Manual

VEX IQ Challenge Crossover – Game Manual
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Copyright 2016, VEX Robotics Inc.
2016-08-16
The Event
Description
The VEX IQ Challenge will consist of:
 Teamwork Challenge
o Each Teamwork Challenge Match consists of two teams, operating as an alliance, to
score points. The Teamwork Challenge may include Practice, Qualifying, and Finals
Matches. After the Qualifying Matches, teams will be ranked based on performance.
Typically the top teams will then participate in the Finals Matches to determine the
Teamwork Challenge champions. The number of teams participating in the Finals
Matches is determined by the Event Partner.
 Robot Skills Challenge
o In this challenge teams will compete in sixty (60) second long matches in an effort to
score as many points as possible. These matches consist of Driver Skills Matches,
which will be entirely driver controlled, and Programing Skills Matches, which will be
autonomous (no VEX IQ controller) with limited human interaction. Each match will
consist of only one Robot,
Awards will be given to top teams in each format. Awards will also be given for overall performance in
the judged criteria. Please review the Awards Appendix for more details.
Definitions
Disqualification – A penalty applied to a team for a behavioral violation. When a team is disqualified in
a Match, they receive zero (0) points.
Finals Match – A match used to determine the Teamwork Challenge champions.
Practice Match – An un-scored match used to provide time for teams to get acquainted with the
official playing field.
Qualifying Match – A Teamwork Match used to determine the rankings.