Opportunity brief
Date of Event : 21 November 2026
Technical Robot Specifications:
ROBOT SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Size
25 cm × 25 cm × 25 cm
Maximum Weight
1.5 kg including battery
Drive
2-wheel or 4-wheel
Control
Fully autonomous
Remote Control
Not permitted during the run
Maximum Operating Voltage
12 V DC
Recommended Battery
7.4 V rechargeable Li-ion/LiPo
Sensors
IR/reflective sensors
Start
Push button or automatic start mechanism
TIME LIMIT
Maximum 3 minutes per scored session. The fastest valid run counts.
SCORING
Fastest valid completion time.Penalties apply for leaving the track or skipping a required section. If the robot leaves the course and must be repositioned, the event reset/penalty rule applies.
SAFETY
No exposed sharp edges. Keep cables and timing equipment outside the robot path.
Rules:
- Each team may consist of 1–4 participants.
- The robot must operate autonomously after being placed on the starting line.
- Manual control during the official run is strictly prohibited.
- The track will consist of a black line on a white surface.
- Line width: approximately 25–30 mm.
- The track will be printed on Flexsheet.
- The robot must use sensors or an equivalent onboard mechanism to detect and follow the track.
- The track may include straight sections, curves, sharp turns, intersections, and other designated challenges.
- Each team will receive one practice run before the official competition. Participants may tune their robots during that time.
- Each team will be given 2 official attempts, and the best valid time will be considered.
- If the robot leaves the track, the participant may be allowed to reposition it only according to the organizers' penalty/restart rule.
- Any external communication or remote assistance during the autonomous run is prohibited.
- The robot completing the track in the shortest valid time will be declared the winner.
- If two teams record the same time, the team with fewer penalties will rank higher.