Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Technical Board
2016-17

Problem Statement:

The Kick Ball Theory

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Contents
1 Introduction 3

2 Problem Statement 3

3 Task 3

4 Specifications 3
4.1 Bot Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.2 Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.3 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

5 Gameplay 4
5.1 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5.2 Game Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

6 General Rules 4

7 Scoring 4
7.1 Tie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

8 Team Specification 5

9 Certificate Policy 5

10 Appendix 5

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1 Introduction
Everyday we are witness a new wonder of Technology, be it a new Self Driving Car, a scary looking
bot that can walk and function like humans, something that looks like a dog... no wait a horse
I guess .. uhh .. nevermind, but one thing that unites most of them is the ability to see and
perceive the environment that are in presently.
Dont worry we wont ask you to make something like that, but hey wouldnt it be nice if
we could make robots play games using their vision and what better can we think other than
Football.

2 Problem Statement
The field would be circular arena which would be divided diametrically in two different colours.
You have to make an Intelligent Robot (the name is up to you), which can shoot the ball into the
Goal Post of other Player.

3 Task
Each hostel is to make a bot which can play soccer and score goals against an opponent. The bot
has to track the ball and hit into the goal post using image processing as its core.

4 Specifications
4.1 Bot Specification
1. The bot should be of 20cm 20cm 20cm dimensions during entire duration of event.
2. The power supply of bot should be on board and maximum voltage of power supply for the
bot should be 18V
3. The bot has to be wireless along with a provision of choosing between two different frequen-
cies.
4. No blower mechanism is allowed.
5. The bot is not allowed to suck the ball.
6. Use of Lego kits, readymade robots are not allowed. However use of readymade gear assem-
bly is allowed.
7. The bot colour should be black except the top. For the image processing, the colors on the
top are specified in Appendix and will be provided by the organizers.

4.2 Arena
1. For the dimensions of arena, refer to appendix.
2. The colour of the goal will be same as the colour of the area of bot which will shoot in that
goal. Please refer to appendix for better clarification on this point.
3. We will use white colored Ping Pong Ball.
4. Two camera are placed adjacent to each other onto the ceiling giving the top view of the
arena.

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4.3 Camera
1. The camera to be used would be C270h model of Logitech

2. You can find the specifications of the camera here:

http://www.logitech.com/en-in/product/hd-webcam-c270h

5 Gameplay
5.1 Calibration
1. Every Hostel will be given 15 minutes for calibration purpose. This is one time for complete
event and not before every match.

2. After the calibration, hostels have to shoot a goal to qualify into the competition.
Only 5 minutes will be given for this purpose. Hostels unable to shoot a goal
will not be allowed to participate in the event.

5.2 Game Procedure

1. After this first elimination, there will be a chit based knock-out fixture. This will be done
on-spot. Hostels will then compete in a Knockout matches.

2. Playing bots will be given a Jersey for playing, so you dont need to worry for choosing
colours to be put on the bot. Refer to Appendix to see the colors of the Jersey.

3. Every match will be of duration 5 minute.

4. If a ball stays in one half for more than 30 seconds, it will be picked and placed in other
half. This ensures that the events doesnt go idle.

6 General Rules
1. There would be overhead cameras that will be provided by the organizers. Teams are allowed
to use onboard camera.

2. Participants should bring their own laptops or computers for the competition.

3. In case of foul or any restart the ball will be placed in the center of the arena.

4. If the bot damages the arena or ball in any manner will be disqualified immediately.

5. If there is any ambiguity or issues during the event the decision taken by the organiser is
final.

7 Scoring
1. Each goal by a team A will add to team A s points, incrementing it by one.

2. The bot which scores maximum goals is the winner.

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7.1 Tie
In case of a tie another match of Golden Goal will take place. The hostel, scoring the first goal
will win the tie.

8 Team Specification
A team may consist of a maximum of 4 members each holding a valid IIT Guwahati ID card will
be allowed for the event.

9 Certificate Policy
1. Certificate of excellence will be awarded to the top 3 winners.

2. Certificate of participation will be awarded as per the Technical Board decision.

3. Disqualified teams will not be considered for any certificates.

In case of any Query,

Contact: Naveen Tripathi
+91-7896 88 9026
Secretary, Robotics Club.

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10 Appendix

Isometric View

Top View

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 Front View

Left View

Made by Robotics Club .