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TREVON BRANCH
Avenel Local Park, 10051 Oaklyn DR, Potomac, MD 20854

Regarding Battles

​We encourage sportsmanship and safety and we do not want to annihilate an opponent’s construction. Blocking devices, intended to flood the opponent’s sensors, are prohibited. Parts that could break or damage the ring are prohibited. Players must not use parts that are intended to permanently mutilate the adversary’s robot. Gluey substances to improve traction are not allowed. Tires and other components of the robot in contact with the arena must not be able to pick up adhere to objects on the playing surface. Modes of the “real” world must be at all times accurate. Devices that can store dangerous substances for throwing at rivals are prohibited. Any fiery devices are prohibited. Devices that throw things at your opponent are not allowed. Our focus is on the static world. Perception, modeling and planning are computationally intensive. Normal shoves and knocks are not considered intentional attempts to destroy.