3.1 Mouse Specifications

1. A Micromouse should be self contained. It should not use an energy source employing a combustion process.

2. Although the superstructure of the mouse may 'bulge' above the top of the maze walls, the mouse must be subject to the following size constraints - width 25cm, length 25cm. There is no height limit. The mouse must be completely self-contained and receive no outside assistance.

3. The method of wall sensing is at the discretion of the builder (contact, reflective etc). However, the mouse must not exert a force on any wall likely to cause damage (Judges can debar any machine if it is likely to cause damage to the maze in anyway).

4. The method of propulsion is at the discretion of the builder, provided that the power source is non-polluting. If the judges consider that a mouse has a high risk of damaging or sullying the maze they will not permit it to run. Nothing may be deposited in the maze.

5. A Micromouse shall not leave anything behind while negotiating the maze.

6. A Micromouse shall not jump over, climb, scratch, damage, or destroy the walls of the maze.

7. The use of Lego kits or any other readymade kits in making the Micromouse is not allowed.

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