Competition Rules

RoboBall 2023-2024

Rules:

RoboBall is played by two competing Teams on a flat, 12’ x 24’ field. Each Team consists of 1 robot. They compete to score as many basketballs into their goals as they can during a 3:00-minute match. The higher the hoop in which the basketball is scored, the more points the Team receives.
The match begins with a 15-second autonomous period in which robots operate only on preprogrammed instructions. During this period, Robots can use vision to locate and score. A basket scored during this period is worth double points. For the remainder of the match, drivers control robots and try to maximize their team score by scoring as many baskets as possible.
In the last 30 seconds of the match. Robots can pick up cubes at the center of the field and move them onto your scoring platform. Scorning for the match is summarized below.

Scoring:

Scoring System:

1 point – Ground

10 points – 2ft Goal

20 points – 4ft Goal

Robot Specifications:

25 Pound Maximum

Initial Height: 26”

Initial Width: 22”

Initial Length: 30”

Upon match start, robots can use their extendable features to expand beyond the initial height requirements. There is no limit as to how high extensions may reach.

Who provides tech support?

If you need assistance, contact: 
Phone: (559) 457-3868
Email: Abel.Fernandezjr@fresnounified.org
Address: 2309 Tulare St., Fresno, CA 93721