v1.0.1 of the 2020 Competition Handbook has been released.
This GitHub repository tracks any updates in the Handbook as they're being made. Please note that these updates are under development and are not binding for the 2020 Competition. Please refer to the the 2020 Track Pack for the version that will be used in the competition.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Mercury Remote Robot Challenge has been postponed until August 29, 2020. This was not an easy decision to make and we sincerely regret any difficulties this postponement may cause our participants.
All new deadlines may be found below:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Competition* | August 29, 2020 |
| Practice, Early LOS Testing* | August 28, 2020 |
| Deadline to Update Network Information | August 1, 2020 |
| Deadline for Document Submission | July 18, 2020 |
| Registration Deadline | May 30, 2020 |
*Contingent upon the resolution of the COVID-19 pandemic
The 2020 Competition Handbook includes a few major changes from previous years. Some of them are as follows:
- 50 mile limitation - The restriction of the operators being at least fifty miles from the competition venue has been removed
- Autonomy - There is an element of autonomy in this year's competition. There will be an obstacle avoidance section with three configurations that vary in required autonomy. Teams which attempt configurations requiring more autonomy will be eligible for more points.
- Bypasses - This year's track will include multiple routes bypassing sections. When compared to previous years, this removes some of the linearity of the track but greatly increases teams' freedom to spend time where deemed most effective.
- Time Bonus - There is a maximum 30 percent time bonus. This bonus decreases proportionally as the run time nears the total time allotted. Teams that bypass more than two sections will be ineligible for the time bonus.
As always, we can't wait to see everyone at the 11th annual Mercury Robotics Competition!
OSU Mercury Officers
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Website: [https://mercury.okstate.edu]
Email: [okstate.mercury.robotics@gmail.com]