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# Each robot must be completely self-contained: all power, sensors, logic, and mechanisms must be (and remain during operation) within the dimensions stated above.
# Each robot must weigh not more than 5 kg.
# Each robot must not communicate with any external devices by radio, infrared, or any other communication techniqueexcluding the following:## A robot with a video camera may stream what it sees to an external server.## A robot may receive satellite GPS data to know its position.
# Each robot must contain suitable sensors for navigating the maze. Any non-destructive, safe sensing technology may be used (such as ultrasonic, radar, infrared, or touch). The sensing technology must not require any special license, environmental conditions, or protective gear (e.g., if radar is used, it must not require a radio license; if laser is used, it must not require that observers wear goggles).
# No robot may produce any material emissions (such as a gaseous exhaust).