Questions & Answers
At this page we will publish frequently asked and important questions related to the WRO® 2020 games. The answers on this page should be seen as additions to the rules and will be used for the WRO International Final. Be aware that in your country local competitions may follow slightly different rules. Always use the rules provided by your National Organizer.
RoboMission
All age groups
No, the use of any wireless communication, such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, is not allowed outside of building periods. All wireless features must be completely turned off. If a team can’t turn them off, they may remain on but are not allowed to be used.
Any team caught using wireless communication when it is not permitted — especially outside of building periods — will be disqualified and has to leave the competition. To avoid problems, make sure devices have wireless features disabled or unused.
Yes, motors within sensors (e.g., in a 2D LIDAR) are counted as motors. Be sure not to exceed the motor limit due to these components.
Yes, compressors, vacuum pumps, and fans are classified as motors. Be sure not to exceed the motor limit due to these components.
The use of scanners and sensors with 2D and 3D capabilities (e. g. some LIDARS) is restricted to the Senior age group. However, scanners or sensors with 1D capabilities only (e.g. distance sensors) are permitted in all age groups.
Only if they’ve got a Scotty on standby to beam them back in one piece! Otherwise, we’d rather not risk turning them into a jumbled mess of bolts and wires.
Elementary
No Q&A yet.
Junior
The research samples are aligned parallel to the short side of the playing field. In other words, all ribbons in a line.
No, to score points, both sides of the solar panel must be unfolded.
Senior
No Q&A yet.
RoboSports
Yes, stepper motors can be used.
Yes, servo motors can be used.
Future Innovators
No Q&A yet.
Future Engineers
No, the robot must have the same size at the start of the round, while leaving the parking lot at the begin of the round and while parking in the parking lot at the end of the round. Parking must not be simplified by changing the size of the robot.
