Opportunity brief
Description:
Get ready to put your robot's speed, precision, control, and engineering skills to the ultimate test!
Robo Race is a thrilling three-round robotic challenge where teams compete to navigate their bots through a specially designed track featuring turns, obstacles, and challenging sections. The objective is simple — complete the track successfully in the shortest possible time while maintaining control and accuracy.
Whether you're a robotics enthusiast, an engineering student, or simply love building and controlling robots, this is your chance to compete, innovate, and race your way to victory!
Eligibility:
- Open to students from colleges/universities.
- Participants must register according to the specified team format.
- Prior robotics experience is not mandatory, but basic knowledge of robot control is recommended.
Team Size:
- 1–4 members per team
Event Format:
The competition will consist of 3 rounds:
Round 1 – Qualifying Round
- Teams will attempt to complete the designated track and qualify based on their performance/time.
Round 2 – Challenge Round
- Qualified teams will face a more challenging track/environment designed to test their control, precision, and obstacle-handling abilities.
Round 3 – Final Race
- The top-performing teams will compete in the final round to determine the winners.
- Detailed round structure, qualification criteria, penalties, and scoring methodology will be communicated by the organizers.
Bot Specifications:
- Maximum Dimensions:30 cm × 30 cm × 25 cm (Height)
- Maximum Weight: 3 kg
- Maximum Operating Voltage:12V
Rules:
- The bot must comply with the specified size, weight, and voltage limits.
- Teams must operate their own registered bot during the competition.
- Participants must follow all instructions given by the event coordinators and judges.
- The bot must be suitable for safe operation within the competition arena.
- Any intentional damage to the arena, track, or other participants' equipment may result in penalties or disqualification.
- A participant may register two different bots, provided they are registered under two separate teams.
- Participants must report to the designated venue before their scheduled round.
- Technical inspection of the bot may be conducted before or during the event.
- Detailed rules, penalties, time penalties, scoring criteria, track-specific rules, and other regulations will be shared/updated on the event page and communicated by the organizers.
- The decision of the judges and organizers will be final and binding.
Duration & Timings:
- Date: 12 September 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Participants are advised to report before the commencement of the event for registration, verification, and technical inspection.
Date & Venue:
- 12 September 2026
- NMIMS Chandigarh Campus