Now we will properly use sketchup to design a multipart robot platform that can be used for mini sumo robot competitions, as well as other nefarious means. The purpose of this guide is to encourage you to hold and participate in sumo robot events. Read about the rules and regulations of this sport. The first task of any minisumo robot is to move most competition rules do not allow the robot to stop without competitor contact for more than a few seconds. And this rule allows robots to unfold after they start moving. Sumo robots, one week until tournament mcu on eclipse. The minisumo dimensions 10 cm x 10 cm and mass 500 grams were formalized and bill published adapted japanese robot sumo rules on his sine robotics web site. Pete miles mcgrawhillosborne 2002 is an excellent book about building robots, the rules for competitive robot sumo events and how to build your own dohyo. Gundars miezitis, engineer of the sumoboy team explains the rules of mini sumo robot kompetitions. The official guide comes the only book on the market to cover robot sumo, the worlds hottest new robot sport.
These general rules apply to all competitions at robocon. This booklet contains the rules governing game play, robot construction, and playing arena layout for portland area robotics society sumo competitions. Over the past few weeks, ive posted a few links to a few blogs and websites where people have discussed how to build a mini sumo robot. With some help from patrick mccabe, we got the code written to get the robot working.
A student cannot be a member of different teams but can attend different competitions. Lift cant reduce the robot below the required limit because the limit is specified in mass universal constant rather than weight gravity component. Surprisingly the solutions to autonomous minisumo are not necessarily complex or expensive. After positioning and starting the robot, no remote control, power, positioning, or other help can be provided. This little pusher will locate and knock its opponent out of the ring while detecting the outside circle should an escape move be necessary.
Booktopia robot sumo, the official guide by pete miles. Documentation on this project is under development drop me an email if you are interested. The sumo ring dohyo for this class is 77 cm with a white border on a black ground. The specifications and rules for mini sumo in a nutshell are. Irish junior minisumo robot tournament robotics ireland. If you think one robot is interesting, wait until you see two of them battling for control sumo style. Illustrated guide of rules for autonomous sumo robot contests. This book aims to provide all the information you need to become part of the thrilling. These rules are based on bill harrisons northwest robot sumo rules, which are based on the official rules of the all japan robot sumo tournament, submitted by fujisoft abc inc. A match is fought between two teams, each team having one or more contestants. Read all about the rules and regulations, see hundreds of pictures and diagramsand learn how to build your very own sumo bot.
Miniclass sumo robots may have a mass of 500 grams 1. The pololu zumo chassis is a tracked robot platform that is small enough to qualify for mini sumo competitions and works with a variety of micro metal gearmotors. Robotsumo, or pepe sumo, is a sport in which two robots attempt to push each other out of a circle in a similar fashion to the sport of sumo. Robotsumo, or pepesumo, is a sport in which two robots attempt to push each other out of a. Definition a match is fought between two teams, each team having one or more contestants. If you dont have another nxt robot to go up against in your sumo match or while testing and preparing for your match, you can build various dummy robots and other objects to try to push. Main differences are the addition of different weight classes, the changing of the radio frequencies to frequencies that meet fcc regulations, clarifications to certain rules, clarification of rc robot specifications, and changing the material of the dohyo to any material. During each round, two mini sumo robots have 90 seconds to push each other out of the sumo ring, and the first robot to leave the ring loses even if it drives out on its own. Autonomous robots, maze solvers, mini sumo forum sumo robot parts tutorial.
In accordance with the game rules hereafter referred to as these rules, each team competes on a dohyo sumo ring with a robot that they have constructed themselves to the specifications in section 3. Building a sumo robot from hell video summary of competition details. Still, every failure is just a way of learning how not to make something. Definition a match is fought between two teams, each team having one or. The solarbotics sumovore is a great entrylevel kit that can serve as an exciting introduction to the world of mini robot sumo and robotics. Gundars miezitis, engineer of the sumoboy team explains the rules of mini sumo robot. The sumovore is mainly designed for mini sumo competitions, but it also includes a bonus line following mode so you can enter it in linefollowing contests, too. About six months prior, i made a pathetic robot sumo ring.
I strayed a bit from them as i use a ring that is white inside with a black ring. The robots are allowed no weapons, and are not allowed to. The base of the code was created by nate lawerncerichards for the university of northern iowa intro to robotics program. There are two styles of robot sumo, radio controlled and autonomous, with mini sumo being one of the many sizeweight classes of competition. Bill took that first small sumo to a contest in san francisco and actually won the lightweight competition against bigger and heavier robots. Mini sumo the robot aims to push its opponent out of the ring. Recommended reading the net can be great for finding ideas but when it comes down to it nothing beats a good book. Introducing robot sumo this book aims to provide all the information you need to become part of the thrilling. The sumo ring for the mini sumo class is 77 centimeters 30. Includes 4wd gold spark motors, four hightraction mini sumo wheels, two onboard motor controllers, three qre11 line sensors, stainless steel scoop, heavy steel ballast, screws, wrenches, and standoffs for mounting your control. Feel free to adjust to best fit your situation such as size and weight and tournament guidelines. If you are new to mini sumo competition, robot sumo. This was printed at work and i made the color change to save ink.
Sumoboy is the worlds first mini sumo robotics kit that consists of two parts. By imposing speed limits on all robots, it eliminates the smash and bash in exchange for increased robotic intelligence and sensors use. The minisumo dimensions 10 cm x 10 cm and mass 500 grams were formalized and bill published adapted japanese robot sumo rules on his sine robotics web site and mirrored on many other sites. Can your robot push all of the objects outside of the ring before accidentally driving outside the ring itself. Baltic robot sumo rules for 3kg sumo and mini sumo robots chapter 1 general rules article 1. Sumo robots robots come in different size classes, with mini sumo bots being the most popular for school and club sumo contests. Mini sumo division this division is intended for any robot weighing 500g or less and not exceeding the specifications listed in article 5. Designed to be a competitive entry into the masters class of minisumo, this chassis has the ability to beat those bigwheeled servo bots every single time. The solarbotics mini sumo sumovore kit is a strong, modular design with over 500 manhours of development and 21 prototypes behind it. Fingertech cobra minisumo chassis fingertech robotics. These rules cover the japan, mini, and micro sizeweight classes.
In robot sumo the aim is to push your opponent out of the ring. Irish junior mini sumo robot tournament friday 4th april 2014 radisson blu hotel, galway city 2014 tournament rules 1. Tethered mini sumo robots building robots at school. The tethered minisumo robot building robots at school. For the mini sumo class, here are some important rules, found in 2the second reference, which is the document that served as last years sumo competition rules at the ohio state university. A match is fought between two robots representing two teams. Few examples of mini sumo robot competition strategies youtube. In a robot sumo match, two robots start inside a ring marked with a border of a contrasting color and try to be the first one to push the other robot outside the ring without accidentally driving outside the ring themselves. The competitions are nondestructive, family friendly, and great learning experiences. Robot games ireland tournament may 2017 2017 draft mini sumo tournament rules 1. In order to qualify for the mini sumo class, the following rules apply. The sole purpose is a pushing match between the two robots to force the.
Mar 30, 2011 for years now i have been building tethered mini sumo robots with my junior secondary students. This little pusher will locate and knock its opponent right out of the ring while detecting the outside circle should an escape move be necessary. The principle of mini sumo robot competitions youtube. May 06, 2017 k12 mini sumo tournament free for mrk1 kit owners. Pic microcontroller controlled minisumo robot that my senior students build. The robots are a fun way to discuss traction, torque, power, gear ratios, and a raft of other important engineering concepts that all actually come into play in a final competition. If a robot or any part of it touches the ground outside of the ring, the robot.
Through bills tireless efforts and nearly ten years of travel often toting more than 20 robots in his bags minisumo. Minisumo robotshop community robot parts robot kits. The minisumo dimensions 10 cm x 10 cm and mass 500 grams were formalized and bill published adapted japanese robot sumo rules on his sine robotics web site mirrored on many other sites, and reprinted with permission in this document. Robot sumo, or pepe sumo, is a sport in which two robots attempt to push each other out of a circle in a similar fashion to the sport of sumo. In the case of humanoid sumo, any part of the opposing robot other than the bottoms of its feet hands, knees, back, chest, etc. Feb 15, 2016 world champion gives some examples of mini sumo robot competition strategies. Each team competes on a dohyo sumo ring with a robot that they have constructed themselves to the specifications outlined in the competition rules. Create powerful and innovative sumo or mini sumo robots using this oneofakind resource. This time, i wanted to try having my robot spin in place looking for the opponent and striking once it was found. You can use this chassis as the base for your custom robot or get one of our more complete zumo robots, which include electronics designed specifically for the zumo chassis. Guntis kulikovskis is raising funds for sumoboy arduinobased robotics kit for education and sport on kickstarter. The robots used in this competition are called sumobots. Designed to be a competitive entry into the masters class of mini sumo, this chassis has the ability to beat those bigwheeled servo bots every single time. Passed the test to push out a dummy robot twice within 2 minutes max.
The rules presented here follow the official japanese robot sumo rules as of 742002. Event hercules, my smallest robot my marble maze machine tacklebot, a backyard explorer try your hand at a mini sumo robot i start on a firefighting robot adventures in hacking decoding a tv remote control wiring up an rf. For the most part, sumo robot matches held throughout the world follow the basic japanese. The mass limit of the mini sumo robots is 500 grams 1. Robot is 10cm x 10cm maximum width x depth unlimited height. Links to sumo rules, example miniature sumo robots, and how to make a robot sumo.
It is an arranged version of japanese sumo wrestling. Mini sumo competitions use a bracket structure and each match is won by winning two out of three rounds. Featuring complete coverage of the rules and regulations of this increasingly popular competitive sport, this authoritative guide will show you what it takes to build a sumo robot from beginning to end. To design our robot we adhered to the rules of the robogames unified sumo rules. In accordance with the game rules hereafter referred to as these rules. A team can participate any competition with one robot for each competition.
All three bouts must be completed in a threeminute time frame. The mini sumo dimensions 10 cm x 10 cm and mass 500 grams were formalized and bill published adapted japanese robot sumo rules on his sine robotics web site mirrored on many other sites, and reprinted with permission in this document. The robot must care for itself until the round ends. Sumo robot contests feature two robots trying to push each other out of a ring. These rules are almost exact copy of the official all japan robot sumo tournament rules, with minor adaptations for. Unlike your typical sumo robot competition, the rules limit brute speed and strength. Hebocon official rule book content of contest basic. Oct 10, 2002 plan, design, and build your own sumo bot. In robot sumo, there are three bouts per match, and a robot must win two out of three bouts to win a match. Simplesumo robots are designed to comply with official minisumo rules. It has more power, speed, and is less expensive than the junun mark iii, parallax mini sumo, and tab sumobot.
Robots cannot be shared among teams or among competitions. Includes 4wd gold spark motors, four hightraction minisumo wheels, two onboard motor controllers, three qre11 line sensors, stainless steel scoop, heavy steel ballast, screws, wrenches, and standoffs for mounting your control. Mini sumo tournament will conform to unified sumo robot rules for autonomous mini sumo with the following exceptions. About minisumo minisumo is an internationally standardized class of robotic competition.
A complete guide to robot sumo, the hot new game that is gaining momentum among robot fanatics across the world. This ultimately resulted in my newest mini sumo robot, black mamba. A team may have any number of members of any k12 grade. The first robot that touches outside the ring loses the round. It is intended to be a pushing contest and not destructive. Mini sumo robots autonomous sumo robots are selfpropelled and selfcontrolled, without tethers. An official guide to the new robot sumo game provides comprehensive coverage of the rules and regulations of the hot new robot game, along with instructions for building a classic sumo bot or mini sumo bot, logic and programming strategies for robot combat, tips on using sensors effectively, and more.
Article 1 definition a match is fought between two teams, each team having one or more contestants. Sep 05, 2015 how to make mini sumo robot with easyboard. Japanese sumo robots incredible must watch youtube. Mini class sumo robots may have a mass of 500 grams 1. A scale comparing a miniclass sumo robot to a 500gram mass. When the match is started, they try to push one another out of the ring. Pdxbot mini sumo tournament rules portland robotics. Dec 04, 20 over the past few weeks, ive posted a few links to a few blogs and websites where people have discussed how to build a mini sumo robot. Strategy never go into battle without a clever strategy. The official guide by pete miles mcgrawhillosborne 2002 is an excellent book about building robots, the rules for competitive robot sumo events and how to build your own dohyo. Rulers measuring the width and depth of a mini class sumo robot. This will be a single elimination contest tournament.
Create powerful and innovative sumo or minisumo robots using this. The sumobot robot is a competitionready robot designed within the northwest robot mini sumo tournament rules. These rules are almost exact copy of the official all japan robot sumo tournament rules, with minor adaptations for european players. While these are wonderful resources, i wanted to add to those resources with a few tips from my personal experiences to assist anyone beginning the mini sumo design process. Robots must start the match in exactly the orientation that they pass the tube test in. Few examples of mini sumo robot competition strategies duration. It simply makes the robot go straight forward until the light sensor sees something dark on the surface might be the ring border, then it backs up a little, turns right to head back into the ring, then repeats going straight and looking for the ring border again. The robots are allowed no weapons, and are not allowed to flip the opposing robot. When a wheeled robot has fallen over on the ring or in similar conditions, yuhkoh will not be counted and the match continues. The robot qualifies for the mini sumo robot class 10 cm x 10 cm size, 500 g. Mini sumo robot competition running with frdmkl25z mcu on. Create powerful and innovative sumo or minisumo robots using this oneofakind resource. The popular mini sumo class robot must fit inside a 10 centimeter 3. Robot games ireland tournament wednesday 29th april 2015 radisson blu hotel, galway city 2015 mini sumo tournament rules 1.
For those unfamiliar, a black mamba is a snake with a reputation for being highly aggressive and is one of the longest and fastestmoving snakes in the world. Objective this document defines rules for 3kg sumo and mini sumo robots. In accordance with the game rules hereafter referred to as these rules, each team competes on a dohyo sumo ring with a robot that they have constructed. Simplesumo is an awesome little open source robot which allows anyone to build their very own mini sumo robot with no prior knowledge in robotics at a price point that almost anyone can afford. Learn the definitive rules to robot sumo, the fastestgrowing amateur robotics competition in the world find. Theory of operation to be effective, a mini sumo robot must be able to do the following. There are a large variety of mechanical designs and programs that could be used, but. A scale comparing a mini class sumo robot to a 500gram mass. Maxon motor graph current wattage time minisumo tutorial for genesis arduino mainboard. By following the revised steps detailed below, the new rings turned out great competition quality. Jan, 2016 gundars miezitis, engineer of the sumoboy team explains the rules of mini sumo robot kompetitions. Robots can be up to 500 grams and must fit within a 10 cm by 10 cm tube with no limitation on height.
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