World Robott Summit 2025
Harsh Environment F-REI Challenge
Q & A
Competition Details
Standard Disaster Robotics Drone Challenge
(STM)
Field Construct
- Q.In the competition, will the material used to enclose the field be identical, meaning only nets/only walls? Or, would the type of material used for the enclosure be random?
- A.For the purpose of simulating harsh environment factors, while also taking safety into consideration, the materials used for the enclosure will be randomly placed.
- Q.Will the truss essentially have the length will be 1.5m, while depending on the situation - the size will vary between 1-2m? In addition, what types of objects will be used as obstacles?
- A.The field will be mostly constructed using 1.5m length truss so that is possible to do roundtrips in the field. However, depending on the location in the field, some trusses will be constructed from 1-2m length pipes to simulate a cul-de-sac space type area. The goal is to complete the mission while overcoming harsh environment factors that are arranged relative to the size of the filed, whether it is a confined space area or wide space area.
- Q.Are there any plans to officially publish a field construction manual in order to provide teams with the information necessary to develop their respective technologies and systems?
- A.The full list of information that is planned to be disclosed to the applicants is undetermined. Please reference the WRS2025 pre-tournament digital archive (YouTube) for any further details.
WRS2025 Pre-Tournament:
Standard Disaster Robotics Drone Challenge, Day 1:
Standard Disaster Robotics Drone Challenge, Day 2:
Missions
- Q.What is the content/specifics about the Proximity Sampling Magnetometer mission? What does Proximity Sampling Magnetometer specifically indicate?
- A.Proximity Sampling Magnetometer means detecting and measuring the magnetic force of magnets that will be placed around the field, and to identify and portray if they are present, and where they are located (GUI display is desired).
- Q.Is it possible to receive sample images of the objects to be used during the sensing missions (the objects are listed below).
- - Hazmat Label Identification
- - Proximity Sampling Magnetometer
- - Cracks
- - Rust
- - Motion Detection: if any objects will be used, please provide a sample
- A.
- Hazmat Label Identification: The hazmat labels used for the RoboCup competition (10cmx10cm) will be used in this competition as well. However, the label on the bottom of the buckets (diameter ranging between 5cm-10cm) may contain the full label or a part of the label. Please reference the link below for further details on the hazmat label.
RoboCup World Competition page: https://rrl.robocup.org/forms-guides-labels/
Downloadable ZIP file: NEW 2020 Hazmat Labels (Individual)- Proximity Sampling Magnetometer: To avoid visual identification of neodymium magnets while searching for targets, thin boards will be placed over the targets. The boards will be approximately 1-2mm thick.
- Cracks: Please reference the WRS2025 Harsh Environment F-REI Challenge Plant Disaster Challenge Rulebook for further information on the crack samples. An image of the crack will not be provided, as the image quality may mislead the viewer and reflect an inaccurate representation of the crack.
- Rust: A 20cmx20cm metal sample board with a painting imitation of rust (using reddish-brown paint that resembles iron oxide). As image
- Motion Detection: The mission is to detect the movement of a slowly rotating plate with a 10-20cm diameter (the plate will have a mark on its face, please reference the photo below), and to display the movement on the operating screen. Evaluation points will be awarded for detecting the moving object.
Missions (Hazmat Labels)
- Q.What type of hazmat label will be used for the detection mission?
- A.The hazmat labels used during the Robocup competition (10cmx10cm) will be used in this competition as well. However, the label on the bottom of the buckets (diameter ranging between 5cm-10cm) may contain the full label or a part of the label. Please reference the link below for further details on the hazmat label.
Missions (Marbles)
- Q.For the SMP mission, what are the sizes and weights of the glass marbles to be used during the competition?
- A.Glass balls/marbles of different sizes will be used, ranging from marbles to glass spheres. There will be different sizes and wights. Specifically, marbles with a diameter ranging from 10-130mm, with a weight ranging from 1.5-3kg will be used.
Missions (NEG)
- Q.For the Negotiate (NEG) factor, what type of movable wall will be prepared in the field (a hinged type door, sliding type door, etc.)? In addition, would the robot be required to continue flying as it is in contact with the rope-shaped obstacles?
- A.The plan is to install hinged doors (push to open, pull to open, opening/closing direction: up/down, left/right, lid type, diagonal), sliding doors, and partially opening doors. For the second part of the question, maintaining flight while in contact with the rope-type obstacles is the goal of the mission. If possible, the robot may attempt to pass through available gaps.
Missions (Perch)
- Q.For the Perch: PRC mission, how will the pipes be placed?
- A.Perpendicular and parallel perches to the perch surface will be prepared. This detail will be added into the rulebook.
Missions (QR Code)
- Q.What will be the size of the "Visual Image Acuity QR Code"?
- A.QR codes will have a side with a size varying from 1cm-30cm.
Missions (WIP)
- Q.For the WIP mission, would the components to collect include the wiping cloth used to wipe the surface?
- A.The short answer is yes. A 10cmx10cm and 5cmx5cm specimen made from whiteboard-like material will have an erasable substance over it. The rate of mission completion will be evaluated according to the amount of substance wiped off (for example, if 80% percent wiped off, the mission is cleared). As pointed out in the question, the components are to be collected, and information on the erasable substance identified and reported.
Missions (WND)
- Q.How will the harsh environment factor "Wind (WND)" be implemented during the competition?
- A.The speed of the wind from when it exits the blower is 10m/s, and around 8m/s with a 1m distance.
Robots
- Q.Is it possible to report and use robots or navigation systems that have been altered after the 5/12 application submission deadline?
- A.You may use altered robots or navigation systems. The administration is planning to provide documents that can be submitted to the competition administration on the day of the competition.
TDP
- Q.What is a Team Description Paper, and when should it be submitted?
- A.The Team Description Paper is one of the mandatory application document/forms that should be submitted when applying for the competition.
Teams
- Q.Is it possible to change team members after the 5/12 application deadline?
- A.The challenge is required to maintain the same deadlines as other challenges. However, if there is a need to change members after the deadline, please contact the administration office as quickly as possible.
Water-Resistance and Explosion-Proof Certification
- Q.For teams that are considering improving the AVATA2 to make it waterproof, would it be possible to recreate proofing test methods (like the IPX3 waterproofing test method) and providing a video of the test described above to prove water-resistance qualities?
- A.Providing an original, self-taken video to prove water resistance and explosion proof qualities will multiply the score by 1.2 (an official water-resistance certificate will multiply the score by 2).