AbileneRobot

​Size

• Height:  No Limit

• Width:  No Limit

• Length:  No Limit

• Weight:  No Limit

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Motors / Engines

• Number:  No Limit

• Size:  No Limit

• Type:  No Restrictions

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Propulsion

• No Restrictions - May be wheeled, tracked, walk/crawl, roll, etc.

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Sensors

• Number:  No Limit

• Size:  No Limit

• Type:  No Restrictions

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Programming

• Language:  No Restrictions

• Must be self-contained and completely autonomous

  • No off-board influence such as remote control, blue tooth, voice recognition, etc.​

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Materials

• Anything is acceptable as long as it is not hazardous, dangerous, noxious or atrociously odoriferous

• Decorations are highly encouraged but must not contain anything profane or obscene

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Power Supply

• Must be self-contained during the race

  • No cords or off-board power supplies, fuel lines to separate tanks, fans to push a sail, etc.​

• May use regular alkaline, lithium, rechargeable, or any other type of batteries if so desired

• May use mechanical means such as rubber bands, springs, compressed air, etc.

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Navigation

• Must "follow" the line

  • Not programmed to dead reckon a course while ignoring the track line​

  • Multiple re-positioning attempts of a robot to make it go around a corner when it can only travel in a straight line by itself is not considered following the course

• Must not damage the surface of the track

  • No spiked wheels or tracks​

  • Should not leave markings or residue

  • Any robot damaging the facility or track surfaces will be disqualified