RoboRugby*08 - Table Layout

The layout of the competition table is shown in the diagrams below.  For a more printer-friendly version of this web page, use RRtable08.pdf.

Basic Table Layout

Table Layout with Dimensions

Table Details

The competition matches will alternate between two tables.  The tables are made of wood, which is a natural material.  Therefore, surfaces may not be precisely flat, and dimensions are not precise.  Also, the two tables may differ slightly in exact measurements, shape and texture.  The external lighting of the tables in the competition will differ from that in the laboratory.

The playing area is nominally 2.4m long and 1.185m wide.  All measurements given are approximate.  The only official measurements are those of the actual tables.  

• All dimensions on the diagram are in mm.  Small dimensions are rounded to 1mm, large dimensions may be rounded to 5mm.

• The wall height is nominally 93mm, and will not exceed 96mm.  The wall thickness will not exceed 20mm.

• There will be no obstructions within 50mm of the outside face of each side wall, but this does not apply to the end walls, where beacons and other equipment may be mounted.

• There will be no obstructions within 500mm vertically above the playing surface of the table.

• The table surface will be matt black, except for white markings and thin pencil lines, as shown in the diagrams.

• The scoring areas will be marked by white bumps, at most 6mm high, approximately semi-circular in profile.  

• The centre line of the table will be marked by a pencil line.

• There will be 15 balls on the table at the start of each match, in fixed positions as shown on the diagram: 10 white, 4 yellow and 1 red.  Ball diameter is approximately 42mm.

• Where balls will be placed, there will be circular ball holders, approximately 18mm in diameter and no more than 2mm high.  These will be coloured black or white to match the table or line on which they are positioned.

• Infra-red beacons will be mounted at the ends of the table, aligned with the centre-line of the table.  The transmitting position is approximately 90mm outside the inner surface of the end wall of the table, and about 160mm above the table surface.  A shield is fitted just below the beacon LEDs, and extends about 85mm in front of them and about 150mm in width.  This shield does not overhang the playing surface, but it does extend above the end wall of the table.

• The robot starting area is a square area, 420 X 420mm, as shown.  This area is bounded on one side by (but does not include) the raised bump which defines the scoring area.  It is bounded on another side by the side wall of the table.  The other two sides will be marked by pencil lines.

Last updated 14 April 2008.