The Arduroller Competition was held on the
26th March 2016 at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. The event is
separated into two stages whereby the morning session is started with the
presentation followed by the afternoon session of line following track race. A
total of 6 teams (30 students) joined the event. The event was a huge success
with the team “RollsRoys” winning both the presentation session and the track
race. Team “RollsRoys” managed to complete the track race with a time of 1
minute 33 seconds. However, the other teams failed to complete the track race.
There was a few technical problem arise,
they included malfunction of the auto calibration line sensor module which
failed to detect between the contrast of the track as the module keeps entering
calibration mode. Hence, some teams were not able to complete the race. One
reason for such cased may be caused by incorrect methods of coding.
A black line track was provided by the
organizing committee to allow the participants to compete. The winner for the
track race is chosen based on the shortest time provided that the team’s robot
unit is able to complete the whole course of the track.
A picture of the track is shown below:
Summary
Organizer: IEM UNMC Student Chapter
Name of Event: Arduroller Line Following Robotic Competition 2016
Date of Event: 26th March 2016
Venue: University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, F1A02 (Track Race) & F1A23 (Presentation)
Objective of Event:
1. Provide a learning platform for students to apply their knowledge in Arduino Programming and be able to fabricate their own design
2. Prepare the participants to be equipped with the skillset necessary to meet the industrial requirement
Number of Participants Registered: 30 Students(6 Teams)
Targeted Courses: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering
Invited Judges: Dr. Samer Yahya, Dr. Chen Zhi Yuan, Dr. Lim Chin Seong
IEM Club Advisor: Dr. Hii Ching Lik
Event Flow
Time
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Description
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9 – 10AM
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Registration of Participants and Inspection of Robotic Design
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10 – 10:15 AM
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Introduction by IEM Club President
Introduction by IEM Club Advisor
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10:15 – 11:00AM
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Commencement of Competition
- Balloting
- Presentation by Participants
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11 – 11:15 AM
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Appreciation ceremony for Judges
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11:15 – 11:45 AM
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Finalization of Marks by Judges + Prize Ceremony for Best Presentation Team
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11:45 – 12:45 PM
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Lunch Time
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12:45 – 1:15 PM
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Commencement of Track competition
- Final Adjustment to Robotic Design (troubleshooting)
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1:15 – 2:15 PM
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First Heat
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2:15 – 3:15 PM
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Second Heat
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3:15 – 3:45 PM
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Final Heat
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3:45 – 4 PM
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Closing Ceremony
Presentation of Prizes to Track Race Winners
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Conclusion
The competition ended successfully with
the prize giving ceremony by IEM Club Advisor, Dr. Hii Ching Lik. Team
“RollsRoys” was awarded the winner for both presentation stage and track race
session. Ultimately, this event was a success thanks to the sponsorship and
contribution from the engineering faculty as well as CYTRON technologies.
All teams were able to learn more on
Arduino Programming as well as being able to fabricate their robotic model
while taking into account of cost saving method and engineering design and
concepts. This event provided the students a platform to showcase their talents
and build team work among team members.
Many thanks to CYTRON technologies for
sponsoring the event with several electronic components including the 2AMP
motor shield, Auto Calibrating Line Sensor Module and CT-UNO Microboard
Processor. Without their support and contribution, this event would not be able
to run smoothly.
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