Package robocode

Class _RobotBase

java.lang.Object
robocode._RobotBase
All Implemented Interfaces:
Runnable, IBasicRobot
Direct Known Subclasses:
_Robot, JuniorRobot

public abstract class _RobotBase extends Object implements IBasicRobot, Runnable
This is the base class of all robots used by the system. You should not inherit your robot on this class.

You should create a robot that is derived from the Robot, AdvancedRobot, JuniorRobot, TeamRobot, or RateControlRobot class instead.

Since:
1.4
Author:
Flemming N. Larsen (original), Pavel Savara (contributor)
See Also:
  • Field Details

    • out

      public PrintStream out
      The output stream your robot should use to print.

      You can view the print-outs by clicking the button for your robot in the right side of the battle window.

      Example:

         // Print out a line each time my robot hits another robot
         public void onHitRobot(HitRobotEvent e) {
             out.println("I hit a robot!  My energy: " + getEnergy() + " his energy: " + e.getEnergy());
         }
       
  • Method Details

    • finalize

      protected final void finalize() throws Throwable
      Called by the system to 'clean up' after your robot. You may not override this method.
      Overrides:
      finalize in class Object
      Throws:
      Throwable
    • setOut

      public final void setOut(PrintStream out)
      Do not call this method!

      This method is called by the game when setting the output stream for your robot.

      Specified by:
      setOut in interface IBasicRobot
      Parameters:
      out - the new output print stream for this robot
    • setPeer

      public final void setPeer(IBasicRobotPeer peer)
      Do not call this method! Your robot will simply stop interacting with the game.

      This method is called by the game. A robot peer is the object that deals with game mechanics and rules, and makes sure your robot abides by them.

      Specified by:
      setPeer in interface IBasicRobot
      Parameters:
      peer - the robot peer supplied by the game