What, When, Where
What?
BattleBots will stage three concurrent tournaments as follows:
Tournament #1: BattleBots Pro Championship. This tournament is open to all Heavyweight (220 lb.) robots (Professional Class).
Tournament #2: BattleBots Collegiate Championship. This tournament is open to all College, University and Post Secondary Student Teams, fighting Middleweight (120 lb.) robots (College Class).
Tournament #3: BattleBots High School Championship. This tournament is open to all High School, Middle School and bona fide Youth Organization Teams, fighting Middleweight (120 lb.) robots (High School Class).
In addition, BotsIQ will host 15 pound and task oriented events (see below). We will make every effort to highlight these great competitions!
When?
The April 6-11 event is being postponed to better coincide with new opportunities that have come up (things we can’t talk about yet). Sorry for any inconvenience. Watch this space for further details.
Where?
All three tournaments will take place in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are investigating suitable locations and will post our choice soonest.
The Rules
New 2010 Rules
We will be updating the BB rule set. However, most of the current rules will remain as is. The update will mostly consist of adjustments and clarifications to the active weapon rules, including a requirement stating the all High School 120 robots must have an active weapon.
Current Rule Set:
BattleBots Building Rules (Pro / College classes)
BattleBots Building Rules (High School class)
BattleBots Tournament Rules (ALL teams)
These documents have been completely rewritten from the old 2002 rules, and slightly modified from the 2008 rules. Adherence to the BattleBots Rules set is mandatory for event entry. ALL teams must read and the rules in their entirety.
New Active Weapon Requirement for Pro, College, and High School Class Robots
All Pro (220), College and High School (120) class robots are required to have an Active Weapon System. See the Building Rules for all the details. Note: An Active Weapon System is required for High School class robots. The Active Weapon requirements will be further clarified in the upcoming 2010 rule set.
Radios
The new Building Rules cover this in detail but BattleBots recommends using the Spektrum DX6 or DX7 controller with the BR6000 receiver (or equivalent). The DX6 or DX7 transmitter can be used only with the BR6000 receiver.
Registration Details
Registration will open soon. Stay Tuned…
Entry Fees:
Entry Fees will be the same as last year and posted when registration is open.
BotsIQ
In addition to the BattleBots tournament, BotsIQ will also stage 15 lb. and task oriented tournaments. BattleBots and BotsIQ will make every effort to highlight these competitions.
For all the tournament details, please click to the BotsIQ website.
What’s New:
The 15 lb. class will be divided into to new divisions as follows:
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1. The RED 15 lb. division:
The RED division is designed for heartier and more damaging robots, but any 15 pound robot may choose to enter this division.. -
2.The BLUE 15 lb. division:
This BLUE division is for robots that are either just starting out, or do not want to compete in the RED division. Specifics will be addressed on the BotsIQ website in the rules set available soon
Tryfecta:
High schools entering robots in all three classes (Task Oriented, 15 lb., and BattleBots 120) have chance to win extra prizes. Perform well in all three classes and your school can win the BattleBots/BotsIQ Tryfecta!
Tickets
If the chosen location allows, we will sell tickets to this event. Stay tuned for details.
Other Stuff
TV?
We think so :)
Prizes?
Yes, there will be prizes. Watch this space for further details.
Double or Single elimination?
We plan to hold double elimination tournaments for all classes. That being said, we reserve the right to fall back on single elimination tournaments (or some hybrid) if time won't allow for double elimination.
Arena Hazards
Pulverizers Yes! (Pulverizers will be contestant controlled!)
Kill Saws Yes!
Other possible Arena hazards to be determined.
Innovative Class
Yes, BattleBots would like to open the door to a new "anything goes," innovative class. Currently, there are NO rules and NO weights for this class. Eventually, we'd like to make this into official classes, complete with rules and regulations, but for now, we need to experiment, show and tell, and see what builders come up with.
Just let us know what you're planning to build and we'll do our best to find time to either showcase your creation, or pair you up with an evenly matched opponent.
You will not be required to fight your Innovative robot unless you want to.
All information subject to change and or cancelation
