The Flag Event
Flag Event
This is a non-interactive non-timed event. A path of white masking tape loops past flags for each of the competing schools and tabs of aluminium tape mark positions opposite each flag. A post is located at the centre of the circle. The robot’s objective is to follow the line of tape, pause opposite the flag for the school it represents, then turn off the line to strike the flag or alternatively strike the central post. The positions of the flags around the circle will be decided by draw and published on the website (Flags will not be assigned to positions 1 & 14).
The Flag Event
There will be two Flag event sites and contestants will be divided between the two sites.
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Start |
Robots must commence on the line at the outer extremity of the small loop. They may face in either direction. |
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Finish |
At the event supervisor's discretion. |
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Points |
5 points for successfully navigating some distance along the line from the start. 10 points for navigating to a point opposite the correct school flag and pausing. 15 points for achieving the above then striking the correct flag or the post. Points may be added or deducted by the event supervisor according to the proficiency of the performance. |
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