Transcript Sumo Rules
Lecture 2: Robot Sumo Competition
Rules
As the basis for our competition, we will use the
FSI – All Japan Sumo Tournament rules, as
published at:
http://www.fsi.co.jp/sumoe/out/outa0000.html#3
A quick summary:
Match Length: 3 minutes
Ring (Dohyo)Diameter: 154 cm (5 feet)
Main Objective: Force Opponent from Dohyo
Max Cost: $800 (this is my rule)
Mass: 3 kg maximum (6.6 lbs)
Dimensions:
Length: 20 cm (7.9 inches)
Width: 20 cm
Height: No limit
Restrictions:
Robot must NEVER present a hazard to humans
Robot must demonstrate at least some mobility in the Dohyo
Robot must have a means of starting that will initiate a
minimum of 5 seconds of delay
Cannot use “sticky” material in contact with Dohyo, or deface
the Dohyo in any way
Cannot eject, fire or throw any material, whether gas, liquid
or solid
The BRICK – many tires for maximum
traction, extremely low to the ground on all
sides (to avoid getting scooped), some ability to
push opponent
The PUSHER – quick and agile, very low front
end to get under opponent, tip him and drive
him out of ring
The SCOOPER – scoop arm on the front (able
to raise to vertical to meet length restriction),
intended to lift opponent off its wheels
Teams:
Team 1: Chris Mason, Emily Howe, Ger Vue
Team 2: Jeff Torgerson, Nick Schmitz, Shoua Vang,
Team 3: Richard Allen, Dana Gorg, Chee Lee
Team 4: Henok Araya, Jake Clifton, Aamani Gundu
Need to find a time to meet with me every week
Identify a kit from which to start building your
sumo-bot
Be mindful of the $800 limit on total cost
Determine a basic strategy for competition – Pusher
design, etc
Be aware that most kits are intended for the 500
gram weight class (Would we rather do that?)