Remove Open Challenge

Rulebook.tex

@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ \chapter{Tests in Stage II}
 \begin{itshape}
 All ability and integration tests in \iterm{Stage~II}  are performed only once. Some tests have optional tasks that grant additional points when performed correctly, clean and fast. The \iaterm{Technical Committee}{TC} must be informed if a team is planning to perform any of the optional tasks. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no additional time is given while performing optional tasks.
 
-In the \iterm{Open Challenge} the robot must be able to show to the \iaterm{Technical Committee}{TC} the achievements on the main research line of its own team. This test may grant up to 250 points, never exceeding the maximum scoring achieved in Stage II.
+%In the \iterm{Open Challenge} the robot must be able to show to the \iaterm{Technical Committee}{TC} the achievements on the main research line of its own team. This test may grant up to 250 points, never exceeding the maximum scoring achieved in Stage II.
 
 \section*{Robot \& team cooperation}
 We encourage robots and teams to work together when performing tests.

Setup.tex

@@ -70,7 +70,8 @@ \subsection{Poster teaser session}
 	\item \textbf{Place:} The poster session may be held in or around the arena, but should not interfere with the robot inspection (see~\refsec{sec:robot_inspection}).
 	\item \textbf{Evaluation:} The teaser presentation and the poster presentation are evaluated by a jury consisting of members of the other teams. Each team has to provide one person (preferably the team-leader) to follow
 	and evaluate
-	the entire poster teaser session and the poster session. Not providing a person results in no score for this team in the \iterm{Open Challenge}.
+	%the entire poster teaser session and the poster session. Not providing a person results in no score for this team in the \iterm{Open Challenge}.
+	the entire poster teaser session and the poster session.
 
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 	%

general_rules/ExternalDevices.tex

@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@ \section{External devices}\label{rule:roobt_external_devices}
 	\item \textbf{Definition:} Everything which is not part of the robot is considered an \iterm{external device}.
 	\item \textbf{Inspection:} In general, external devices are not allowed unless presented and explained to the \iaterm{Technical Committee}{TC} during the \iterm{Robot Inspection} test (see~\refsec{sec:robot_inspection}).
 	\item \textbf{Supervision:} In regular tests, external devices may only be used under supervision by referees and after approval by the TC. The devices have to be brought to the arena for every test, and removed quickly after the test.
-	\item \textbf{Open demonstrations:} For the \iterm{Open Challenge} and the \iterm{Finals}, external devices are allowed, still their use needs to be announced beforehand.
+	%\item \textbf{Open demonstrations:} For the \iterm{Open Challenge} and the \iterm{Finals}, external devices are allowed, still their use needs to be announced beforehand.
+	\item \textbf{Open demonstrations:} For the \iterm{Finals}, external devices are allowed, still their use needs to be announced beforehand.
 	\item \textbf{Wireless devices:} All \iterm{wireless devices} including bluetooth devices, walkie-talkies, and anything else that uses an RF signal to operate need to be announced to the \iaterm{Organizing Committee}{OC}. The use of any wireless device not approved by the TC is strictly prohibited.
 	\item \textbf{Artificial landmarks:} \iterm{Artificial landmarks} and \iterm{markers} are not allowed.
 	\item \textbf{Computing devices:} External computers for decentralized computations are allowed, please see~\refsec{rule:robot_external_computing}.

general_rules/Organization.tex

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ \subsection{Stage system}\label{rule:stages}
 
 % MAURICIO @2017: With the inclusion of SPL only 6 teams per league advance to the second stage (leagues are intended to have 13 teams).
 	\item \textbf{Stage~II:} The best \emph{50\% of teams with full integrated capabilities}\footnote{If the total number of teams is less than 12, up to 6 teams may advance to Stage~II} (after Stage~I) advance to \iterm{Stage~II}. Here, more complex abilities or combinations of abilities are tested. In order to advance to Stage~II a team must successfully solve 3 out of \iterm{Proficency Tests} in Stage~I. \\
-	The \iterm{Open Challenge} is the open demonstration in Stage~II.
+	%The \iterm{Open Challenge} is the open demonstration in Stage~II.
 % MAURICIO @2017: With the inclusion of SPL, we want the finals with no more than 6 teams. At this point, the best two of each league advance to the finals.
 	\item \textbf{Final demonstration:} The best \emph{two teams} of each league, the ones with the highest score after Stage~II, advance to the final round. The final round features only a single open demonstration.
 \end{enumerate}
@@ -80,8 +80,9 @@ \subsection{Score system}
 
 	\item \textbf{Stage~II:} Test in \iterm{Stage~II} are rewarded on a task-solved scoring basis.
 	\begin{enumerate}
-		\item Each test but the \iterm{Open Challenge} has a main task. The base score for solving the main task is \scoring{250 points}.
-		\item The maximum score for \iterm{Open Challenge} is \scoring{250 points}.
+		%\item Each test but the \iterm{Open Challenge} has a main task. The base score for solving the main task is \scoring{250 points}.
+		\item Each test has a main task. The base score for solving the main task is \scoring{250 points}.
+		%\item The maximum score for \iterm{Open Challenge} is \scoring{250 points}.
 		\item Optionals and subtasks add bonus points to the main task score.
 	\end{enumerate}
 
@@ -112,13 +113,15 @@ \subsection{Score system}
 \subsection{Open Demonstrations}
 \label{sec:open-demonstrations}
 \begin{enumerate}
-	\item \textbf{Stage~II:} The \iterm{Open Challenge} is the open demonstration in \iterm{Stage~II}.
-	\begin{enumerate}
-		\item To participate in the \iterm{Open Challenge}, a team needs to participate in at least one regular \iterm{Stage~II} test.
-		\item Teams can demonstrate freely chosen abilities.
-		\item The performance is evaluated by a jury consisting of the \iaterm{Technical Committee}{TC}.
-		\item The \iterm{Open Challenge} is described in~\refsec{sec:test_open_challenge}.
-	\end{enumerate}
+	%\item \textbf{Stage~II:} The \iterm{Open Challenge} is the open demonstration in \iterm{Stage~II}.
+	%\begin{enumerate}
+	%	\item To participate in the \iterm{Open Challenge}, a team needs to participate in at least one regular \iterm{Stage~II} test.
+	%	\item Teams can demonstrate freely chosen abilities.
+	%	\item The performance is evaluated by a jury consisting of the \iaterm{Technical Committee}{TC}.
+	%	\item The \iterm{Open Challenge} is described in~\refsec{sec:test_open_challenge}.
+	%\end{enumerate}
+
+	\item This year the open demonstrations during the competition has been considerably reduced compared to previous years. However, teams are welcome to demonstrate their research to the rest of the teams if they think is relevant to the RoboCup @Home league. This would be accommodated by the TC/OC depending on the time limits of the competition.
 
 	% \item \textbf{Stage~II:} The \iterm{Demo Challenge} is the open demonstration in Stage~II.
 	% \begin{enumerate}

general_rules/Procedure.tex

@@ -15,7 +15,8 @@ \subsection{Maximum number of team members}
 	\item \textbf{Regular Tests:} During a regular test, the maximum number of team members allowed inside the arena is \emph{one} (1). The only exceptions are tests that require for more team members in the arena.
 	\item \textbf{Setup:} During the setup of a test, the number of team members inside the arena is not limited.
 	% \item \textbf{Open Demonstrations:} During the \iterm{Open Challenge} \iterm{Demo Challenge}, and the \iaterm{final demonstration}{Finals}, the number of team members inside the arena is not limited.
-	\item \textbf{Open Demonstrations:} During the \iterm{Open Challenge}, and the \iaterm{final demonstration}{Finals}, the number of team members inside the arena is not limited.
+	%\item \textbf{Open Demonstrations:} During the \iterm{Open Challenge}, and the \iaterm{final demonstration}{Finals}, the number of team members inside the arena is not limited.
+	\item \textbf{Open Demonstrations:} During the \iaterm{final demonstration}{Finals}, the number of team members inside the arena is not limited.
 	\item \textbf{Moderation:} During a regular test, one team member \emph{must} be available to host and comment the test (see~\refsec{rule:moderator}).
 \end{enumerate}
 
@@ -197,7 +198,8 @@ \subsection{Restart}
 	A robot has several (ideally 3, depending on available time in the schedule) attempts for each test. An attempt cannot be restarted.
 	E.g.~if a robot fails halfway through an attempt at the Help-me-Carry test, the attempt is over, the robot is moved out of the test area and may prepare for the remaining attempts at the test.
 
-	\item \textbf{Stage 2} does have restarts for all tests but the Open Challenge:
+	%\item \textbf{Stage 2} does have restarts for all tests but the Open Challenge:
+	\item \textbf{Stage 2} does have restarts for all tests:
 	\begin{enumerate}
 		\item \textbf{Number of restarts:} A team may request one (1) restart during a test, unless stated in otherwise. There are tests in which a restart is not allowed.
 		\item \textbf{Procedure:} In case a restart is allowed, the team may request the restart only before 50\% of the time alloted to the test. The complete test is then restarted from the beginning (e.g., with entering the arena). The referees may rearrange the locations of objects/persons if necessary.

general_rules/Robots.tex

@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@ \subsection{Number of robots}
 \begin{enumerate}
 	\item \textbf{Registration:} The maximum \term{number of robots} per team that can be registered for the competitions is \emph{two} (2).
 	\item \textbf{Regular Tests:} Only one robot is allowed per test. For different tests different robots can be used.
-	\item \textbf{Open Demonstrations:} In the \iterm{Open Challenge} and the \iterm{Finals} both robots can be used simultaneously.
+	%\item \textbf{Open Demonstrations:} In the \iterm{Open Challenge} and the \iterm{Finals} both robots can be used simultaneously.
+	\item \textbf{Open Demonstrations:} In the \iterm{Finals} both robots can be used simultaneously.
 \end{enumerate}
 
 \subsection{Appearance and safety}

score_sheets.tex

@@ -161,11 +161,12 @@
 \input{scoresheets/EEGPSR.tex}
 \end{scoresheet}
 
+% THIS IS REMOVED FROM 2019 RULE BOOK
 % Open Challenge
-\renewcommand{\currentTest}{Open Challenge}
-\begin{scoresheet}
-\input{scoresheets/OpenChallenge.tex}
-\end{scoresheet}
+%\renewcommand{\currentTest}{Open Challenge}
+%\begin{scoresheet}
+%\input{scoresheets/OpenChallenge.tex}
+%\end{scoresheet}
 
 % Set a table and clean it up
 \ifNotSSPL{

tests/Finals.tex

@@ -2,8 +2,6 @@ \chapter{Finals}
 
 The competition ends with the Finals on the last day, where the four teams with the highest total score compete.
 The \iterm{Finals} are conducted as a final open demonstration.
-This demonstration does not have to be different from the Open Challenge. 
-It does not have to be the same either.
 
 To avoid logistical issues during the last day of the competition, the \iterm{Finals} are divided into two sets of demonstrations: the Bronze Competition and the RoboCup @Home Grand Finale.
 The Bronze Competition is a set of demonstrations that are carried out before the RoboCup @home Grand Finale. Here, all the leagues run in parallel, with the fourth and third highest scored teams competing for the bronze.