Post by Devonator on Dec 6, 2012 23:43:50 GMT -5
Robot Autonomy and Remote Control
1. No touching: During a test, the participants are not allowed to make contact with the
robot(s), unless it is in a “natural” way and/or required by the test specification.
2. Natural interaction: The only allowed means to interact with the robot(s) are gestures
and speech.
3. Natural commands: Only general instructions are allowed. Anything that resembles
direct control is prohibited.
4. Remote Control: Remotely controlling the robot(s) is strictly prohibited. This also
includes pressing buttons, or influencing sensors on purpose.
5. Penalties: Disregard of these rules can lead to penalties in the form of negative scores,
and disqualification for a test or even for the entire competition.
Collisions
1. Touching : Robots are allowed to gently touch objects, items and humans. They are not
allowed to crash into something. But since the ”safety first” rule (Section 3.6.1) supercedes
all other rules, it is suggested to not touch anything.
The OC/TC/EC and the RoboCup
Trustees all have the right to immediately stop a robot, and to disqualify a team for
the duration of the competition, or longer, in case of dangerous behavior. Furthermore,
referees can recommend to disqualify a team in which case EC/TC decides.
2. Major collisions: If a robot crushes into something during a test, the robot is immedi-
ately stopped. Additional penalties may apply.
Robot-Robot avoidance: If two robots encounter each other, they both have to actively
try to avoid the other robot.
3.1. A robot which is not going for a different route within a reasonable amount of time
(e.g., 30 s) is removed.
3.2. A non-moving robot blocking the path of another robot for longer than a reasonable
amount of time (e.g., 30 s) is removed. In this context, “moving” refers to any kind
of motion or action required in the test. For example, a robot standing still but
manipulating an object does not need to stop manipulating and move away, even
when blocking the way of another robot for the duration of the manipulation.
1. No touching: During a test, the participants are not allowed to make contact with the
robot(s), unless it is in a “natural” way and/or required by the test specification.
2. Natural interaction: The only allowed means to interact with the robot(s) are gestures
and speech.
3. Natural commands: Only general instructions are allowed. Anything that resembles
direct control is prohibited.
4. Remote Control: Remotely controlling the robot(s) is strictly prohibited. This also
includes pressing buttons, or influencing sensors on purpose.
5. Penalties: Disregard of these rules can lead to penalties in the form of negative scores,
and disqualification for a test or even for the entire competition.
Collisions
1. Touching : Robots are allowed to gently touch objects, items and humans. They are not
allowed to crash into something. But since the ”safety first” rule (Section 3.6.1) supercedes
all other rules, it is suggested to not touch anything.
The OC/TC/EC and the RoboCup
Trustees all have the right to immediately stop a robot, and to disqualify a team for
the duration of the competition, or longer, in case of dangerous behavior. Furthermore,
referees can recommend to disqualify a team in which case EC/TC decides.
2. Major collisions: If a robot crushes into something during a test, the robot is immedi-
ately stopped. Additional penalties may apply.
Robot-Robot avoidance: If two robots encounter each other, they both have to actively
try to avoid the other robot.
3.1. A robot which is not going for a different route within a reasonable amount of time
(e.g., 30 s) is removed.
3.2. A non-moving robot blocking the path of another robot for longer than a reasonable
amount of time (e.g., 30 s) is removed. In this context, “moving” refers to any kind
of motion or action required in the test. For example, a robot standing still but
manipulating an object does not need to stop manipulating and move away, even
when blocking the way of another robot for the duration of the manipulation.