Battle Bots February 2023 Challenge

Taking inspiration from British TV show Robot Wars, Telstra Creator Space is hosting its second Battle Bots Challenge!

Up to 15 teams and their ferocious fighting machines battle it out in the Battle Bot Arena (aka Telstra Creator Space Test Bed) for the chance to be crowned Battle Bots February 2023 Champion.

Here is your chance to design, build, test and battle your own robot for battle glory and prizes!

Take part in Robot Wars!

Registrations will open 19 January to take part in the Battle Bots February 2023 Challenge during Orientation Week, Thursday 23 February.

Form a team (up to 3) of your own, enter as an individual or ask us buddy you up.

Please complete the Registration form and we will contact you with further information to confirm your spot.

Returning participants? Welcome back! Please complete the registration form again to confirm your participation.

• Registration Open: 19 January - 3 February 2023
• Launch and Kits available from: 19 January  (some  materials  will be available  after this date due to procurement delays)
• Build Support: 19 January - 23 February 2023
• Battle challenge: 23 February 2023 12-2pm *You and your team must commit to this day to enter*

How will it work?

Starter Kits

Telstra Creator Space will provide you with a basic loan kit of

You are welcome to use materials in the space to create your weapons or source elsewhere.

At the end of the battle, you can choose to give it back or enter the upcoming challenge (subject to demand)

Build Rules for Battle Bots #2

All battle bots will need to adhere to the Build Rules to qualify for entry into the challenge.

Safety:

1. All bots must be inspected by TCS team member prior to testing or competing to ensure they are safe to use. Systems deemed hazardous will not be permitted to run.
2. All materials used for the construction of battle bots must be non-hazardous.
3. All energy sources must be appropriately contained. E.g., fuses, pressure relief valves, positive stops.
4. Energy sources such as compressed gas systems (pressure vessels, lines, unions etc.) must use commercial components.
5. Explosives or combustion of any kind is prohibited.
6. Teams are encouraged to obtain clarifications on rules or systems prior to competition day.
7. There will be 10 fuel cells attached to the walls and floors of the arena.
8. Bots must be powered by a Milwaukee M12 2Ah oe 3Ah battery (TCS will provide battery, connector, and housing or alternative).
9. Electrical systems above 12V are not permitted.

Weapons:

1. No more than 2 weapons are permitted per bot. Weapons are defined as any device which has, or appears to have, the intention of destroying fuel cells.
2. Projectiles or lasers of any kind are prohibited.
3. Projectiles are defined by the common understanding of them.
4. Any weapon deemed unsafe to operate, must be removed prior to competition.
5. Weapons must be made from materials deemed to be non-hazardous.

Competition Rules:

1. The goal of this round is to score 16 points by popping fuel cells in an arena.
2. Fuel cells will be towed by bots and attached to the floor and walls of the arena.
3. Bots must tow three fuel cells.
4. Fuel cells must be attached at the rear of the bots.
5. Fuel cells must be within a 250mm radius from the rear of the bot.
6. Fuel cells must have clear access for 180 degrees in the horizontal plane and 90 degrees in the vertical plane. No shields are to be employed.
7. Fuel cell attachment points will be within 295mm of the floor.
8. Fuel cells attached to the bot are worth five points if popped.
9. Fuel cells around the arena are worth one point if popped.
10. The arena will contain obstacles. See image below for arena layout.
11. The arena will be contained within a 4m x 4m square.
12. The minimum clearance between obstacles and walls in the arena will be 600mm.
13. Bots will start in opposing corners of the arena.
14. Only one bot is allowed per competition entry.
15. A bot is any device that can move under its own power.
16. Only one radio controller per team is allowed for competition.
17. Radio controls will be scrutineered by staff before participation. Please show staff your controller implementation early to prevent having to change it later.

Build Support

The Telstra Creator Space are available at all times during opening hours to assist you and your team with the build.

We encourage users of all abilities to participate!  We have created a set of helpful and detailed instructions to get you started.  The team will email you this post Launch Day.

Throughout the build phase we will have drop-in workshops to prepare you for the challenge. These are optional sessions to encourage collaboration with your team and check out your competition. No need to book in – just turn up!

Collaboration Sessions

These are optional sessions to encourage collaboration with your team and check out your competition. No need to book in – just turn up!

• Thursday 2 February 10-12pm
• Thursday 9 February 10-12pm
• Thursday 16 February 10-12pm
• Thursday 23 February 10-12pm – Last minute testing

Battle Challenge Day

Battle Bot February Challenge will be held on Thursday 23 February 2023 12-2pm at Telstra Creator Space, in the Test Bed. Visitors welcome for this session. Closed toe shoes are a must!