Name of Event:  Line Following Number of Robots per Event: One Length of Event: 3 minutes maximum Robot Weight Range:  Any Robot Dimensions: Any Arena Specifications: 1 meter wide, 3 meter long white background, with 3 cm wide black line traversing lengthwise ends of the arena. Actual line course may vary. Robot Control Specifications:  Autonomous

The objective of this contest is to complete the course in the shortest period of time whicle accurately tracking the course line from start to finish.

1. Once a bot starts the course, it must remain autonomous or be disqualified
2. A maximum of 3 minutes is allowed to complete the course.  If a bot has not completed the course in the time allowed, it will not be disqualified but it will no longer be entitled to acquire points after the time limit has expired.
3. A bot that wanders off the arena platform will be disqualified
4. A bot is considered to have reached a Waypoint when its wheels have crossed the boundary line defining the Waypoint area while moving in the direction of the Waypoint Arrow (both conditions must be met).

Scoring:

Accomplishment	Pts
1st shortest time to complete course	15
2nd shortest time to complete course	10
3rd shortest time to complete course	05
Reached Waypoint A	10
Reached Waypoint B	10
Reached Waypoint C	10
Reached Waypoint D	10
Reached Finish	10
Completes course without losing line	20
Completes course after regaining lost line	10
Stops at Finish after completing the Course	05

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

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