MTRAS SUMO Fights

The Middle Tennessee Robotic Arts Society will be hosting a SUMO robot fighting competition inline with the "Engineered for Destruction 9" event. During down time for the battle event competitors with SUMO Bots will fight.

Two Categories:

MTRAS - SUMO Kit Bots

Regular SUMO bots *Other kits, home built etc.

The competition will follow the American "Mini Class" SUMO Rules found here:
https://www.robotroom.com/SumoRules.html

These rules apply for all non MTRAS Kit bots.

For MTRAS Kit bots the American "Mini Class" SUMO Rules still apply but with these two differences:

- You my NOT replace the Microcontroller, Frame, or Servos. You are free to add sensors.
- Your robot must fit within 170mm x 130mm square footprint before the start of the match. Ie: Feel free to modify the scoop, add wheels, etc.

Schedule will be as follows:
12:00 PM Safety, Lunch, Check-in and setup
12:45 PM: Fights start
4:45 PM: Awards

MTRAS sign in procedures - PLEASE READ

As you approach the science center, please use the entrance doors on the right side. When you enter the lobby look for the sign-in table, which will have a MTRAS flyer attached, on your right near the Security Stand.

You will sign in and be given a wrist band specific for MTRAS members, and then you may go to our new meeting location "Innovation Incubator" makerspace" for the meeting. The room in located on the first floor down the left hallway next to the "Sound Box" exhibit. You MUST have a wristband to attend MTRAS meetings and afternoon workshops, and we encourage you to re-use your meeting wristband for the workshop.

Please message the organizers if you have any questions.