1. Field

1.1 Field Introduction

The Smart Farm competition is conducted on a field measuring 1.143m × 2.362m. The initial setup includes the following props:

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  Crystal Fruit: 3 units

  
  
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  Rice Seeds: 8 units

  
  
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  Lotus Root Seeds: 2 units

  
  
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  Seed Warehouses: 2 units

  
  

1.1.1 Prop Specifications

• Crystal Fruit: A polygonal pyramid prop, approximately 5.7cm high and 8.8cm wide. Initially located in the circular areas of the "Big Tree" zone.

  
  

• Rice Seeds: Orange scoring props, 9.3cm high with a 4cm diameter. Features a magnet at the top. Each warehouse starts with 4 rice seeds.

  
  

• Lotus Root Seeds: Purple scoring props, identical in dimensions to rice seeds, also with a top magnet. Each warehouse starts with 1 lotus root seed.

  
  
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  Seed Warehouse: A prop with 5 slots to hold seeds.

  
  

1.2 Field Zones

The field is divided into three main sections: Collection Area, Lotus Pond Area, and Sowing & Storage Area.  Specific zones include:

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  Robot Warehouse: A 28cm x 28cm square (excluding lines) where robots start.

  
  
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  Big Tree Zone: Initial location for Crystal Fruits.

  
  
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  Lotus Planting Area: Two 9cm × 28cm rectangular areas in the center for sowing lotus root seeds.

  
  
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  Farmland: Two trapezoidal areas in the top right for sowing rice seeds.

  
  
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  Fruit Warehouse: Three designated areas for storing Crystal Fruits to score points.

  
  
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  Roads: Black lines (2cm wide) flanked by white lines (2.5cm wide) connecting areas.

  
  

2. The Match

2.1 Definitions

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  Age Groups: Elementary school students under 13.

  
  
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    Junior Group: All members under 10 years old.

    
    
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    Senior Group: All members under 13 years old.

    
    
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  Teams: 1 to 2 students.

  
  

• Possession: Defined as carrying, holding, or controlling an element's movement. Pushing/pulling isn't possession unless using a recessed part of the robot to control movement.

  
  

2.2 Scoring

Scoring Requirements: Elements must not touch the robot and must be in the correct zone at the end of the match.

2.3 General Match Rules

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  Duration: 90 seconds.

  
  
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  Starting Size: Robot must fit within 28cm × 28cm × 28cm.

  
  
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  Expansion: During the match, the robot may expand to 35cm × 28cm × 28cm.

  
  

• Possession Limits:

  • Cannot hold Crystal Fruits and Seeds simultaneously.

    
    

  • Max 4 Rice Seeds at once.

    
    

  • Max 1 Lotus Root Seed at once.

    
    
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  Human Intervention: Teams can signal to "rescue" a robot to the start, but any held elements must be reset.

  
  

3. Robot Constraints

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  Hardware: Limited to 6 motors (including servos).

  
  
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  Electronics: Max 2 controllers, 2 batteries, and 2 remotes.

  
  
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  Parts: No specific brand restrictions (Whale, Lego, VEX, 3D printed, etc., are allowed).

  
  
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  Construction: Must be student-built; pre-assembled structural kits (like complete chassis) are prohibited.

  
  

4. Tournament Format

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  Ranking: Teams play 2 matches; the highest single-match score determines the ranking.

  
  

• Tie-breaking: 1) Remaining time in the high-score match; 2) Lotus root seed score; 3) Rice seed score; 4) Electronic draw.

  
  

• Debugging: A 60-minute debugging period is provided before the competition. Robots are sealed once debugging ends.