Opportunity brief
Overview:
Fully autonomous. No tether, no wireless, no remote. You place the bot at the start line, press its own switch, and then you are not allowed to touch it.
FASTEST LFR [LINE FOLLOWER]
Mission M-01, ROBOVISIONÄR '26
24 and 25 September 2026
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
Prize Pool: ₹30,000 | Entry: ₹850 | Team Size: 1–2 | Slots: 65
How the Race Works:
You get 5 minutes of total arena access. Within that window, you can restart as many times as you need, and the robot goes back to the start point each time. The Competition Clock never stops, not for restarts, not for anything. The Race Clock resets to zero on every restart.
Your result is your fastest single lap completed from start to finish without a restart. Not your total arena time. Lowest time wins.
Robot Specifications:
- Autonomy: Fully autonomous and self-contained. Power source, controller, and sensors must all be on board. No wires or tethers to the team.
- Communication: No Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RF, or IR link between the robot and operator at any point during a run.
- Size: Must fit inside a 30 cm × 30 cm × 30 cm box and stay within it at all times.
- Weight: Maximum 5 kg including batteries, with 5% tolerance.
- Shape: Circular or rectangular.
- Voltage: Maximum 16.8 V DC anywhere on the robot.
- Batteries: Sealed, immobilised electrolyte only. Gel cell, lithium, NiMH, NiCad, or dry cells.
- Surfaces: No infrared-reflecting materials on the outside. Paint must be matte. The robot must not produce magnetic interference for other robots. Drive configuration is your choice.
Originality:
Pre-made robots are not allowed. The design and build must be primarily your team's own work. Off-the-shelf microcontrollers, motors, drivers, sensors, wheels, and batteries are permitted.
The Track:
- Arena: 7.5 m × 7.5 m.
- Total track length: 55 to 60 metres.
- White surface with the racing line in black, 25 mm wide.
- The track may include crossed, curved, and discontinuous lines, so a bot that only handles a smooth continuous line will not finish.
During a Run:
- Reprogramming, adding parts, or removing parts is not allowed once you are on the arena.
- Sensor adjustment is permitted with the referee's consent.
Who Can Enter:
- Any school, college, or university student in India.
- Teams may include members from more than one institution.
- Extra members beyond two are ₹250 each and receive e-certificates.
What's Included:
- Lunch and refreshments for all registered participants.
- E-certificates for every participant.
- Hardcopy certificates and trophies for winners.
- Accommodation is not provided.
How to Register:
- Pay by UPI.
- Submit the 12-digit UTR.
- Receive a Reference ID immediately and keep it safe.
- There are 65 slots, and entries move to a waitlist once all slots are filled.
Part of ROBOVISIONÄR '26, a five-arena championship with a ₹2,00,000 total prize pool. All events: