The Critical Deadlines page has been updated to includes details of what is required at the “30-day” mark. All items listed are due by 21-May at 12PM EST.

Understand that the video and proposal information requested is to serve two main purposes:
- To review your compliance with rule and safety regulations
- To have a better understanding of your robot operation to ensure we have, for example, the volunteers necessary to fairly execute your challenge run

We will not be reviewing your ability to achieve the challenge or the validity of your challenge strategy unless it relates to rule compliance or safety.

We are still working on leads for the insurance and waiting for some responses from NASA on samples sent in, and if that becomes delayed we may consider moving the deadline of the insurance requirement.

We will be posting a form soon asking information on those team members and guests who will be in attendance with you at the event, for which days, etc. We ask this because we will be working with the University to get the teams access to spaces and resources necessary (like WiFi) and we are working with sponsors to provide meals to teams during hours which the pits are open. We also want to be able to properly serve all team members and their guests at the Team Recognition Dinner on Saturday night.

Just be aware that if you do have guests traveling with your team, while they will be allowed in the general pit area as a spectator, they cannot be working on your robot or be in team-only areas unless they are a listed team member, have a signed team agreement, and are covered on your liability insurance.

Thanks!
Colleen

• Sample Return Challenge Rules V1.1 – They are printed on the webpage, but it is preferred if you download the PDF and view them in that format. We will work on improving the formatting online.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – This is where all questions and answers will be posted. We’ve initially populated it with questions from the initial rules review period. Team Leaders ONLY may submit new questions via the discussion forum or email, however all questions and answers will be publicly posted on this page.
• Critical Deadlines – Here (and in the PDF version of the rules) you will find important deadlines for team deliverables.
• Team Agreement – This is a sample of the agreement that each team and WPI must agree to prior to their registration and acceptance into the competition being finalized. Please review this document carefully before beginning the team registration process to ensure that you are eligible, capable, and willing to meet all the terms of the competition.
• Team Registration – Use this form to begin the team registration process. Here, the Team Leader should fill out their information. Once submitted, you will be contacted with your copy of the team agreement and any additional information you may need to complete the registration process. You will also be provided a link for payment via credit card or information on check payment processes.
• Discussion Forum – Once your registration is complete, your team leader will be provided a log in for the discussion forum. Here you may post questions and receive official feedback regarding the challenge and challenge rules. With the exception of any currently outstanding questions from draft rules review period, only questions submitted by registered teams will be answered. Teams may post in the discussion forum to receive an answer, or send their question via email and it will be posted in the discussion forum and answered. We will be adding more forums and Team Leaders can request the addition of other topic areas if desired.

Please let us know if you have any issues accessing the information posted so it may be fixed promptly.