One critical aspect of the micro mouse contest. The maze must be setup to meet standard rules Such as the center of the maze must have a center post.
Rules help set the points system.
All of the teams shared Ideas on system developments, selecting types of components, software, hardware chip sets, and cost caparisons vs. benefits in integrating their programs. Graduate student from Cal Poly Pomona runs the maze using a micro mouse from his team program, and points out technical details.