully autonomous mode with no human assistance. The robot must be durable and intelligent enough to navigate through treacherous terrain with hills, uneven land and rubble without getting stuck. When the robot finally finds the victims, it has to gently and carefully transport the victims to the safe evacuation point where humans can take over the rescue. After the victim rescue, the robot should be able to find its way out of the dangerous area.

25 . RobocupJunior Rescue Maze

The robot must be able to carry out the rescue mission in a fully autonomous mode with no human assistance. The robot must be durable and intelligent enough to navigate through treacherous terrain with hills, uneven land and rubble without getting stuck. The robot must search for victims, dispense rescue kits.

26 . RobocupJunior onStage junior

RobocupJunior onStage allows teams to present a 1-2 minute performance using standalone robots, designed, built and programmed by the team. These competitions are open. They include all kinds of performance, it can be dancing, history, theatrical performance or art installation. The performance can be accompanied by music. The team can use any number of robots on the scene.

27 . RoboCup Junior Soccer Lightweight

2-on-2 teams of autonomous mobile robots play in a highly dynamic environment, tracking a special light-emitting ball in an enclosed, landmarked field. The robots used must be autonomous, designed and programmed by the team. Competitors must demonstrate their skills in programming, robotics, electronics and mechanics, as well as the ability to work in a team.

28 . RoboCupJunior Soccer Open

2-on-2 teams of autonomous mobile robots play in a highly dynamic environment. The robots used must be autonomous, designed and programmed by the team. Competitors must demonstrate their skills in programming, robotics, electronics and mechanics, as well as the ability to work in a team.

29 . RoboCupJunior Humanoid Soccer

In the RoboCupJunior Soccer competition, two teams of autonomous humanoid robots compete against each other. Competitors must demonstrate their skills in programming, robotics, electronics and mechanics, as well as the ability to work in a team, because in order to score a goal against opponents, serious preparation is required.

30 . RoboCup Soccer SSL

In the robot soccer competition, a team of six autonomous mobile robots compete against another team in a soccer match. To control a group of robots, a camera is installed above the field, and each robot is marked with a unique color indicator.

31 . Robotic Manufacturing

You have to assemble a robot that will perform tasks similar to those of robotic production for storing and moving goods in a warehouse.

32 . Registration for foreign participants

A program created specifically for the registration of foreign English-speaking participants. When registering, you will need to indicate in which discipline you are preparing robots, attach a photo and description

33 . Affiliate competitions Controlled soccer of humanoid robots RoboCupJunior Humanoid Soccer Entry

Partner competitions RoboCup Russia

In the RoboCupJunior Humanoid Soccer Entry football competition, two teams compete with each other by fielding 1 controlled humanoid robot. Competitors must demonstrate their skills in programming, robotics, electronics and mechanics, as well as the ability to work in a team, because in order to score a goal against their opponents, serious preparation is required.

34 . RTC Cup: Seecer

"RTC Cup" - robotic competitions for ground robots at a special test site. The robot can be assembled on any element base, without design restrictions. The robot must be controlled wirelessly, except for IR remotes.

The polygon is a reconfigurable obstacle course consisting of sections of varying difficulty. The cells of the polygon simulate the conditions of an urban environment, rough terrain and the consequences of disasters, and also contain many diverse tasks. At the test site, the robot can demonstrate:

- cross-country ability, overcoming sections of rough terrain, blockages, ascents and descents;

- the work of the manipulator, collecting and delivering items, pressing buttons, turning cranes;

- autonomy by reading QR codes, autonomously following the line.

In the nomination "Searcher" (age from 7 to 14 years old inclusive), the robot is in the field of view of the operator (competitor), who can directly observe the actions of the robot with his own eyes. The robot is controlled remotely.

For the competition, the team must provide a pre-assembled, ready-to-test robot.

35 . RTC Cup: Extremal

"RTC Cup" - robotic competitions for ground robots at a special test site. The robot can be assembled on any element base, without design restrictions. The robot must be controlled wirelessly, except for IR remotes.

The polygon is a reconfigurable obstacle course consisting of sections of varying difficulty. The cells of the polygon simulate the conditions of an urban environment, rough terrain and the consequences of disasters, and also contain many diverse tasks. At the test site, the robot can demonstrate:

- cross-country ability, overcoming sections of rough terrain, blockages, ascents and descents

- the work of the manipulator, collecting and delivering items, pressing buttons, turning cranes;

- autonomy by reading QR codes, autonomously following the line.

In the nominations "Extreme" (age from 7 to 16 years old inclusive) and "Extreme PRO" (from 17 years old), the operator does not see the robot, control is carried out remotely using the video vision of the robot. In the "Extreme" nomination, it is obligatory to complete any task using a manipulator or in standalone mode; in the nomination "Extremal PRO" the successful completion of any task in offline mode is mandatory.

Nominations "Extremal" and "Extremal PRO" are evaluated as one nomination.

For the competition, the team must provide a pre-assembled, ready-to-test robot.

36 . RTK Cup: Major League

These are competitions for those involved in vision systems, autonomous navigation of robots at a special training ground.

The landfill imitates one of the major challenges of the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation, such as the depletion of natural resources and environmental degradation, food security, energy production and conservation, threats to national security, etc.

During the competition, robots must complete a mission at the training ground by sequentially completing tasks in offline mode within the allotted time.

The tasks at the training ground allow testing not so much the mechanical characteristics of the robot (such as patency), but rather its "intellectual" capabilities.

For the competition, the team must provide a pre-assembled, ready-to-test robot.

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38 . Partner competitions of the Open National Online Robotics Olympiad. Autonomous robot transport

A competition in the “Here and Now” format, which tests the independent work skills of participants. The task is announced on the day of the Olympiad. To prepare for the competition, participants are recommended to study the competencies declared in the regulations.



The elemental base for participation is any robotic constructor, including electronic components that allow you to complete the task.



Teams are invited to participate in the competition:

1) who during 2021-2023. took part in the competitions of the Open National Online Robotics Olympiad in the Autonomous Robot Transport category. Researcher and became Olympic medalists.

2) teams that have not previously taken part in the online Olympiad on the website www.openrobot.online, based on the results of the qualifying round on October 1, 2023.

Registration and conditions of participation on the online Olympiad website.



The scoring system for summing up the results will reveal the winners and winners based on the results of the competition.
 

39 . Partner competitions of the Open National Online Robotics Olympiad. Full-time final. Young engineer

A competition in the “Here and Now” format, which tests the independent work skills of participants. The task is announced on the day of the Olympiad. To prepare for the competition, participants are recommended to study the competencies declared in the regulations.

The elemental base for participation is the WeDo robotic designer and its analogues.

Teams are invited to participate in the competition:

1) who during 2021-2023. took part in the competitions of the Open National Online Robotics Olympiad in the Young Engineer category and became Olympic medalists.

2) teams that have not previously taken part in the online Olympiad on the website www.openrobot.online, based on the results of the qualifying round on October 1, 2023.

Registration and conditions of participation on the online Olympiad website.

The scoring system for summing up the results will reveal the winners and winners based on the results of the competition.

40 . Affiliate competition «NOC Competition» ZMRobo

Competition theme: restaurant "Smart Campus"

The purpose of the competition is to test students' knowledge and skills in programming robotic devices to perform specific tasks. The robot is a standard assembled model. The participants' task is to create a program for completing tasks in accordance with the age group. Before the start of the competition, there should be no ready-made programs on laptops/computers. Participants create a program from scratch. The training ground has 9 zones for completing tasks.

41 . Affiliate competition

The theme of the competition is "Star Alliance".

The process of exploring interstellar space and creating an alliance will be presented in the form of tasks. Popularization of scientific knowledge will contribute to the development of participants' thinking abilities, speed of reaction, coordination of actions and team spirit. At these competitions, schoolchildren will use homemade robots to write programs at the competition site, as well as to debug and complete competition tasks.

42 . Partner competitions Underwater robotics from Oceanika (junior)

At the competition, participants will have to work with “KIT” robots from Oceanika. The kids must design a magnetic gripper for the robot, and then, controlling the robot and using the robot's video camera, navigate an underwater route, complete a series of tasks, and collect metal debris from the bottom of the pool.

43 . Partner competitions Underwater robotics from Oceanika (senior)

At the competition, participants will have to work with “Piranha” robots from Oceanika. The guys must program the robot's autonomous mode in C/C++ and develop a magnetic gripper for the robot. The robot must then autonomously complete a series of tasks, using readings from sensors installed on it, and collect metal debris from the bottom of the pool.

44 . FIRST Tech Challenge

45 . Partner competitions MGBot Habitat

This is a testing ground competition for those who want to solve interesting problems using smart robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT), and is also an excellent opportunity to prepare for the Junior National Technology Olympiad in the field of Technology and Environment.

In the modern world, cities are being actively built up, high technologies are used, but no one thinks about improving the environmental situation. Although, in fact, the same technologies can solve many problems in our urban environment!

Fedor lives in a small town and runs his own small farm. One day he decided to offer his ideas for landscaping and beautification of modern megacities. His idea is to create city farms on the roofs of houses!

It has already equipped you with everything you need:

1. Smart greenhouse - a system for automatically and easily growing any type of plant in an urban environment
2. Weather station - a station equipped with all the necessary sensors to monitor weather conditions
3. Delivery robot - a mobile robot that is ready to provide water and fertilizers to the greenhouse
4. A smart home and an irreplaceable friend and assistant - a robotic dog!

You will have to complete different types of tasks at the smart city farm site, based on your role in the team: agricultural technician, meteorologist and roboticist.

Register immediately as a team or alone, we will select a team for you from among those who have registered!

46 . Geoscan partner competitions

The purpose of the Competition is to test the ability of participants to remotely use quadcopters of the Geoscan Pioneer type and ground robots of the Geobot type to perform transport and logistics tasks.

As part of the competition task, participants will have to use ground and flying (quadcopter) robots to solve transport and logistics problems. Each team will be equipped with two ground and two flying robots with remote control capabilities. Pairs of teams in the competition are determined by registration time. Pairs of teams compete against each other until a winner is determined.