National Robotics Competition (NRC) 🇲🇾

RoboMission Junior

For parking the robot in the finish area, the green line is not included as part of the finish area.

RoboMission Pro & Rookie:
1. Sum of Points: Teams are ranked based on the sum of points from their best run on Day 1 and Day 2.
2. Sum of Time: If teams have the same score, their ranking is determined by the sum of the time taken for their best run on Day 1 and Day 2.
3. 2nd-Day Challenge Points: The points from the best run in the 2nd-Day Challenge are considered next.
4. 2nd-Day Challenge Time: If necessary, the time from the best run in the 2nd-Day Challenge is used as a further tiebreaker.
RoboMission Junior:
1. Sum of Points: Similar to the Pro and Rookie categories, teams are ranked based on the sum of points from their best runs on both days.
2. Sum of Time: The total time taken for the best runs on both days is the next ranking criterion if points are tied.
RoboSports:
1. Points per Match: Teams earn 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for a loss. Teams are ranked based on the total points accumulated during the matches.
2. Secondary Criteria: If two or more teams are tied on points, secondary criteria such as goal difference or head-to-head results might be used (though not explicitly mentioned in the document).
STEM:
1. Fastest Time: Teams are ranked based on their fastest time recorded on the obstacle track.
2. Advancement to Knockout: The top 8 teams with the fastest times advance to the knockout stage, where the winners are determined through head-to-head competitions.
Future Engineers:
1. Sum of Points: Teams are ranked based on the total points received in both the Open Challenge and Obstacle Challenge rounds.
2. Best Obstacle Challenge Round Points: The best score from the Obstacle Challenge round is considered next.
3. Best Obstacle Challenge Round Time: The time taken for the best Obstacle Challenge round is used if further differentiation is needed.

RoboMission Pro, Rookie, and Junior:
• Day 1: Teams will engage in two rounds of normal missions, each with unique surprise rules. Each round includes a 2-hour practice session, except for the Junior category, which has 1-hour practice sessions.
• Day 2: Teams will face completely different missions. These challenges are split into two sessions, with practice and judging occurring within a 3-hour period for the first session and a 2-hour period for the second session. Teams can request judging at any time, but all practice stops during judging. For RoboMission Junior, the format remains the same, with two rounds on Day 2, each including a 1-hour practice session.
RoboSports:
• Day 1: Teams are divided into 4 groups for a round-robin format, where each team plays 3 matches. The top 2 teams from each group will advance to the second round-robin on Day 2.
• Day 2: The advancing teams will compete in a second round-robin format, divided into 2 groups. The top 2 teams from each group will proceed to the final round-robin.
STEM:
• Day 1: Teams will tackle a time challenge, recording their fastest time on a complex curve track with up to 12 obstacles. The top 8 teams will advance to the next stage.
• Day 2: The quarter-finals will feature a knockout format, continuing on a similar track.
Future Engineers:
• Day 1: Teams will participate in two open challenge rounds. Each round includes a period where teams can practice and request judging. During judging, all practice must stop.
• Day 2: The focus shifts to the obstacle challenge, where teams again manage their practice and judging within defined periods, culminating in their best obstacle course performance.
Judging Format Reminder:
In RoboMission Pro/Rookie & Future Engineers categories, practice and judging occur within a fixed period. Judging will end when the time is up, and judges will only continue if it does not delay the main schedule. Teams are advised to keep a close watch on the remaining time and request judging at a suitable moment to avoid any last-minute issues.

Update Notice:
The game format and schedule have been updated for both RobotSports and Future Engineers categories. Please review the changes to ensure you're informed of the latest details.

NRC FINAL 2024 Updates!!!

RoboMission Pro, Rookie & Junior:

• There will be no free practice session after registration on September 23rd.

• Teams will have a 2-hour practice session on the second day, September 24th.

• Only teachers with an official NRC tag will be allowed in the playfield area.

• In previous years, there was a 5-minute discussion time between coaches and teams, but this year, that session has been removed. Teachers are not allowed to discuss strategies with teams for the surprise rules and second-day challenge. However, if needed, the organizers will directly explain the surprise rules or tasks to the teams.

• Round 1 and Round 2 will have different surprise rules.

STEM:

• LEGO® shock absorbers are allowed, but they must meet the specifications of LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Prime (45400) or Essential (45401) sets. The approved part numbers are 76537 and 76138.

• Only AA 1.5V batteries are permitted.

STEM Category Competition Format

1. Initial Testing Phase:
- All participating teams are given at least 1 hour to test their cars.
- During this time, teams can make any necessary adjustments and modifications to optimize their car's performance.
- Teams are required to record the best time achieved by their car during this testing phase. This recorded time will be crucial for subsequent stages of the competition.

2. Knockout Phase:
- The competition moves to a knockout phase only if there are 8 or more teams participating from a given state.
- In the knockout phase, teams compete head-to-head in races or other performance challenges, with winners advancing and losers being eliminated.
- The structure of the knockout phase may vary (e.g., single elimination, double elimination) based on specific competition rules.

3. Final Ranking:
- For states with fewer than 8 teams, there will be no knockout phase.
- In such cases, the final ranking of the teams is determined solely based on the best time recorded during the initial testing phase.
- The team with the fastest recorded time is ranked first, the second fastest is ranked second, and so on.

NRC2024 Rules & Regulations FAQ Part 2
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Q: When can the team touch the robot during an attempt?
A: The team may only touch the robot when a part of the robot touches the start area.

Q: Can the team move the robot from one start area to another?
A: Yes, the team may move the robot from one start area to another start area.

Q: Are teams allowed to move game objects from one start area to another?
A: No, teams are only allowed to move the robot, not the game objects.

Q: What happens if the team touches the robot outside the start area?
A: If the team touches the robot outside the start area, the judge will place the robot into any start area, and one point will be deducted from the total score.

Q: What is the penalty if the robot does not start within the start area?
A: If the robot does not start within the start area, one point will be deducted from the total score. The green line is part of the start area.

Q: When can the team touch the mission object during an attempt?
A: The team may only touch the mission object when the object is completely in the start area.

Q: What happens if the team touches the mission object outside the start area?
A: Touching the mission object outside the start area will result in a one-point deduction from the total score, and the objects will be placed back to the position where they were.

STEM

Q: Must teams dismantle all parts before the competition starts?
A: Yes, teams must dismantle all parts before the competition starts.

Q: Can teams use parts that are not shown in the example pictures of Rules and Regulations to build the wheels and gears of the car?
A: Yes, teams can use any part from the eligible sets (LEGO® Education 9686 Simple & Powered Machine Set, LEGO® Education 9688 Renewable Energy, LEGO® Education 9641 Pneumatics, 45401 LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Essential, and 45400 LEGO® Education BrickQ Motion Prime) to build the wheels and gears of the car. For example, a pulley or a rim without a tire can be used as a wheel.

NRC2024 Rules & Regulations FAQ Part 1

RM General Rules

Q: Can teams use remote connections to transfer code from a device to the controller?
A: Yes, teams can use remote connections if there is no other way to transfer the code. However, it is strongly recommended to transfer code via cable to avoid problems. Devices used for Bluetooth coding must stay with the robot in the robot parking area during check times. It is not allowed to interfere or obstruct other teams or robots with remote connections.

RM All Categories

Q: Do damaged objects count towards the score?
A: No, damaged objects do not count towards the score.

RM Primary

Q: What are the requirements for the water/vegetable element to be considered "completely in"?
A: For the water/vegetable element to be considered "completely in," the part that touches the mat must be entirely within the corresponding area.

Q: Can the water element be placed on the robot?
A: Yes, the water element can be placed on the robot, but it must fit within the 250 mm x 250 mm x 250 mm size limit along with the robot and must be in the starting area, even if it is not used.

RM Lower

Q: What are the requirements for the lakes and green elements to score points?
A: The lakes and green elements must touch the mat with their full base area and be in an upright position. They must not be tilted, lying on, or supported by other objects.

Q: Can the cable touch anything else besides the charging area B to get the full 11 points?
A: No, to get the full 11 points, the cable is not allowed to touch anything else except the charging area B.

Q: Can the cable be placed on the robot?
A: Yes, the cable can be placed on the robot, but it must fit within the 250 mm x 250 mm x 250 mm size limit along with the robot and must be in the starting area, even if it is not used.

RoboSports

Q: Where are the orange and purple balls placed after they fall off the table?
A: Orange balls are placed on the half where they fell off, and purple balls are placed on the opposing team’s side.

Q: Can teams display orange or purple on their displays?
A: No, displaying orange or purple on a display is not allowed. Any attempt to distract the opposing robots is considered unsportsmanlike conduct and will result in exclusion from the competition.

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