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To enable the robot to evolve in a perfectly adapted environment, Learning Robots has designed a modular arena system that is easy to assemble and transport.

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The arenas are available in 4 different sizes, which can be combined according to your needs and the number of robots.

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They consist of painted wooden boards, tarpaulins and supports.

They are made of Jura pine by Olivier Sauge (https://www.saugeartisansdubois.com) in France.

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Composition

• tarpaulin(s) to lay on the ground, with or without printed design, on a perfectly flat surface. Assemble the tarpaulins with painter's tape (included) to increase the surface area of the arena!
  
  
• red planks, which form the outer walls of the arena, to be assembled using notches and brackets
  
  
• black boards, which form the inner walls of the arena, to be assembled using notches and brackets. Hold the black boards to the red boards using the racing banners.
  
  
• race banner(s), which join interior and exterior walls, creating a race start for your robots! They are supplied with
  
  
• Supports :
  • Feet: for use in corners under notches (interlocking boards) or at the ends. There's no need to use them on top.
  • Connectors: for joining boards in a straight line. It is advisable to use them both above and below the connections. They can be used both parallel and perpendicular to the boards, depending on the desired layout.

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Assembly

1. Start by laying the tarpaulins on the ground, on a very flat surface, and hold them together with painter's tape for greater stability.
2. Assemble exterior walls using notches and brackets (only underneath for feet)
3. Position the inner wall(s) in the center of the arena with their foot supports.
4. Connect the inside and outside walls with the racing banner(s), making sure to raise the banner(s) with the supplied risers.

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The arenas can be adapted to suit your needs! Here are just a few examples:

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⚠️ If you have a single black board in the center of the arena (which cannot be held to the outer red boards by the racing banner), we recommend doubling up this board using connectors for greater stability.

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Using scotch tape

Using the black tape supplied with your arena, you can draw lines on the ground for your robot to follow! They can be easily removed from the tarpaulin at the end of the activity. See AlphAI Line Tracking Activity
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The most common shape is an 8, but don't be afraid to use your imagination! Use gentle curves to avoid disturbing the robot.