You can use the test pad that came with your nxt set as a sumo ring, or mark out your own ring with black electrical tape on a light colored surface. Building a sumo robot from hell video summary of competition details. Includes 4wd gold spark motors, four hightraction minisumo wheels, two onboard motor controllers, three qre11 line sensors, stainless steel scoop, heavy steel ballast, screws, wrenches, and standoffs for mounting your control. Designed to be a competitive entry into the masters class of mini sumo, this chassis has the ability to beat those bigwheeled servo bots every single time. Robofest is an annual robotics festival and competition designed to promote and support stem science, engineering, technology and math and computer science for students in grades 5. Introduction to robot programming, pdf of textbook for mrk. As a novice group in the knowledge of electronics and mechatronics, we knew this would be a challenging project to overcome. Using 6 sensors with space for more for you to install, the. Robotsumo, or pepe sumo, is a sport in which two robots attempt to push each other out of a circle in a similar fashion to the sport of sumo. It is made of a smooth, rigid material, such as wood, aluminum, or steel. Sumo robot classes there are four main classes of sumo robot. Sumo black book ebook jsumo ultimate robot parts shop. This approached is great since you have to solve all design issues from start compared to having a general idea in your head and solving each issue as you go.
Sumovore tracks opposing robots while staying in the sumo ring. Like its human counterpart, robot sumo was born and thrives in japan. It contains details for building sumo rings and competitive sumo robots, as well as planning game strategies. Robotics sumo university of california, santa cruz. Bill took that first small sumo to a contest in san francisco and actually won the lightweight competition against bigger and heavier robots. Sumo robots this robot has been designed for the dc sumo competition for january of 2007. Lafayette lego robotics club sumobot wrestling rules purdue. It has been designed to allow the builder to easily. Lafayette lego robotics club sumobot wrestling rules. Mar 06, 2018 mini sumo robot is a special robot type that it beats the opponent mini sumo in special rules. The infrared emitter board clusters most of the ir towards the front. Overview thezumo32u4robotisacomplete,versatilerobotcontrolledbyanarduinocompatibleatmega32u4 microcontroller.
Be inventive, be creative, create a winning mini sumo by making modi. Robofest is an annual robotics festival and competition designed to promote and support stem science, engineering, technology and math and computer science for students in grades 5 12 and college students. This will bring up a tool for editing and compiling your program. Through bills tireless efforts and nearly ten years of travel often toting more than 20 robots in his bags mini sumo. Mini sumo robot is a special robot type that it beats the opponent mini sumo in special rules. This division is intended for any robot weighing 3kg or less and not exceeding the specifications listed in article 5. Building a minisumo robot element14 baltic robot sumo. That through the robot making, and to learn the basic and fundamental of technology to provide a forum. Featuring complete coverage of the rules and regulations of this increasingly popular competitive sport, this authoritative guide will show you what it takes to build a sumo robot from beginning to end. The engineering challenges are for the robot to find its opponent usually accomplished with infrared or ultrasonic sensors and to push it. The solarbotics sumovore robot is a kit that requires soldering. The solarbotics mini sumo sumovore kit is a strong, modular design with over 500 manhours of development and 21 prototypes behind it.
The arduino nano doesnt have a lot of io pins, so i decided to combine the start button with the battery voltage sensing circuit. Robot kits mini sumo robot kit sumo robot kit free. The sumo ring information lego robot sumo wrestling takes place in a level circular ring four 4 feet in diameter. The minisumo dimensions 10 cm x 10 cm and mass 500 grams were formalized and bill published adapted japanese robot sumo rules on his sine robotics web site and mirrored on many other sites. This morning was just another morning yet seemed different. With that ebook you will explore secrets of strong sumo robots. To design our robot we adhered to the rules of the robogames unified sumo rules. Create powerful and innovative sumo or mini sumo robots using this oneofakind resource.
The paper presents the design and construction of an autonomous mobile mini sumo robot. It was first introduced to the united states in the early 1990s by dr. Also we will add you sumo robot inner circle mail list. Lego sumo bot wrestling is a contest where two lego robot contestants try to push or flip each other out of a circular ring. The gm8 gearmotors give the robot more speed than competing products that use modifiedrcservos, and the robot has outperformed other stock mini sumo robots including programmable robots. The sumo robot was designed for a final year engineering competition.
Jan 24, 2018 welcome to the lightningfast world of robot sumo, where two robots battle it out for mechanical supremacy. Main differences are the addition of different weight classes, the changing of the radio frequencies to frequencies that meet fcc regulations, clarifications to certain rules, clarification of rc robot specifications, and changing the material of the dohyo to any material. Akir4 is the name of the mini sumo robot i built in 2011 and is my third mini sumo. Your team needs to build an autonomous robot that fits within the specified size and weight restrictions and can find and touch a can on the other side of the sumo arena. The can is stuck to the surface of the sumo arena close to one side. Each robot is fully autonomous and tries to prudh other opponent robot. This is because the sumo opponent should be in front of the robot most of the time. Here, were going to explain sumo robot technology mixed with details from the 26th all japan robot sumo national competition held at the national sumo hall on 12142014. About six months prior, i made a pathetic robot sumo ring. Zumo robots and accessories the pololu zumo chassis is a small, tracked robot platform that is less than 10 cm on each side small enough to qualify for mini sumo competitions and works with a variety of micro metal gearmotors to allow for a customizable combination of torque and speed. Now we will properly use sketchup to design a multipart robot platform that can be used for mini sumo robot competitions, as well as other nefarious means. This time compared to the first two mini sumo robots the robot was first designed in a cad program.
I also like the bulkiness of the robot because it will keep me from getting tipped over easily by other robots. Try different things, move things around, try different sensors, change the software. The robot must wait 5 seconds for the owners to back away, then the sumo match begins. Robot dimensions at game start, the robot must be able to fit in a box 15 x 12 x 7 in the orientation of your choice. Designed to be a competitive entry into the masters class of minisumo, this chassis has the ability to beat those bigwheeled servo bots every single time. One of the early american adopters of robot sumo was noted seattle robotics society member, bill harrison, who organized some of the first u. Jsumo, m5 industry mechatronics corporation, perpa commerce center, b block, floor. If you dont have another nxt robot to go up against in your sumo match or while testing and preparing for your match, you can build various dummy robots and other objects to try to push. Through bills tireless efforts and nearly ten years of travel often toting more than 20 robots in his bags minisumo. It is a selfcontrolled robots with specific dimensions and features, it is also designed in a hostile shapes which qualify it to participate in the contests and competitions with other robots. Lego sumobot wrestling is a contest where two lego robot contestants try to push or flip each other out of a circular ring. How to make arduino sumo robot arduino project hub.
Test your programming and attachment, then redesign and make improvements. C programming with mini sumo robots editing and compiling a program open programmers notepad. By following the revised steps detailed below, the new rings turned out great competition quality. Sx microcontrollers and sxkey discussion of programming. Unlike your typical sumo robot competition, the rules limit brute speed and strength. There are a large variety of mechanical designs and programs that could be used, but. A sumobot is a robot that competes in a sumobot contest.
Before using your sumo bot, you must calibrate the light sensor to the colors on the actual surface that you will be using with the sensor attached to the robot as it will be used. The mini sumo dimensions 10 cm x 10 cm and mass 500 grams were formalized and bill published adapted japanese robot sumo rules on his sine robotics web site. The purpose of the competition will be for one robot to eliminate the other by means of. Sumo mbot opensource arduino robot building platform. The robots are allowed no weapons, and are not allowed to flip the opposing robot. Includes 4wd gold spark motors, four hightraction mini sumo wheels, two onboard motor controllers, three qre11 line sensors, stainless steel scoop, heavy steel ballast, screws, wrenches, and standoffs for mounting your control. Steel or another ironbased material is required if magnets are to produce downward force. The minisumo dimensions 10 cm x 10 cm and mass 500 grams were formalized and bill published adapted japanese robot sumo rules on his sine robotics web site. Use 14 standoffs on top of the astar robot controller, these will serve to mount the cover.
Abstract robotics is a scientific discipline which needs a high. Each team competes on a dohyo sumo ring with a robot that they have constructed themselves to the specifications outlined in the competition rules. Robotics challenge program your robot to stay in the ring using the colour sensor, and perhaps to charge at opponents using the ultrasonic sensor. Robot sumo, or pepe sumo, is a sport in which two robots attempt to push each other out of a circle in a similar fashion to the sport of sumo. The robots used in this competition are called sumobots. There will be two competition divisions, remotecontrol and autonomous.
Check the distance learning menu for other online resources. Building a mini sumo robot ridgesoft, llc building a mini sumo robot using the intellibrain robotics controller is a great. It has more power, speed, and is less expensive than the junun mark iii, parallax mini sumo, and tab sumobot. A sumobot contest is like a human sumo competition except done with robots, usually robots on wheels. Still, every failure is just a way of learning how not to make something. The parts mini sumo robot is designed to be a starting point for your custom robot. The computeraided design cad files and all associated content posted to this website are created, uploaded, managed and owned by third party users. The boebot, toddler, sumobot, hexcrawler and quadcrawler robots are discussed here. Sumo robot competitions have been prevalent in japan, with the first competition being held in. Class max length cm max width cm max weight grams max height cm mega 20 20 3000 unlimited mini 10 10 500 unlimited micro 5 5 100 5 nano 2. Start menu programmers notepad programmers notepad 2 on the course website, download the firmware from the firmware link on the docs page and put it into your h.
The all japan robot sumo competition, sponsored by fuji software, is. Its treads also adds a lot of stability to the robot. The rules for determination of the winning robot are the same, but the methods of controlling the robots differ. Sumo table we will play on the woodlaminated 72 x 30 table in rel. The rules presented here follow the official japanese robot sumo rules as of 742002. By imposing speed limits on all robots, it eliminates the smash and bash in exchange for increased robotic intelligence and sensors use. Sumobot carnegie mellon school of computer science. In a robot sumo match, two robots start inside a ring marked with a border of a contrasting color and try to be the first one to push the other robot outside the ring without accidentally driving outside the ring themselves. An optional handle allows for easy carrying in classrooms. It is also designed in hostile shapes which qualify it to fight. A match is fought between two robots representing two teams. Things tagged with sumobot 35 things educational robot sumo 01. Provides graphs and in depth discussions of physics so it has depth but it never gets boring. The irish junior mini sumo tournament is the first robotics tournament of its kind in the eu for second level students.
The mini sumo dimensions 10 cm x 10 cm and mass 500 grams were formalized and bill published adapted japanese robot sumo rules on his sine robotics web site and mirrored on many other sites. Akir4 is the name of the mini sumo robot i built in 2011 and is my third mini sumo this time compared to the first two mini sumo robots the robot was first designed in a cad program. Robotic sumo is a competition where two robots, known as sumo bots, attempt to push each other out of an arena using sensors, clever. Build a better robot later sturdy construction at least 2 attachment points for each part so robot stays together compact design triple pegs on multiple beams wheel base wide base for slow turns narrow base for fast turns which is best for stability of robot. The name sumo came from an old japanese sport, which is two opponents fighting in a. The foundation for the project was pololus arduniocontrolled zumo robot.
Usual morning is followed by hustle to make it to college on time. The developed robot is expected to participate in singapore robotic games 2009, an annual competition for robots from all over singapore. At mini sumo competition usually there is weight and dimension limit max. Presentacion y ensamble del kit robot minisumo youtube.
A selfcontrolled robot with specific dimensions and features. Instructional video showing how to convert a pdf document to an editable worksheet. Get your mbot ready for battle in the ancient japanese art of sumo wrestling. Program your robot to search for your opponent with the ultrasonic sensor, and when found, attack. In this thread i will document the building of a minisumo class robot for brs tallinn cup. Please familiarize yourself with the relatively simple robot construction regulations listed below in sections 4. Overhead of robot sumo infrared emitter board with 1 74ac14 38khz wave generator, 2 center hole for cables, and 3 a bunch of ir emitters. This lesson is intended for use with 2 mbots fighting on a table. Jul 26, 2016 just the other day i happened to wake up early. The first robot to touch the floor outside of the ring loses. Introducing robot sumo this book aims to provide all the information you need to become part of the thrilling world of robot sumo. All japan robotsumo tournament, 8,479 likes 429 talking about this 97 were here. This robot gave me an even better idea because its rampbulldozer claw which gave me an idea that i could build onto my own robot to flip over other robots when they rush me. Nearly every week you will gather special tips from jsumo about designing good sumo robots.
Pololu zumo chassis users guide keywords pololu, robotics, robot electronics, robot kits, robot parts, ir beacon, servo controller, motor controller, robot sensors, robot chassis, robot gearboxes, robot tires, ball casters, tamiya parts, elenco kits. But, keep your eyes peeledrobots that take years to build can be decimated within. Session overview teamwork skill negotiate and resolve conflict. It may expand beyond that size after the game begins. The competition is the brain child of declan askin, head of the technology dept. The official guide by pete milesthis book is a great read for a budding mechanical engineer. It is a selfcontrol robots with specific dimensions and features, it is also designed in a hostile shape which qualify it to participate in the contests and competitions with other robots. Sumo robotics competitions are a feature of universities throughout the world. If any part of a sumo robot touches the floor or table surface outside of the ring, that robot loses the round.
The mobile robot is a combination of devices endowed with power drives and sensors, under the control of a. This division is intended for remotecontrolled sumo robots. The goal is to push the other sumobot out of the sumobot arena. An autonomous sumo robot is able to have a match with another sumo robot, where it is supposed to automatically defend any attack performed by the opponent and trying to push the opponent out of the arena. Feb 23, 20 highlights of my sumo robot in competition. To start a mini sumo match, the owner of the robot has to hit a button when the judge says go. All about the sumo robot competition and technology. The name sumo came from an old japanese sport, which is two opponents fighting in a ring, each of them trying to push the other opponent out of ring, and this.