LEGO Tube Push

Name of Event:	LEGO Tube Push
Robots per Event:	One
Length of Event:	1 minute maximum
Robot Weight Range:	Any
Robot Dimensions:	12" x 14". Height cannot exceed 12". The robot may expand after starting.
Arena Specifications:	48" x 48"
Robot Control:	Autonomous
Engineering Principles:	Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science
Event Summary:	Robots are programmed to find as many small tubes as possible in the event arena and move them onto a designated target area.

The area is 4' x 4' square surrounded by walls made of 1" x 4" boards (slightly decreasing the arena area). The floor of the area is smooth brown press-board. Two more walls are attached inside to form a very simple maze. Black electrical tape marks the start and target areas. Seven paper tubes are placed in a grid as shown in the diagram. The tubes are common toilet paper tubes (4.5" high, 1.75" diameter).

The objective is to pick up, move, and/or knock down the tubes. The robot must start completely within the 12" x 16" starting area. Once activated, the robot must operate without any human guidance.

Scoring: The robot is stopped and points are awarded at the end of one minute as follows:

	In Target Area	Moved (but not in target)	On Robot (bonus)
Robot	30	5	-
Tube Vertical	10	2	+5
Tube Not Vertical	5	1	+5

"On Robot" means the tube is supported by the robot not touching the arena. Maximum score: 135 points.

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