AIME Presents: ROBOTRONICA

The American Institute of Mechatronics Engineers Club is hosting it's third annual mechatronics engineering fair, Robotronica! 

The fair is intended to be an educational and fun experience for incoming students at Chico State and the College of Engineering. Robotronica will also feature: capstone projects, robotics booths, and food. 

The main event of this robotics fair will be full combat 1lb, 3lb fights, and 12lb / 15lb robot demos within our new 3/8" thick polycarbonate 6ft x 6ft arena! This is also the perfect event to showcase non-combat-related projects or tables with heavyweights. Please contact us if you'd like a booth! Current Showcases:

More to come!

Rules:

• SPARC ruleset with the following points of emphasis:
• FLAMETHROWERS ALLOWED!!
• Safety inspection must be completed by 10 AM
• Exposed batteries are automatic forfeits
• One unstick per fight 
• No entanglements (nets, tethers, etc)
• Tapouts are allowed
• Match length: 3 minutes
• Double Elimination with a single final 
• Event Livestreamed by AIME
• Tables and Chairs will be provided
•  Prizes (Coming soon)
• Grudge matches are welcome!
• Wedge bots welcome!

Schedule (Subject to Change):

•  9:00 am: Doors Open / Safety Opens
•  9:30 am: Builders Meeting
•  10:00 am: Safety Closes and Fights Begin!
• 12:30 pm: Lunch Break (12/15lb Demos)
• 1:00 pm: Fights Continue
• 4:30 pm: Awards and Closing

Things to Bring:

• spare parts and tools
• eye protection
• ear protection
• Extension cords

Attendees:

• Under 18 must be accompanied by parents or guardians
• Anyone is welcome to attend - entrance into our facility constitutes acceptance of the informed consent and media release.  The 
• Additional Safety Rules regarding batteries (to be finalized) 
  • Safety glasses are required in the pits and while charging, installing or removing batteries. 
  • All batteries must be charged in LiPo bags or other fireproof container
  • Batteries can only be installed for testing or match purposes only 
  • Batteries must be removed from the robot as soon as the match is over
• Competitors must register before the event to ensure competition slots
  • you should contact the event organizer about last-minute registrations
  • additional registration will be taken in order of waitlist
  • Please check with event organizers for unique or unusual designs and their application to the linked rulesets

Location: Chico State Arts and Humanities Courtyard (email will be sent with directions to courtyard)