2010 FIRST Competition: Breakaway                                                              

Hello teams and visitors! The 2010 FRC challenge,  Breakaway,  is finally here. And while it is, you may as well know what it's all about. So, let's start with the basics.

Breakaway Animation 

Note:  To watch the video of breakaway animation go to 'Videos and click on Breakaway animation or just click here

Summary 

The 2010 competition is  about  two alliances of three teams each compete on a 27' x 54' field with bumps attempting to earn points by collecting soccer balls in their goals. Addictional bonus are earned for each robot not touching the field at the end of the match.

 Robots 

   • Dimensions at start of game 28" x 38" x 60"

   • Max. dimensions during last 20 seconds of game not to exceed 7' in diameter or 90" in height.

   •  Weight not to exceed 120 lbs., excluding batteries and bumpers.

 Game Rules 

   • Robots may not posses more than one ball at the time, but they may  kick multiple balls at a time.

   • Balls must remain in contact with the floor while in robot's possession.

   • Alliances must return scored balls to the field quickly.

   • Only one robot at the time is permitted to play defense in front of the opponent's goal.

Play 

   • Autonomous 15 seconds Robots attempt to score soccer balls.

   • Teleoperated 2 minutes Humans help robots to score soccer balls.

   •  Finale Final 20 seconds Robots attempt to hang above the field.

 Scoring 

    • Ball in goal________________________1 point

    • Robot hanging on tower_____________2 points

    • Robot hanging from another robot_____3 points

Click here to learn more about Breakaway.

Visit the Chief Delphi forums to discuss about the competition  with other teams. The Chief Delphi forums were started by FRC team "Chief Delphi" and now serves as one of the top sites for information on the FIRST Robotics Competition.