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
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Match Length: 3 minutes
Ring (Dohyo)Diameter: 154 cm (5 feet)
Main Objective: Force Opponent from Dohyo
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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
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Restrictions:
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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
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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
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Need to find a time to meet with me every week
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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?)
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