RoboMission - Intelligent Farm

In the Smart Farm challenge, participants must deploy an autonomous or remotely operated robot to manage a high-tech agricultural landscape. Teams must strategically navigate through the Collection, Lotus Pond, and Sowing zones to harvest "Crystal Fruits" and precisely plant "Rice" and "Lotus Root" seeds. This task is a rigorous test of mechanical design and precision control, requiring robots to handle delicate props and maximize efficiency within a tight 90-second window

Age Categories

Junior Primary (7 - 9 years old)
⁠High Primary (10 - 12 years old)
Junior Secondary (13 - 15 years old)
High Secondary (16 - 19 years old)
Adult (20+ years old)

Purpose

The Smart Farm competition challenges participants to apply robotics and programming to the modernization of agriculture through a high-stakes, 90-second simulation. Working in teams of one or two, participants must design and build a student-constructed robot to navigate a specialized field, performing essential farming tasks such as harvesting "Crystal Fruits" and precisely sowing "Rice" and "Lotus Root" seeds in their designated zones. The objective is to demonstrate technical precision, strategic resource management, and programming efficiency—rewarding teams for the accuracy of their placements and their ability to complete complex tasks within strict hardware and possession limits.

Task/Mission

***Attention participants! CIPTRIX can provide rental equipment for Robotics and Drones, however participants will need to bring their own laptops and Internet access.

**For this category, kindly download the following software BEFORE competition day. NO EXTRA TIME will be granted to download the software on the spot.

(Mind+ download): https://mindplus.cc/en/download.html

Field Introduction

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

Crystal Fruit: 3 units
Rice Seeds: 8 units
Lotus Root Seeds: 2 units
Seed Warehouses: 2 units

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

Field Zones

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

Robot Warehouse: A 28cm x 28cm square (excluding lines) where robots start.
Big Tree Zone: Initial location for Crystal Fruits.
Lotus Planting Area: Two 9cm × 28cm rectangular areas in the center for sowing lotus root seeds.
Farmland: Two trapezoidal areas in the top right for sowing rice seeds.
Fruit Warehouse: Three designated areas for storing Crystal Fruits to score points.
Roads: Black lines (2cm wide) flanked by white lines (2.5cm wide) connecting areas.

Definitions

Age Groups: Elementary school students under 13.
- Junior Group: All members under 10 years old.
- Senior Group: All members under 13 years old.
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.

Robot Constraints

Hardware: Limited to 6 motors (including servos).
Electronics: Max 2 controllers, 2 batteries, and 2 remotes.
Parts: No specific brand restrictions (Whale, Lego, VEX, 3D printed, etc., are allowed).
Construction: Must be student-built; pre-assembled structural kits (like complete chassis) are prohibited.

Tournament Format

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.

Field Procedures

General Match Rules

Duration: 90 seconds.
Starting Size: Robot must fit within 28cm × 28cm × 28cm.
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.
Human Intervention: Teams can signal to "rescue" a robot to the start, but any held elements must be reset.

Scoring Framework

Task	Action	Points
Crystal Fruit	Stored (partial projection)	10 pts
	Perfect Storage (full projection)	20 pts
Rice Seed	Planted (partial projection)	5 pts
	Perfect Planting (full projection)	10 pts
Lotus Root Seed	Planted (partial projection)	10 pts
	Perfect Planting (full projection)	15 pts
Time Bonus	If total score $\ge$ 100 points	1 pt per remaining second

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

Objection

Referee decisions are not subject to teams' objections. In case of disagreements or opposing opinions, the referees have the final say in cooperation with the Headjudges and the Organizing Committee.
In the event that a specific competition category or round is conducted over multiple days or involves multiple attempts, the Organizer reserves the absolute right to determine the most appropriate scoring methodology to identify the winner(s).
Should there be any grievances, participants are directed to: contact@bestemready.com or Whatsapp at 012-391 8681

Rule Zero

Zero Tolerance & Common Sense
- In all CIPTR1X competition, Rule ZERO applies, which states:
- ➤ "If you are not sure whether something is allowed, then it is probably NOT allowed."
- All rules are based on common sense, the spirit of the competition, and the safety of all participants.
- Any deliberate misinterpretation, violation of the meaning of the rules, or attempt to exploit gray areas for unfair advantage will not be tolerated and may lead to team disqualification from the competition.