Obstacle Robo Race | RoboVisionär '26

Build a robot capable of navigating diverse terrains including mud, stones, gravel, water, bridges, and ramps, and compete for the fastest time. The competition features two rounds: Round 1 involves timed laps with penalties for errors, advancing the top teams to Round 2, a pure knockout round where tactical pushing is allowed and skipping obstacles is prohibited. Robots must adhere to strict specifications regarding dimensions (30x30x30 cm with 5% tolerance), weight (5 kg with 5% tolerance), voltage (max 12V), drive type (2 or 4-wheel), and control methods (wired or wireless).

Penalties in Round 1 include seconds added for wheels touching the line, hands touching the robot, going out of bounds, or skipping obstacles. The event is organized by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. Prizes include ₹40,000, with an entry fee of ₹900 for the first phase of registration. Team size is 1 to 4 students, with additional members charged ₹250. Participants receive lunch, refreshments, and e-certificates, with winners receiving hardcopy certificates and trophies. Accommodation is not provided.