1. CARNAGE
INTRODUCTION
“When the going gets tough, the tough gets going”
Equalise a deep tactical and engineering brain which takes locomotive
robots to off-road pinnacle under the vagaries of terrain and extreme
conditions.
Here’s your opportunity to design a next level of machining genius which
could avoid pitfalls to steer incredible inclines and tread its way to victory .
A timing based track completeing event which penalizes for fouls.
Track height, track, pits, curved inclined, sand, mud, blocks, ladder bridge,
horizontal sine curve, vertical sine wave, gap between wedges, moving
hurdle
TASK
Manoeuvre your machine through testing arenas. Navigate the machine by
avoiding and passing through various obstacles in minimum possible time
and emerge as the winner.
SETUP
1. The entire arena will be setup outdoors in ambient lighting conditions.
2. The exact picture of the arena is given later in this document.
ROBOT SPECIFICATIONS
 The robot’s dimensions must adhere to the following constraints:
o Maximum width = 30cm
o Maximum length = 30cm
o Maximum height = 15cm
o Maximum weight = 4 kg

2.  The robot must adhere to these dimensions in its most compact form.
Once the robot has cleared the specifications test it may expand to any
size or configuration on the track provided that such reconfiguration
is done automatically and it does not damage the track or violate any
other contest rule.
 The robot may only be powered by the following, either singly or in
any combination: Batteries, photovoltaic cells or fuel cells. The
maximum power supply allowed is 12V, DC.
 Robots may move by any self-contained motion system or systems
that operate primarily in contact with the ground including, but
limited to, the use of wheels (other than those specified), legs, treads,
jumping systems, arms, suction grippers, tentacles or springs. Any and
all combinations of motion systems are permitted. Flying, digging or
systems involving internal combustion or flames are expressly
prohibited.
 The power system, or systems, for the robot must be self-contained
and robotried entirely on-board the robot. Attachments, if powered,
may contain their own power source or may be powered from the
robot. Power systems must be safe and non-toxic. Robots may not be
attached to a power source separate from the machine.
 The robot should not scratch, cut, burn, mark, damage, or destroy the
track.
 The robot shall not leave anything behind while moving on the track.
 The remote control systems being used to control the robot may be
wireless as well as wired.
 Lego kits/parts are not allowed.
 Organisers' decision shall be treated as final and binding on all.
 The organisers reserve the right to change any or all of the above
rules as they deem fit. Change in rules, if any, will be highlighted on
the website and notified to the registered teams

3. Arena
1. The TRACK may contain the following elements -
a) Straight Stretches
b) Radial Turns
c) Vertical Bumps
d) Holes and pots
e) Rough surface like stones, etc.
f) Inclined Planes
(*Any combination of the above is possible)
2. The track may contain the following obstacles -
a) Missing wall.
b) 90 degree turns.
c) Cube shaped boxes which can be placed anywhere in the arena.
d) Moving Hurdle which can be of any shape and type which will be
revealed at the time of competition only.
The image of arena is shown below
 The exact dimensions of the track will be revealed later.
 The track is subject to change.

4. First phase: Prelims
 The time taken by the robots completing the run successfully will be
recorded and the teams not being to complete the track for first round
or those violating the contest rules will be disqualified.
 The first phase will consist of 2 checkpoints.
 Top teams will be selected based on the results of the prelims. The
selected teams would be eligible to participate in the second phase of
the contest.
Second phase: Mains
 In this phase, all the teams will be required to complete a full run of
the track.
 The Mains will consist of 4 checkpoints.
 The time taken by the robots completing the run successfully will be
recorded.
 The team completing the track in minimum time will be declared as
the winner.
CONTEST RULES
 A team may consist of not more than 3 people.
 The contest officials shall reserve the right to stop a run, or disqualify
a robot, if they believe its continued operation is endangering the
condition of the track.
 The time of the run is measured from the time the robot is first
activated. The robot does not have to move when it is first activated
but it must be positioned in the starting line ready to run.
 The time taken shall be measured manually by the contest officials.
 If the robot goes off the track a penalty will be exacted. The robot
will be re-positioned at the previous check point and a RESTART
will be given. The time shall still be running the meantime.
 Maximum 3 RESTARTS are allowed.

5.  The boxes placed just before the pots/holes are to be potted/put in the
respective hole by either dragging or lifting as per the choice of
participant.
 The robot must cross the moving hurdle without touching it in any
form. In case of any contact, the robot will be placed at the previous
check-points.
 The judges reserve the right to ask the operator for an explanation of
the robot. The judges also reserve the right to stop a run, declare
disqualification, or give instructions as appropriate (e.g., if the
structure of the track is jeopardized by continuing operation of the
robot).
 Any violation of the rules will constitute immediate disqualification
from the contest and ineligibility for the associated prizes.
 Each robot system must pass a technical inspection to determine its
compliance with the rules before it is permitted to compete in the
Challenge. Each team is responsible for providing the organizers with
sufficient documentation to establish the operational safety of their
robot. Teams that can not provide proper documentation will be
ineligible to compete.
 The design of the robot must be such that it is capable of
accomplishing all of the Challenges in the competition. Specifically,
the design must not preclude the robot from attempting any of the
challenges.
Contest Registration
All teams who are interested in participating must register online by visiting
the site www.nsit-innovision.in and fill the registration form which is
available on the site and facebook page of CARNAGE.A number will be
automatically assigned to each robot when the team completes online
registration.

6. CONTACT (ORGANISERS)
Sanidhya Tiwari Pranshu Jain
sanidhya.nsit@gmail.com pranshujain28@gmail.com
9560190484 8586065488
Mani Mahesh
mani.sharma.nsit@gmail.com
9999942965
The organisers hold the right to change any of the above
mentioned rules.