FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION
DESTINATION DEEP SPACE – 2019
FIRST® DESTINATION DEEP SPACE, the 2019 FIRST® Robotics Competition game has two competing alliances collect samples on Planet Primus. Unpredictable terrain and weather patterns make remote robot operation essential to their mission on the planet. With only 2:30 until liftoff, the alliances must gather as many cargo pods as possible and prepare their spaceships before the next sandstorm arrives.
The game is as follows:
T-minus 2:30: A sandstorm limits driver visibility so robots independently follow pre-programmed instructions or are operated by human drivers via video from their stations.
Alliances score points by:
1. Deploying robots from Habitat (HAB)
2. Preparing rockets and cargo ship with hatch panels
3. Loading cargo pods into their rockets and cargo ship
T-minus 2:15: The sandstorm clears, and human operators take control of their robots.
Alliances continue to score points by:
1. Preparing rockets and cargo with hatch panels
2. Loading more cargo pods
3. Returning the robot safely to the alliance's habitat
0:00: Rocket liftoff
The alliance with the highest score at the end of the match wins.