1. Robot Specifications:

• Height, width, and length must be 12” or under.

• Weight must be 3 lbs or under.

• Remote Control: Robot motion must be due to operator input on a wireless device.

• Gluing parts is not allowed.

• Robots must use a URC Gladiator kit drivebase, motors, battery, and hub.

• Non-motorized Lego-compatible pieces are allowed.

• You are limited to 2 motors for Robo Sumo Matches.

 

2. Prohibited Actions:

• No signal-jamming devices

• Parts that could damage the field or the opponent's robot are prohibited.

• No coating the wheels with other substances to improve traction.

 

3. Match Rules:

• One match consists of a single round lasting 2 minutes.

• Winning is declared if an opponent's robot:

  • Touches the surface outside the ring, excluding pieces that fall off of the robot during the battle

  • Is flipped so it can no longer function (you may design a robot that works in both orientations) 

• The match is declared a draw if no winner is determined within the time limit.

• Tie-breaker matches continue until a winner is declared. Tie Breaker matches start with the robots facing the walls.

 

4. Match Conduct:

• The referee starts the match with the phrase “Three, Two, One, Sumo!”

• Robots start facing each other; in playoff matches, robots start facing the wall.

• If robots are stuck and cannot move, the referee will start a 10-second count, after which the match is determined to be a draw.