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The 2025-2026 TCNJ Lunabotics Team has opted to not pursue competition. As a first-time project at TCNJ, the team feels it would be best to create a strong foundation for future iterations of this Capstone Project.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Competition Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Competition Events:<\/strong>\n
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    • Event 2:<\/em> UCF Exolith Lab\u00ae Challenge (May 12\u201317, 2026) \u2013 field testing; top 10 advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Event 3:<\/em> NASA Kennedy Space Center Finals (May 19\u201321, 2026) \u2013 final construction runs in Artemis Arena.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Robot Design Limits:<\/strong>\n
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      • Max size: 150 cm \u00d7 75 cm \u00d7 75 cm<\/strong> (may expand to 250 cm height during operation).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Max mass: 80 kg<\/strong> (includes all robot subsystems).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Must have 4 lifting points<\/strong>; one person per 20 kg to carry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • No GPS, pneumatics with external gas, or hydraulics.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Must include a clearly accessible E-STOP button<\/strong> (\u226540 mm red COTS button).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Must record energy use with a COTS data logger<\/strong>; improper wiring = 30-point penalty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Arena Setup:<\/strong>\n
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        • Location: Artemis Arena, Kennedy Space Center<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Contains BP-1 lunar regolith simulant (~45 cm deep), rocks, and craters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Teams perform two construction runs<\/strong>; top scores determine ranking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • PPE Requirements:<\/strong>\n
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          • N-95 mask, Tyvek suit with hood\/booties, gloves, goggles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Clean-shaven for respirator fit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • No loose clothing or open shoes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Operation Rules:<\/strong>\n
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            • Robots must pass Safety and Communications inspections<\/strong> before competing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • May operate autonomously or by teleoperation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Must stay within arena bounds and avoid wall contact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Cannot alter regolith chemically or use ordnance\/projectiles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Must build berms only from material in the excavation zone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Scoring Overview:<\/strong>\n
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              • Construction productivity (mass & energy normalized)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Bandwidth efficiency (\u22644 Mbps ideal)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Dust tolerance and dust-free operation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Autonomy performance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Passing all inspections required for any score.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Inspections & Conduct:<\/strong>\n
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                • Robots inspected before each run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Pit Boss oversees compliance and cleanup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Unsportsmanlike conduct or rule violations may lead to disqualification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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