Oculus 2014

Pic credits: Hari Polumuru

Inaugural pics..!!!

ROBOWAR ROUNDS

QUALIFYING ROUND
This round will comprise of a team event(two bots particpating as a team). The teams will be decided by the coordinators on the basis of no. of teams registered till the registration closes.

The competition will be to play SOCCER and win. Whichever team scores more no. of goals will be the winner.

FINAL ROUND

The qualified bots will face each other in the battlefield.
The last bot standing will be declared as the CHAMPION OF ROBO WAR.

JUDGES' DECISION IS FINAL AND MUST NOT BE CHALLENGED.
ANY MISBEHAVIOUR WILL LEAD TO IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION.

:STICK STRUCTURES

DESCRIPTION:

Engineering is the art of creating something great out of something ordinary. The event of stick structures brings out the real meaning of engineering with something good made just of popsicle sticks. The creativity of an individual is seen to perform at its best.

RULES:

1. It is a team event with each team consisting of 3 members.
2. Only sticks will be provided by the event coordinators.
3. Participants have to bring glue and thread.
4. They are allowed to use only sticks, glue & thread( no staplers, wires are allowed)
5. The theme is SIMPLY SUPPORTED BRIDGE.
6. Maximum time limit is 3 hours.
7. The structure will be assessed on the following parameters
a. Minimum width of channel: 6 inches.
b. Minimum height : 4 inches
c. Maximum deflection: 1 inch
d. Minimum width of the bridge: 4 inches
8. The bridge should be stable under the applied load condition.
9. The sticks if needed, can be connected between A & B only, as shown in the diagram.
10. The rough diagram is displayed on the notice board.

CO-ORDINATORS:

SIDDESH U : 8722025554
VENKATESH T: 8762641992
SHASHANK N : 9739118391
NIKHITA : 8095329744

: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST (NON-TECHNICAL)

: MODEL PRESENTATION (TECHNICAL)

A life without ideas is an unfulfilled existence. Not only having ideas is important, but to express them, share them and implement them is what makes a difference in this world.
This Model paper presentation event aims at providing a platform to the students to present their ideas, knowledge and research. This event is different from the conventional paper presentation as it requires the students to present their papers with a model thus aiming at exploring their creativity and ideas in a better way. Mould your imagination, shape your thoughts, represent your ideas in the form of a model and give a nerve-wracking presentation.

TEAM DETAILS:
1. A team can have a maximum of two members.
2. In case if multiple papers are selected from the same author, he/she is allowed to present only one of them (as per their choice).
3. Participants of paper presentation with model should be registered for OCULUS’14 compulsorily.
RULES:
1. The paper needs to be strictly abided by the IEEE format
2. Maximum number of pages should not exceed 10 pages( only 1side).
3. Soft copy should be mailed to [email protected] with IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE MAIL BY 17/10/2014.
4. LIST OF SELECTED PAPERS SHALL BE DISPLAYED ON THE WEBSITE AND NOTICE BOARD BY 22/10/2014.
5. Models are compulsory. They may be working or non-working.
6. The body of the mail needs to include the details mentioned below.
Name of the participants:
Semester:
Course/Stream/Branch:
OCULUS Reciept No.:
Mail details:
Contact Nos.:

7. Abstract should be composed of maximum 200 words.
8. Participants are required to mention valid references.
9. One hard copy of the paper should be submitted at the help desk.
10. The first sheet of the hard copy of the paper must include the following details:
Name of the participants:
Semester:
Course/Stream/Branch:
OCULUS Reciept No.:
Mail details:
Contact Nos.:
WRITING STYLE:
1. Use simple sentences, unless you are comfortable writing complex and compound sentences.
2. Avoid repetition
3. Make use of spelling and grammar checker.
4. Maximum time limit for presentation is 10 + 2 (10 minutes for presentation including explanation of model and 2 minutes for Q&A.
5. Selected teams need to submit two hard copies of their papers at the time of presentation.
6. Rules of Presentation round will be displayed along with the list of Selected Papers.

NOTE:
1. Directly copying from the Internet is strongly discouraged.
2. Negative marking if the presentation exceeds time limit.
3. The co-ordinators reserve all rights to change any or all of the above rules as they deem fit. Change in rules, if any will be highlighted on the website or notice board and the same will be intimidated to the participants by SMS.
4. The decision of the judges will be final and binding to all.
5. All teams and their respective members should reach the event venue on time.
6. Tardiness may be considered as grounds for disqualification.
7. All teams must maintain decorum at all times. Organizers may disqualify any team that behaves inappropriately.

CO-ORDINATORS
:
MAHANTESH G :9901002635
RAMU K. M :9663337683
VIVEK :8951072664
ZEBA PATEL :7204981654

: WINDMILL (TECHNICAL)

: SIMPLEX TO COMPLEX (TECHNICAL)

: CLAY MODELLING (TECHNICAL)