Line Maze

This event requires navigation skills and speed.


Objective: The robot must navigate a maze from a starting point to the finishing square.


Robot: The max size of 12”x12” square or 14” Diameter with a max height of 18”.  Maximum weight of 20 pounds.


Arena: The maze will have the following specifications:


Starting: The contestant will place the robot at the designated starting point of the maze.  Sensor calibration is permitted using the a maze line or finishing square and it does not count against time.


Timing: The time will be the best of 2 or 3 attempts. Time stops when any part of the robot follows the line to and over the goal.


Attempts: The contestant are encouraged to run all attempts consecutively; however, they may pass to next contestant.


Permissible Items: The robot may “look” at the adjacent lines.


Restricted Items:


Scoring: The Fastest time wins!


Penalty: There is a 10 second penalty for not stopping at the Finish Square.

Dimension Tolerance: All Center to Center dimensions have a tolerance of +/-½”.