Theme & Rules
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Segments :
1. Outline of the Contest | 2. Field: Structure and Specifications | 3. Specifications for the Kago | 4. Game Procedure | 5. Competition Tasks | 6. Retries for Robots | 7. Deciding the Winner | 8. Conditions and Points to Watch Out for in Designing and Manufacturing Robots | 9. Violations | 10. Disqualification | 11. On the Safety of the Robots | 12. Teams | 13. Others | AppendixThe contest theme : Travel Together for the Victory Drums
Towards the Cooperative Society of People and Robots
Cooperation between people and robots is the theme of the ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2009 Tokyo.
In industry, the use of robots is already common practice. The development of new types of robot has now become necessary in such fields as care for the elderly and the physically disabled, and rescue work in times of emergency.　New types of robots are required that are capable of being a part of our daily life and providing us with care.
They must share such human qualities as kindness and cooperation above and beyond possessing the speed, power and precision of conventional robots. Robots designed from this new perspective are expected to meet rising demand in the years to come.
The ABU ROBOCON 2009 Tokyo has been conceived of as a step towards the goal of close cooperation between manual (or directly human-controlled) and automatic robots.
That is not an easy challenge but it is one of truly great worth.
In industry, the use of robots is already common practice. The development of new types of robot has now become necessary in such fields as care for the elderly and the physically disabled, and rescue work in times of emergency.　New types of robots are required that are capable of being a part of our daily life and providing us with care.
They must share such human qualities as kindness and cooperation above and beyond possessing the speed, power and precision of conventional robots. Robots designed from this new perspective are expected to meet rising demand in the years to come.
The ABU ROBOCON 2009 Tokyo has been conceived of as a step towards the goal of close cooperation between manual (or directly human-controlled) and automatic robots.
That is not an easy challenge but it is one of truly great worth.
Kago, the Core item of the Contest Theme
The core item of this year's contest is the Kago, the traditional Japanese palanquin or litter of the pre-modern era. People were often carried in Kago to distant places. The Kago was a basket suspended from a wooden pole, called here the Shoulder Pole, as shown in the photo. It was carried by two men, one in front and the other behind.
Travel in olden times was far from smooth. There were mountains, steep slopes, and sharply winding roads to traverse. The bearers who carried the Kago had to cooperate very closely to reduce the sway and complete the journey safely.
Travel in olden times was far from smooth. There were mountains, steep slopes, and sharply winding roads to traverse. The bearers who carried the Kago had to cooperate very closely to reduce the sway and complete the journey safely.
The Importance of Safety
Safety is one of the most important elements in the sustainable development of the ABU ROBOCON.
The safety of the robots themselves is the first and foremost issue for the safe holding of the contest. The participating teams, as the robot designers, are responsible for the safety of their robots.
The teams must work and cooperate closely with the organisers to ensure the utmost safety of the contest.
Safety must always be the top priority and it must be considered for all people involved in the contest as officials, participants or spectators in all circumstances.
Teams are required to pay sufficient attention to the safety of their robots on this basis before applying to take part in the contest.
The safety of the robots themselves is the first and foremost issue for the safe holding of the contest. The participating teams, as the robot designers, are responsible for the safety of their robots.
The teams must work and cooperate closely with the organisers to ensure the utmost safety of the contest.
Safety must always be the top priority and it must be considered for all people involved in the contest as officials, participants or spectators in all circumstances.
Teams are required to pay sufficient attention to the safety of their robots on this basis before applying to take part in the contest.
Domestic Contests in Each Country and/or Region
All domestic contests in each country and/or region related to participation in the ABU ROBOCON 2009 Tokyo should conform to the rules. It is understood, however, that materials may not be available in some places. Organisers are advised to use the best possible materials and adhere as closely as possible to the specifications laid down for the final contest.
