SAUVC 2024

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Game rules and regulations

#sauvc2024

Rulebook

  • All game rules are written in the rulebook (v5.1.3).
  • Please read the rulebook.
  • https://sauvc.org/rulebook/
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Rulebook v5.1.3

  • Some changes since 2022
  • Some changes since v4.3 (published in 2022)

Diff v4.3 v5.1.3

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Diff v4.3 v5.1.3

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Safety

  • AUVs should not leak or pollute the pool.
  • AUVs must have a brightly colored kill switch that turns off the vehicle.
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### Safety !! - No soldering in the hall - No power tools in the hall - No footware in the pool - No electricity near the pool - No running near the pool
### Game Sequence 1. Pre-qualification 2. Qualification Rounds 3. Practice Rounds 4. Final Rounds
### Pre-qualification - Teams can test their AUVs in the Medium pool anytime after Day 1 (5 April, Friday), 1300h - A **maximum of 2 people per team** may enter the Medium pool.

Pre-qualification

  • Spare props are available for testing in the Medium pool.
  • 1 drum, 1 pinger (45kHz)
  • 15 minute Prop Slots.
  • Contact Slot Master to get Prop Slots.
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### Pre-qualification - On Day 1 (5th April, Fri), any team can request for *Prop Slots*. - From Day 2 (6th April, Sat), only teams that have attempted qualification can request for *Prop Slots*.
### Qualification Rounds - AUVs have to pass a qualifying round before they can participate in the main arena. - Only the top 15 qualified teams will advance to the Final round. - *Qualification Slots* have been pre-allocated. - https://sauvc.org/slots/
### Practice Rounds - Teams that have **successfully completed** the qualifying round can request for *Practice Slots* in the main arena. - **No tethers** at any time inside the main arena. - Can calibrate of AUV sensors with tethers, at the edge of the pool, with the vehicle held **stationary**.
### Practice Rounds - *Practice Slots* will be allocated first come first served. - 15 minute *Practice Slots*. - Contact *Slot Master* after qualification to request your *Practice Slots*.
### Final Rounds - Finalists will be announced based on qualification results. - Last team in qualification round will have the first *Final Round Slot*. - 15 minute *Final Round Slot*. - Bring AUV to pool side 5 minutes **before** your *Final Round Slot* starts.
### Final Round - Any number of attempts within the 15 minute *Final Round Slot*. - At the beginning of every attempt AUV starts from the start zone with 0 points. - Attempt with the highest score will be considered for final scoring.

Tasks

  • Navigation (Gate)
  • Target Acquisition (Ball Drop)
  • Target Reacquisition (Ball pickup)
  • Communication & Localization (Flare)

Communication & Localization

  • Updated task!
  • 3 coloured flares (Red, Yello, Blue). No pingers!
  • AUV has to knock the flares in the right order
  • Order will be announced AFTER the AUV crosses the gate
  • [+60 Points] for flares knocked in the right order
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### Surfacing - If the AUV surfaces any **any time** during the attempt, the current attempt comes to an **end**. - **[5 Points]** bonus for ending (as opposed to aborting) an attempt.
### Penalties - **[-2 Points]** points for touching the gate - **[-5 Points]** **per hit** touching the bottom of the pool or wall

Automatic Abort

  • AUV touches the bottom or walls for more than 10 seconds or 5 times will automatically abort the current attempt.
  • AUV touches the Red Flare will automatically abort the current attempt.
  • Divers will turn off the AUV (kill switch) and bring it back to the starting zone.
### Aborting - Current attempt can be aborted, by indicating to the **Game Master**. - Divers will turn off the AUV (kill switch) and bring it back to the starting zone.
### Diver Communication - _Game Master_ will help you relay messages to the divers. - Tell the _Game Master_ **clearly** if you want your AUV stopped and retrieved by divers.
### Important People - **Game Master** - Game rules, Final rounds. - **Slot Master** - Prop slots, Practice Round slots.

Bonus Round!! New!

  • Top 5 finalist compete for a Bonus Prize on Day 3 (Monday, 8 April).
  • Happening at TCOMS
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### Bonus Round!! - Competiting teams are required to provision a **DELAYED START** for their AUVs - Bonus Round Briefing on Day 3 (Sunday, 7 April) at 5.00pm - Other teams are able to attend to watch. Choose time slot at registration - Schedule on website
## Announcements - https://sauvc.org/slots/ - Whatsapp Group
## Today!
### Medium Pool Testing - **Any time** after Day 1 (5th April, Friday), 1300h. - You have to return the indemnity form to us **before** you can get into any pools. - **No footware** inside the pool!

Good luck, Have fun!

### Special Announcements - Innovation award walk-about will happen NOW!