Hunter Combat Robotics: Round 1

Join us in our first official meet for combat robotics in the Newcastle-Hunter Region! Classes: HCR runs two 150g antweight classes. A robot may only compete in one league. You may enter as many robots as your wish in each league. 

• 150g Plastic Ant League (destructive) - material restrictions apply. 
• 150g Open League (destructive)

Arena: The arena is a 1200x1200x600mm polycarbonate arena with a corner pit. Arena floor is made from MDF and is fairly fresh with a few chips here and there.

Registration: Free!

Venue: We will have plenty of table spaces in the pits, as well as power outlets and access to basic tools in the Fablab. Note: Event may be live streamed and videos/photos may be taken.

Schedule: Schedule may change as the day progresses. Ideally it will be: 

• 8am - Doors Open
• 8am to 9am - Scrutineering and Safety Checks
• 9am to 12:30pm - Round Robin Matches
• 12:30pm to 6pm - Single Elimination tornament

Rules: You can find our ruleset here. There are some key rules that will be checked in scrutineering/safety checks:

• Bots must have a switch to turn off power without disssasembling the robot.
• Bots must have a visible power LED.
• Any batteries must be covered and not be visible (even when a lifter raises its weapon).
• Bots must pass a radio failsafe test (the bot will stop moving when radio is off).
• You must have a weapon lock that prevents any spinning weapons from moving while outuside the arena.

We are all super excited to see everyone there, if you have any questions, head on over to our community Discord