LEARN • BUILD • CODE
✦ School Robotics Fest
SLIS
ROBOVERSE
Build it. Code it. Bring it to life.
A hands-on block-coding robotics workshop where students build, code, test and demonstrate a functional robot.
WORKSHOPS & COMPETITIONS
CHOOSE YOUR
ARENA.
School students can choose Junior and Senior workshop–competition bundles. Engineering and Polytechnic students have a separate Open category for Sumo Robot, Robo Soccer, Obstacle Race and Line Follower at ₹2,000 per team.
Robotics
Two grade categories, open to individuals and teams of 2–4 students.DESIGN • TEST • COMPETE
School
Competitions
Junior and Senior challenges for school students, individually or in teams.ENGINEERING • POLYTECHNIC
Open
Category
Four competition-only challenges. ₹2,000 per team of 2–4 members. No grade restriction.ONE REGISTRATION • TWO EXPERIENCES
SPECIAL ROBOVERSE BENEFIT
REGISTER FOR ONE.
GET THE OTHER FREE.
For Juniors and Seniors, register for a Robotics Workshop and one eligible competition is included free, or register for a competition and the matching workshop is included free. Individual fees are ₹800 for Grades 1–4 and ₹900 for Grades 5–11. Teams of 2–4 students pay ₹3,200 for Juniors or ₹3,600 for Seniors. The Engineering and Polytechnic Open category is separate: ₹2,000 per team of 2–4 members, for the competition only.
WORKSHOP + COMPETITION • INDIVIDUAL OR TEAMHANDS-ON BLOCK CODING
THE ROBOVERSE
WORKSHOP.
Students can participate individually or in teams to build, code, test and demonstrate a functional robot. Select the program designed for the student’s grade.
01
Grades 1–4
RoboVerse Juniors
₹800Per individual₹3,200Fixed fee · per team
PROJECT
Build and Code a Smart Moving Robot
- Duration
- 5 Hours
- Participation
- Individual or 2–4 students
- Coding Platform
- PictoBlox
STUDENTS WILL LEARN TO
- ✓Build a functional moving robot
- ✓Control robot movement using block coding
- ✓Understand motors, motor drivers, controllers and power systems
- ✓Test and improve robot movement
- ✓Present the robot design and working principle
FINAL OUTPUTOne working robot per individual or team
Enroll in RoboVerse Juniors ↗02
Grades 5–11
RoboVerse Seniors
₹900Per individual₹3,600Fixed fee · per team
PROJECT
Build and Code an Autonomous Obstacle-Avoiding Robot
- Duration
- 6 Hours
- Participation
- Individual or 2–4 students
- Coding Platform
- PictoBlox
STUDENTS WILL LEARN TO
- ✓Build an autonomous obstacle-avoiding robot
- ✓Use sensor inputs to control robot movement
- ✓Apply loops and if-else conditions
- ✓Adjust obstacle detection and turning values
- ✓Test, troubleshoot and explain the robot algorithm
FINAL OUTPUTOne working autonomous robot per individual or team
Enroll in RoboVerse Seniors ↗SCHOOL CATEGORY • FIVE CHALLENGES
ROBOTICS
COMPETITIONS.
Choose your challenge, build your robot and compete for the fastest time, the highest score or total arena control.
01
₹800Per individual₹3,200Fixed fee · per team
Juniors / Grades 1–4
Robot Race
- Participation
- Individual or 2–4 students
- Robot Type
- Remote Controlled
- Challenge
- Speed Race
- Attempts
- 2
GOAL
Design • Build • Race • Have FunComplete the race track in the shortest time with minimum penalties.
02
₹900Per individual₹3,600Fixed fee · per team
Seniors / Grades 5–11
Robo Soccer
- Participation
- Individual or 2–4 students
- Robot Type
- Remote Controlled
- Match Format
- 1 vs 1
- Match Duration
- 4 Minutes
GOAL
Build Your Bot • Plan Your Play • Score To WinControl your robot, score more goals than your opponent and win the match.
03
₹900Per individual₹3,600Fixed fee · per team
Seniors / Grades 5–11
Sumo Robot
- Participation
- Individual or 2–4 students
- Robot Type
- Remote Controlled
- Match Format
- 1 vs 1 · 2 Minutes
- Robot Limit
- 1 kg · 20 × 20 × 20 cm
GOAL
Build Your Bot • Plan Your Strategy • Battle With Power • Win The ArenaPush your opponent's robot completely out of the Sumo arena.
04
₹900Per individual₹3,600Fixed fee · per team
Seniors / Grades 5–11
Obstacle Race
- Participation
- Individual or 2–4 students
- Robot Type
- Remote Controlled
- Race Format
- 1 vs 1 Knockout
- Attempts
- 2
GOAL
Build • Control • Conquer • WinNavigate all obstacles and complete the course in the shortest possible time.
05
₹900Per individual₹3,600Fixed fee · per team
Seniors / Grades 5–11
Line Follower
- Participation
- Individual or 2–4 students
- Robot Type
- Autonomous Robot
- Maximum Size
- 20 × 20 × 20 cm
- Attempts
- 2 · Best Time
GOAL
Follow The Line • Master The Track • Be The ChampionDesign and build an autonomous robot that follows a black line on a white track and completes the course in the shortest possible time.
OPEN CATEGORY • ENGINEERING & POLYTECHNIC
BUILD BIG.
COMPETE OPEN.
A separate competition arena for Engineering and Polytechnic students. Choose your challenge and enter as a team of 2–4 members.
₹2,000 per team · No grade restrictionCompetition-only registration. The workshop is not included. Event-specific robot specifications, safety rules and match formats apply.
ENGINEERING & POLYTECHNIC
Robo Soccer
Control your robot, score more goals than your opponent and win the match.
- Category
- Open
- Team size
- 2–4 members
- Robot type
- Remote Controlled
- Entry
- Competition only
TEAM ENTRY FEE
₹2,000 per teamNo grade restriction · Workshop not includedENGINEERING & POLYTECHNIC
Sumo Robot
Push your opponent's robot completely out of the Sumo arena.
- Category
- Open
- Team size
- 2–4 members
- Robot type
- Remote Controlled
- Entry
- Competition only
TEAM ENTRY FEE
₹2,000 per teamNo grade restriction · Workshop not includedENGINEERING & POLYTECHNIC
Obstacle Race
Navigate all obstacles and complete the course in the shortest possible time.
- Category
- Open
- Team size
- 2–4 members
- Robot type
- Remote Controlled
- Entry
- Competition only
TEAM ENTRY FEE
₹2,000 per teamNo grade restriction · Workshop not includedENGINEERING & POLYTECHNIC
Line Follower
Design and build an autonomous robot that follows a black line on a white track and completes the course in the shortest possible time.
- Category
- Open
- Team size
- 2–4 members
- Robot type
- Autonomous Robot
- Entry
- Competition only
TEAM ENTRY FEE
₹2,000 per teamNo grade restriction · Workshop not includedENGINEERING & POLYTECHNIC • OPEN CATEGORY
OPEN ROBOT
SPECIFICATIONS.
These size and weight limits apply only to the Open category. School-category robot limits remain unchanged. Dimensions below are maximum limits.
Engineering & Polytechnic · Open category
Robo Soccer — Open
₹2,000 per team · 2–4 members · Competition onlyControl your robot, score more goals than your opponent and win the match.
- Maximum dimensions
- 30 × 30 × 20 cm (L × W × H)
- Maximum weight
- 3 kg
- Control
- Wireless remote control
- Category
- Open · No grade restriction
Robot specifications
- ✦The complete robot, including ball-handling attachments, must fit within the size limit.
- ✦No mechanism may trap the ball or damage the field or ball.
- ✦One student-built, electrically powered robot per team; ready-made complete robots are not permitted.
- ✦Maximum weight includes the battery and all onboard components and attachments, but excludes the handheld controller.
- ✦Dimensions include all sensors, wheels and attachments; robots will be measured and weighed before competing.
- ✦Batteries must be securely mounted, with insulated terminals and wiring. Damaged or leaking batteries are not permitted.
- ✦A readily accessible power switch is required. Flames, explosives, projectiles, dangerous weapons and arena-damaging mechanisms are prohibited.
Event format & rules
- ✦The student-built robot must use a wireless remote controller and be electrically powered.
- ✦Matches follow a 1 vs 1 format with two 2-minute halves and a 1-minute half-time break.
- ✦A goal counts when the ball completely crosses the opponent's goal line; the team with more goals wins.
- ✦If scores are tied, a 1-minute Golden Goal is played. The first team to score wins; otherwise the match ends in a draw.
- ✦Teams must report 30 minutes before their scheduled match, and the referee's decision is final.
Match & scoring
- ✦Ball begins at the centre of the field
- ✦Teams change sides after the first half
- ✦Only the robot may contact the ball
- ✦A robot may not intentionally hold or block the ball for more than 10 seconds
- ✦Robots must not climb the walls or use the field walls to move the ball intentionally
Penalties
- ✦Robot leaves the field: 10-second stop penalty
- ✦Pushing or lifting the opponent: 10-second stop penalty
- ✦Manual adjustment when stuck: 10-second stop penalty per instance
- ✦Illegal start or exceeding size limits: disqualification
- ✦Deliberately damaging the field or ball: disqualification
Not permitted
- ✦Fully autonomous operation
- ✦Pre-assembled soccer kits or ready-made complete robots
- ✦Blades, spikes, weapons or dangerous mechanisms
- ✦Intentional signal interference or unfair communication
- ✦Arena modification or mechanisms that damage the field, walls or ball
Engineering & Polytechnic · Open category
Sumo Robot — Open
₹2,000 per team · 2–4 members · Competition onlyPush your opponent's robot completely out of the Sumo arena.
- Maximum dimensions
- 20 × 20 cm footprint
- Maximum weight
- 3 kg
- Control
- Wireless remote control
- Category
- Open · No grade restriction
Robot specifications
- ✦Height is unrestricted.
- ✦The complete robot must fit within the starting footprint.
- ✦One student-built, electrically powered robot per team; ready-made complete robots are not permitted.
- ✦Maximum weight includes the battery and all onboard components and attachments, but excludes the handheld controller.
- ✦Dimensions include all sensors, wheels and attachments; robots will be measured and weighed before competing.
- ✦Batteries must be securely mounted, with insulated terminals and wiring. Damaged or leaking batteries are not permitted.
- ✦A readily accessible power switch is required. Flames, explosives, projectiles, dangerous weapons and arena-damaging mechanisms are prohibited.
Event format & rules
- ✦The student-built robot must use a wireless remote controller and remain stationary until the referee's start command.
- ✦A match lasts two minutes and ends when one robot pushes the opponent completely beyond the white arena border.
- ✦If neither robot is pushed out within two minutes, the referee decides the winner based on overall match performance.
- ✦If both robots leave the arena simultaneously, the match will be replayed.
- ✦Teams must report 30 minutes before their scheduled match; the referee's decision is final.
Allowed components
- ✦Arduino, ESP32 or similar microcontrollers
- ✦Motor drivers and DC or gear motors
- ✦Li-ion, LiPo or NiMH batteries
- ✦Chassis, wheels, connectors and standard electronic components
Not permitted
- ✦Autonomous operation
- ✦Pre-assembled Sumo kits or ready-made complete robots
- ✦Blades, spikes, weapons or dangerous mechanisms
- ✦Any mechanism that damages the arena or opponent robot
- ✦Arena modification or communication other than the approved wireless controller
Arena & match flow
- ✦Smooth, flat circular fighting arena
- ✦Robots begin on their assigned starting lines
- ✦Actual arena layout and dimensions will be revealed on competition day
- ✦Only team members may enter the competition area
- ✦Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification
Engineering & Polytechnic · Open category
Obstacle Race — Open
₹2,000 per team · 2–4 members · Competition onlyNavigate all obstacles and complete the course in the shortest possible time.
- Maximum dimensions
- 30 × 30 × 30 cm (L × W × H)
- Maximum weight
- 5 kg
- Control
- Wireless remote control
- Category
- Open · No grade restriction
Robot specifications
- ✦The complete robot must remain within the size limit throughout the run.
- ✦Suspension is optional; the robot must not damage the track or obstacles.
- ✦One student-built, electrically powered robot per team; ready-made complete robots are not permitted.
- ✦Maximum weight includes the battery and all onboard components and attachments, but excludes the handheld controller.
- ✦Dimensions include all sensors, wheels and attachments; robots will be measured and weighed before competing.
- ✦Batteries must be securely mounted, with insulated terminals and wiring. Damaged or leaking batteries are not permitted.
- ✦A readily accessible power switch is required. Flames, explosives, projectiles, dangerous weapons and arena-damaging mechanisms are prohibited.
Event format & rules
- ✦The student-built robot must use a wireless remote controller and be electrically powered.
- ✦The race follows a 1 vs 1 knockout format, with two chances per robot; the fastest valid run is considered.
- ✦A run is invalid if the robot does not complete the track within three minutes.
- ✦Robots must move forward through every obstacle in the given sequence; shortcuts and skipped obstacles are not allowed.
- ✦Teams must report 30 minutes before their scheduled event, and the referee's decision is final.
Possible track features
- ✦Steep ramp, rocky boulder field and loose sand
- ✦Narrow passage, tyre climb and muddy slope
- ✦Tunnel, zig-zag barriers and gap jump
- ✦Water pool and moving plank bridge
- ✦Actual layout and obstacle order will be revealed on competition day
Penalties & ranking
- ✦Touching or moving an obstacle: +5 seconds
- ✦Leaving the track or moving in the wrong direction: +5 seconds
- ✦Illegal start: +5 seconds
- ✦Manual help when stuck: +10 seconds per instance
- ✦Lowest total time including penalties wins; ties use fewer penalties, then fastest raw time
Not permitted
- ✦Autonomous operation
- ✦Pre-assembled kits or ready-made complete robots
- ✦Blades, spikes, flames, projectiles or dangerous mechanisms
- ✦Controller interference or wireless communication with team members
- ✦Track modification or mechanisms that damage obstacles or property
Engineering & Polytechnic · Open category
Line Follower — Open
₹2,000 per team · 2–4 members · Competition onlyDesign and build an autonomous robot that follows a black line on a white track and completes the course in the shortest possible time.
- Maximum dimensions
- 25 × 25 cm footprint
- Maximum weight
- 3 kg
- Control
- Fully autonomous
- Category
- Open · No grade restriction
Robot specifications
- ✦No separate height limit applies.
- ✦All sensors and attachments must fit within the footprint.
- ✦No wired or wireless manual control or external commands are permitted during the run.
- ✦One student-built, electrically powered robot per team; ready-made complete robots are not permitted.
- ✦Maximum weight includes the battery and all onboard components and attachments, but excludes the handheld controller.
- ✦Dimensions include all sensors, wheels and attachments; robots will be measured and weighed before competing.
- ✦Batteries must be securely mounted, with insulated terminals and wiring. Damaged or leaking batteries are not permitted.
- ✦A readily accessible power switch is required. Flames, explosives, projectiles, dangerous weapons and arena-damaging mechanisms are prohibited.
Event format & rules
- ✦The robot must be autonomous, electrically powered and student-assembled; remote control is not allowed.
- ✦Each team receives two attempts of up to 3 minutes, and the best valid completion time is considered.
- ✦The robot must follow the black line throughout the course without external assistance.
- ✦Teams must report 30 minutes before their scheduled event; judges’ decisions are final.
Track & format
- ✦Black line on a matte white track
- ✦Line width: 2.0 cm ± 0.2 cm; minimum track width: 25 cm
- ✦Course may include straight paths, curves, S-curves, 90° turns, U-turns, zig-zags and chicanes
- ✦No intersections, loops or gaps in the course
- ✦Actual track will be revealed on competition day
Penalties & ranking
- ✦Going off or completely crossing the line: +10 seconds
- ✦Manual adjustment when stuck: +10 seconds per instance
- ✦Failure to finish within 3 minutes: DNF
- ✦Track damage or external help: disqualification
- ✦Fastest completion time wins; ties use the fewest penalties and successful course completion
Components & restrictions
- ✦Arduino, ESP32, Micro:bit or similar controllers
- ✦IR or reflectance sensors, DC or gear motors and motor drivers
- ✦Li-ion, LiPo or NiMH batteries, chassis, wheels and connectors
- ✦No remote control, wireless communication or ready-made line follower robots
- ✦The track must not be modified or damaged
COMPETITION DETAILS
KNOW THE RULES.
OWN THE ARENA.
Review the confirmed event format before registering. Additional event-specific information will be added as it is released.
Juniors · Grades 1–4
₹800Per individual₹3,200Fixed fee · per team
Robot Race
Design • Build • Race • Have FunComplete the race track in the shortest time with minimum penalties.
- Participation
- Individual or 2–4 students
- Robot Type
- Remote Controlled
- Challenge
- Speed Race
- Attempts
- 2
Key rules & guidelines
- ✦Individuals or teams of 2–4 students from Grades 1–4 may participate, with one robot operator per run.
- ✦The robot must be electrically powered, student-built and controlled wirelessly using 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
- ✦Each team receives two attempts; the best timing is considered, with a maximum of three minutes per attempt.
- ✦Timing begins when the robot crosses the start line and ends when it completely crosses the finish line.
- ✦If a robot gets stuck, it returns to the previous checkpoint with a 10-second restart penalty.
- ✦Teams must report 30 minutes before their scheduled event, and the event officials' decision is final.
Robot specifications
- ✦Maximum dimensions: 20 × 20 × 20 cm
- ✦Maximum weight: 750 g
- ✦Electrically powered and completely student-built
- ✦Wireless control through 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
- ✦Commercial toy RC cars are not allowed
Possible track features
- ✦Straight path and 90° turn
- ✦S-curve and U-turn
- ✦Chicane and wide turn
- ✦Track checkpoints for controlled restarts
- ✦Actual track layout will be revealed on competition day
Penalties & ranking
- ✦Missing a checkpoint: +20 seconds
- ✦Skipping an obstacle: +15 seconds
- ✦Team member touches the robot: +10 seconds
- ✦Checkpoint restart when stuck: +10 seconds
- ✦Fastest total time with the least penalties and successful obstacle completion wins
Components & safety
- ✦Arduino, ESP32, BBC micro:bit or Raspberry Pi Pico
- ✦DC, gear or servo motors with motor drivers
- ✦Li-ion or LiPo batteries and wireless modules
- ✦Flames, lasers, sharp weapons and explosive devices are prohibited
- ✦Arena damage or dangerous robot design results in disqualification
Seniors · Grades 5–11
₹900Per individual₹3,600Fixed fee · per team
Robo Soccer
Build Your Bot • Plan Your Play • Score To WinControl your robot, score more goals than your opponent and win the match.
- Participation
- Individual or 2–4 students
- Robot Type
- Remote Controlled
- Match Format
- 1 vs 1
- Match Duration
- 4 Minutes
Key rules & guidelines
- ✦Seniors: individuals or teams of 2–4 students from Grades 5–11. One robot driver per entry.
- ✦The student-built robot must use a wireless remote controller and be electrically powered.
- ✦Matches follow a 1 vs 1 format with two 2-minute halves and a 1-minute half-time break.
- ✦A goal counts when the ball completely crosses the opponent's goal line; the team with more goals wins.
- ✦If scores are tied, a 1-minute Golden Goal is played. The first team to score wins; otherwise the match ends in a draw.
- ✦Teams must report 30 minutes before their scheduled match, and the referee's decision is final.
Robot specifications
- ✦Maximum dimensions: 25 × 20 × 20 cm
- ✦Maximum weight: 1.2 kg
- ✦Wireless remote control
- ✦Electrically powered and completely student-built
- ✦Robot must begin the match within the permitted dimensions
Match & scoring
- ✦Ball begins at the centre of the field
- ✦Teams change sides after the first half
- ✦Only the robot may contact the ball
- ✦A robot may not intentionally hold or block the ball for more than 10 seconds
- ✦Robots must not climb the walls or use the field walls to move the ball intentionally
Penalties
- ✦Robot leaves the field: 10-second stop penalty
- ✦Pushing or lifting the opponent: 10-second stop penalty
- ✦Manual adjustment when stuck: 10-second stop penalty per instance
- ✦Illegal start or exceeding size limits: disqualification
- ✦Deliberately damaging the field or ball: disqualification
Not permitted
- ✦Fully autonomous operation
- ✦Pre-assembled soccer kits or ready-made complete robots
- ✦Blades, spikes, weapons or dangerous mechanisms
- ✦Intentional signal interference or unfair communication
- ✦Arena modification or mechanisms that damage the field, walls or ball
Seniors · Grades 5–11
₹900Per individual₹3,600Fixed fee · per team
Sumo Robot
Build Your Bot • Plan Your Strategy • Battle With Power • Win The ArenaPush your opponent's robot completely out of the Sumo arena.
- Participation
- Individual or 2–4 students
- Robot Type
- Remote Controlled
- Match Format
- 1 vs 1 · 2 Minutes
- Robot Limit
- 1 kg · 20 × 20 × 20 cm
Key rules & guidelines
- ✦Seniors: individuals or teams of 2–4 students from Grades 5–11. One robot operator per entry.
- ✦The student-built robot must use a wireless remote controller and remain stationary until the referee's start command.
- ✦A match lasts two minutes and ends when one robot pushes the opponent completely beyond the white arena border.
- ✦If neither robot is pushed out within two minutes, the referee decides the winner based on overall match performance.
- ✦If both robots leave the arena simultaneously, the match will be replayed.
- ✦Teams must report 30 minutes before their scheduled match; the referee's decision is final.
Robot specifications
- ✦Maximum weight: 1 kg
- ✦Maximum dimensions: 20 × 20 × 20 cm
- ✦Wireless remote control
- ✦Electrically powered and completely student-built
Allowed components
- ✦Arduino, ESP32 or similar microcontrollers
- ✦Motor drivers and DC or gear motors
- ✦Li-ion, LiPo or NiMH batteries
- ✦Chassis, wheels, connectors and standard electronic components
Not permitted
- ✦Autonomous operation
- ✦Pre-assembled Sumo kits or ready-made complete robots
- ✦Blades, spikes, weapons or dangerous mechanisms
- ✦Any mechanism that damages the arena or opponent robot
- ✦Arena modification or communication other than the approved wireless controller
Arena & match flow
- ✦Smooth, flat circular fighting arena
- ✦Robots begin on their assigned starting lines
- ✦Actual arena layout and dimensions will be revealed on competition day
- ✦Only team members may enter the competition area
- ✦Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification
Seniors · Grades 5–11
₹900Per individual₹3,600Fixed fee · per team
Obstacle Race
Build • Control • Conquer • WinNavigate all obstacles and complete the course in the shortest possible time.
- Participation
- Individual or 2–4 students
- Robot Type
- Remote Controlled
- Race Format
- 1 vs 1 Knockout
- Attempts
- 2
Key rules & guidelines
- ✦Seniors: individuals or teams of 2–4 students from Grades 5–11. One robot operator per entry.
- ✦The student-built robot must use a wireless remote controller and be electrically powered.
- ✦The race follows a 1 vs 1 knockout format, with two chances per robot; the fastest valid run is considered.
- ✦A run is invalid if the robot does not complete the track within three minutes.
- ✦Robots must move forward through every obstacle in the given sequence; shortcuts and skipped obstacles are not allowed.
- ✦Teams must report 30 minutes before their scheduled event, and the referee's decision is final.
Robot specifications
- ✦Maximum dimensions: 35 × 30 × 30 cm
- ✦Maximum weight: 2 kg
- ✦Wireless remote control
- ✦Electrically powered and completely student-built
- ✦Suspension is optional
Possible track features
- ✦Steep ramp, rocky boulder field and loose sand
- ✦Narrow passage, tyre climb and muddy slope
- ✦Tunnel, zig-zag barriers and gap jump
- ✦Water pool and moving plank bridge
- ✦Actual layout and obstacle order will be revealed on competition day
Penalties & ranking
- ✦Touching or moving an obstacle: +5 seconds
- ✦Leaving the track or moving in the wrong direction: +5 seconds
- ✦Illegal start: +5 seconds
- ✦Manual help when stuck: +10 seconds per instance
- ✦Lowest total time including penalties wins; ties use fewer penalties, then fastest raw time
Not permitted
- ✦Autonomous operation
- ✦Pre-assembled kits or ready-made complete robots
- ✦Blades, spikes, flames, projectiles or dangerous mechanisms
- ✦Controller interference or wireless communication with team members
- ✦Track modification or mechanisms that damage obstacles or property
Seniors · Grades 5–11
₹900Per individual₹3,600Fixed fee · per team
Line Follower
Follow The Line • Master The Track • Be The ChampionDesign and build an autonomous robot that follows a black line on a white track and completes the course in the shortest possible time.
- Participation
- Individual or 2–4 students
- Robot Type
- Autonomous Robot
- Maximum Size
- 20 × 20 × 20 cm
- Attempts
- 2 · Best Time
Key rules & guidelines
- ✦Seniors: individuals or teams of 2–4 students from Grades 5–11.
- ✦The robot must be autonomous, electrically powered and student-assembled; remote control is not allowed.
- ✦Each team receives two attempts of up to 3 minutes, and the best valid completion time is considered.
- ✦The robot must follow the black line throughout the course without external assistance.
- ✦Teams must report 30 minutes before their scheduled event; judges’ decisions are final.
- ✦Seniors registration includes the RoboVerse Seniors workshop at no extra charge. Open category costs ₹2,000 per team for the competition only; no workshop is included.
Robot specifications
- ✦Maximum dimensions: 20 × 20 × 20 cm
- ✦Maximum weight: 1 kg
- ✦One autonomous, electrically powered robot per individual or team
- ✦Robot and standard electronic components must be student-assembled
- ✦Blades, spikes, weapons or track-damaging mechanisms are prohibited
Track & format
- ✦Black line on a matte white track
- ✦Line width: 2.0 cm ± 0.2 cm; minimum track width: 25 cm
- ✦Course may include straight paths, curves, S-curves, 90° turns, U-turns, zig-zags and chicanes
- ✦No intersections, loops or gaps in the course
- ✦Actual track will be revealed on competition day
Penalties & ranking
- ✦Going off or completely crossing the line: +10 seconds
- ✦Manual adjustment when stuck: +10 seconds per instance
- ✦Failure to finish within 3 minutes: DNF
- ✦Track damage or external help: disqualification
- ✦Fastest completion time wins; ties use the fewest penalties and successful course completion
Components & restrictions
- ✦Arduino, ESP32, Micro:bit or similar controllers
- ✦IR or reflectance sensors, DC or gear motors and motor drivers
- ✦Li-ion, LiPo or NiMH batteries, chassis, wheels and connectors
- ✦No remote control, wireless communication or ready-made line follower robots
- ✦The track must not be modified or damaged
SLIS ROBOVERSE
BUILD TOGETHER.
LEARN BY DOING.
Workshop registration instructions, schedule and venue details will be shared by St. Lawrence International School.
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