Next Event: BotsIQ National Tournament
What, When, Where
What?
The BotsIQ Nationals will include six concurrent tournaments as follows:
Tournament #1: BotsIQ High School 120 lb. Championship. This tournament is open to all High School, Middle School and bona fide Youth Organization Teams, fighting Middleweight (120 lb.) robots (High School Class).
Tournament #2: BotsIQ Collegiate 120 lb. Championship. This tournament is open to all College, University and Post Secondary Student Teams, fighting Middleweight (120 lb.) robots (College Class).
Tournament #3: BotsIQ OPEN 120 lb. Championship. This tournament is open to any team fighting Middleweight (120 lb.) robots (Open Class).
Tournament #4: BotsIQ 15 lb. Championship: Red Division. This tournament is open to all High School, Middle School, bona fide Youth Organization, College, University and Post Secondary Student Teams, fighting 15 lb. robots (Mini Class). The RED division is designed for heartier and more damaging robots, but any 15 pound robot may choose to enter this division. When you register, simply pick the division you wish to compete in.
Tournament #5: BotsIQ 15 lb. Championship: Blue Division. This tournament is open to all High School, Middle School, bona fide Youth Organization, College, University and Post Secondary Student Teams, fighting 15 lb. robots (Mini Class). This BLUE division is for robots that are either just starting out, or do not want to compete in the RED division. When you register, simply pick the division you wish to compete in.
Tournament #6: BotsIQ TableTop Robots Championship. This tournament is open to all High School, Middle School, bona fide Youth Organization, College, University and Post Secondary Student Teams, fighting TableTop Robots (TTR Class). Rules for this year’s task oriented event will be posted soon.
When?
April 14-18, 2010. Here is a rough schedule of events:
Wednesday April 14th
Early-bird check-in / safety inspections
Show up early, and get through check-in and inspections quicker.
Thursday April 15th
Check-in / safety inspections for ALL teams
Note: ALL BotsIQ teams must show up for Wednesday Check-in).
Friday April 16th
ALL BotsIQ Tournaments begin
We’ll intermingle the match schedules to give builder’s more time to fix their bots between rounds).
Saturday April 17th
All Tournaments conclude
Sunday April 18th
Pack-up and go home day
OR, if required, this will be a buffer day for extended competition.
Where?
All tournaments will take place here:
The Shops of Midtown Miami
3401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami FL 33127
» Here is a Google Map of the location
The Rules
New 2009 Rules
The updated 2009 versions of the BattleBots Rules set have been posted.
These include:
BattleBots Building Rules (College classes)
BattleBots Building Rules (High School class)
BotsIQ Mini Class Rules (15 lb. bots)
BotsIQ TableTop Robot Rule (to be posted soon)
BattleBots Tournament Rules (ALL teams)
These documents have been completely rewritten from the old 2002 rules, and slightly modified from the 2008 rules. Adherence to the BattleBots Rules set is mandatory for event entry. ALL teams must read and the rules in their entirety.
New Active Weapon Requirement for College Class Robots
All College class robots are required to have an Active Weapon System. See the Building Rules for all the details. Note: An Active Weapon System is NOT required for High School class robots.
Radios
The new Building Rules cover this in detail but BattleBots recommends using the Spektrum DX6 or DX7 controller with the BR6000 receiver (or equivalent). The DX6 or DX7 transmitter can be used only with the BR6000 receiver.
Registration Details
Registration will open the first week of March.
Builder Database
This year we are using the Builders Database website for event registration.
Entry Fees
Entry Fees are as follows:
All 120 lb. Robots = $500 per robot
All 15 lb. Robots = $300 per robot
All TableTop Robots = $150 per Robot
Multiple Entry Discount
Unfortunately, there will be no multiple entry discounts this year.
Entry fees are paid when you register. Registration will open the first week of March. At that time please make checks payable to BotsIQ, Inc. You may also use PayPal via the BuildersDB once your robot entry has been marked Accepted.
Please return all entry fees (including your entry documentation – see below) to:
BotsIQ Registration
7865 S.W. 21 Terrace
Miami FL 33155
BotsIQ Entry Documents
BotsIQ requires that all participants read, complete, sign, and return a Robot Entry Form / Agreement.
There are two types of Robot Entry Form / Agreement. Please download the document that is appropriate to you:
IF your robot is owned by an individuals (or individuals, for example, you and your friends), please download this PDF:
BattleBots Participant / Owners Agreement and Robot Entry Form
IF your robot is owned by an entity (such as a school, college, or company), please download this PDF:
BattleBots Institutional or Corporate Owner Agreement and Robot Entry Form
Note: These PDFs accept data entry so you can complete most of the form online, and then print to add signatures.
Location Details
Hotels
Teams are responsible for making their own travel and housing accommodations. Watch this space for any hotel deals that BattleBots may procure.
Robot Shipping
Teams are solely responsible for shipping their robot to and from the event.
If you need to ship your robot, The shipping address is:
The Shops at Midtown Miami
3401 N. Miami Avenue
Suite 117
Miami, FL 33127
Any robots shipped must be delivered between Tuesday, April 13th and Wednesday, April 14th NO SOONER OR LATER.
Ship out must occur Monday April 19th before 5 PM
Please securely attached a BotsIQ shipping label to your crate so we can ID your robot when it shows up.
» BotsIQ shipping label (pdf)
Other Stuff
Prizes?
Yes, there will be prizes. Watch this space for further details.
Arena Hazards
We are not using the BattleBox for this competition so there will be no Arena Hazards.
Thanks For Your Patience
This announcement has been a long time in coming, and we appreciate everyone’s patience.