7th AMPHIBIOUS ELECTRIC VEHICLE

COMPETITION

Rules & Regulations

--- Junior Category ---
(12 years old and below)

Prepared By:

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Objective
The 7th Amphibious Electric Vehicle Competition 2018 offers students an opportunity to learn by
means of a friendly competition against their peers where students take responsibility for the
design, construction, and performance of an electric-powered vehicle that will complete a race in
the shortest possible time. Competitors will build an amphibious electric-powered vehicle that
will race on a 10 meter racecourse which water element was added.

1. Team
1.1. This competition is opened to all Malaysian and non-Malaysian.
1.2. Each team shall comprise of maximum Four (4) members consisting of:
1.2.1. Maximum of Three (3) participants and One (1) instructor.
1.2.2. Each participant is only allowed to register once.
1.3. Each team is required to register online at http://myrobotz.blogspot.my
1.4. Each team is required to pay a registration fee of:
1.4.1. Early Bird Registration (before 2nd February 2018)
1.4.1.1. RM 100.00/team
1.4.2. Late Registration (before 2nd March 2018)
1.4.2.1. RM 120.00/team
1.4.3. Extended Registration (before 30th March 2018)
1.4.3.1. RM 150.00/team
1.4.4. Inclusive one set of AEV Starter Kit
Starter kit will only be delivered to each team after final closing date.
1.4.5. Poslaju Delivery Fees
1.4.6. No food/drink is provided
1.5. The competition for respective category may be cancelled (subject to organizer
discretion) should the minimum no. of team (32 teams) are not achieved.

2. Vehicle Specifications
2.1. The vehicle MUST be able to move on both dry and wet tracks.
2.2. The vehicle can be either using the original design from the kit provided or can be your
own design using any other materials.
2.3. Ready-made commercial products (except the kit provided) are strictly prohibited
throughout the competition. Major parts such as body/base (ready-made speed boat
body) are not allowed. However, the usages of small components/accessories are
acceptable.
2.4. The vehicle must be fully autonomous. No remote control is allowed.
2.5. Each team is allowed to modify their model after every match and must go through
technical inspection before the match starts.
2.6. There is no limitation on the motor and propeller used in the vehicle.
2.7. The maximum allowable diameter of the each propeller is 10 cm.
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 2.8. There is a limitation on the batteries and voltage for the vehicle.
2.8.1. Total maximum allowable batteries are 2 units AA batteries.
2.8.2. Total maximum allowable voltage for the vehicle is DC 3V with 10% tolerance.
2.9. All teams are compulsory to USE ONLY EVEREADY SUPER HEAVY DUTY 1.5V
AA Batteries (non-rechargeable) as shown in the picture.

2.10. The maximum dimensions and weight of the vehicle, including any front and rear
projections are as follows:

Length Width Height Weight

30 cm 20 cm 20 cm No Limit

Width: Forward
20 cm
AEV DESIGN Direction

Length:
30 cm

2.11. The vehicle MUST be powered solely by electric as the source of energy which
means the batteries must be connected directly to the motor. Hence, circuits or
electronics devices (except resistor) are NOT ALLOWED to be used on the vehicle.
2.12. The vehicle must not hold on or hook at the side wall.
2.13. None of the vehicle parts should be in contact with or touching the bottom surface
of the wet track.

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 Propeller

Propeller

Not Allowed Allowed

3. How to start the match?
3.1. Each vehicle must be placed at the starting zone with “On Mode” (if with switch).
3.2. Team member must release their vehicle when the referee blows the whistle and team
member(s) are not allowed to push the vehicle.

4. Track Specifications
4.1. The race track is divided in two parts which consists of:
4.1.1. Dry race track
4.1.2. Wet race track
4.2. The material of the track is made from acrylic.

4.3. The dry race track is 30 cm wide and 5 meters long. The height of the side wall of the
track is 10 cm.

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 30 cm

10 cm

Dry Track Front View

4.4. The wet race track is 30cm wide and 5 meters long. The height of the side wall of the
track is 15cm. The depth of the water is ranging from 8 cm to 10 cm (depending on the
venue surfaces).

30 cm Plastic (To contain water)

15 cm
8-10 cm
10 cm

Wet Track Front View

5. Retry
5.1. No retry is allowed.

6. Violation
6.1. A violation will be counted if:
6.1.1. False start
6.1.2. Pushing of the vehicle during flag off.

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7. Disqualification - Definition: Barred from competing in that particular match. Not the
whole competition.
7.1. Vehicles that change or cross lanes will be disqualified (at the discretion of the race
judges).
7.2. Vehicles that change direction of the race/ moving in the wrong direction will be
disqualified (at the discretion of the race judges).
7.3. Two (2) violations accumulated in the same match will lead to disqualification of the
current match.
7.4. Vehicle that hold on to the side wall.

8. Game Play

8.1. Qualifying Round / Elimination Round

8.1.1. Each group consists of Four (4) teams.

8.1.2. Each team is required to compete with the other 3 teams on a 1 vs 1 basis. Each
match consists of One (1) round only.
8.1.3. Deciding each match winner:
8.1.3.1. AEV model that clock the shortest time.

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 8.1.3.2. In case both AEV models do not reach the end zone, winner will be
decided by the furthest distance traveled.
8.1.3.3. In case both AEV models clock the same time, both teams are required to
have rematch (until winner can be decided).
8.1.4. Only One (1) overall group winner will proceed to the next stage based on the
total wins.
8.1.4.1. In case there are Two (2) teams having similar win(s), winner will be
decided by a knock-out match.
8.1.4.2. In case there are Three (3) teams having similar win(s), winner will be
decided by a new group match of 3 teams.

8.1.5. Example 1:

8.1.6. Example 2:

8.1.7. Example 3:

8.2. Quarter Final / Semi Final / Final Round

8.2.1. Each round (Quarter Final, Semi Final, Final) consists of 3 matches.
8.2.2. Winner is decided based on the total wins in every round and will proceed to the
next stage.
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 8.2.2.1. Example 1: Both teams reach the end zone.
Round Match 1 Match 2 Match 3 Win(s)
Team A 1 0 1 2
Team B 0 1 0 1
Therefore, the winner is Team A with 2 wins.

8.2.2.2. Example 2: In case 1 team does not reach to the end zone and 1 team
reach to the end zone.
Round Match 1 Match 2 Match 3 Win(s)
Team A 1 1 0 (stuck) 2
Team B 0 (stuck) 0 (stuck) 1 1
Therefore, the winner is Team A with 2 wins.

8.2.2.3. Example 3: In case both teams do not reach to the end zone, winner will
be decided by the furthest distance traveled.
Round Match 1 Match 2 Match 3 Win(s)
Team A 1 (stuck) furthest 0 (stuck) 0 (stuck) 1
Team B 0 (stuck) 1 (stuck) furthest 1 (stuck) furthest 2
Therefore, the winner is Team B with 2 wins.

9. Safety
9.1. All vehicles must be built such that it will not harm the operators, the referees, and
match officials, members of the audience, opponent’s equipment and the game field.

10. Qualifying Stages

10.1. District Level (Optional)
10.1.1. Final product must be prepared beforehand and bring along during the
competition day.
10.1.2. Only top 8 teams from each District Level will be selected for State Level.
10.2. State Level
10.2.1. Final product must be prepared beforehand and bring along during the
competition day.
10.2.2. Only top 8 teams from each State Level will be selected for National Level.
10.3. National Level
10.3.1. All teams must build their own AEV model during the competition day. It means
that each team must bring along all necessary materials, parts and equipments
themselves and construct from scratch within 3 hours. Only 3 students are allowed
to be in the quarantine zone during the 3 hours. Competition will be conducted in
the afternoon session.

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11. Others
11.1. The judges have final authority during the tournament.
11.2. Judges have the option to inspect cars prior to the final heat or at any time during/after
the heats are completed.
11.3. For any other behavior not specified in the rules, referees are given full authority to
make the decision and the decision is final in the event of a dispute.
11.4. The allowable margin of error of the game field is this Rule Book wherever not
mentioned is ± 5% in size.
11.5. All machines must be designed and made by team members - readymade commercial
machines (except the kit provided) will be disqualified from being used.
11.6. If a team is considered disqualified by the judges and head judge, such team should quit
the tournament immediately, and receives no score.
11.7. No objection(s) is allowed. The decisions of the race judges are final.
11.8. Any amendments to these rules will be announced by the Contest Committee and be
updated on http://myrobotz.blogspot.my

12. Contact
12.1. Any inquiries regarding the competition, you can email us at:

Rules & Regulations : technical@myrobotz.com.my

General Information : secretariat@myrobotz.com.my