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Robo Race

Build. Code. Conquer the loop.

Grades III–XII1–3 MembersRC / Autonomous
22 Aug, 2026Lucknow Arena
6×3 m
ARENA
3
ROUNDS
90 sec
TIME
THE CHALLENGE

Teams design and build wheeled robots that navigate a closed-loop obstacle track at top speed. With turns, ramps, and speed bumps, only the most precisely engineered bots finish in time. Junior teams (Gr III–VII) may use RC control; Senior teams (Gr VIII–XII) may use RC or onboard programming.

ROBOT SPECS
  • Max size30 × 30 × 30 cm
  • Max weight5 kg
  • PowerBattery only (max 12V)
  • ControllerArduino / Raspberry Pi
  • WheelsRubber grip (no metal tracks)
GAME RULES
  1. 01Robot must start fully inside the start box before the whistle.
  2. 02Touching track boundary = +5 sec penalty per occurrence.
  3. 033 timed attempts allowed; best run counts.
  4. 04Must complete 3 laps within 90 seconds or DNF.
  5. 05No external help once the run begins — hands off!
YOUR SQUAD
🔧
Robot Builder
Designs chassis, drivetrain and mounting
💻
Programmer
Codes speed control and navigation logic
🎮
Operator
RC controller pilot (Junior category)
📋
Strategist
Analyses runs and plans improvements
HOW TO WIN 🏆
  • Fastest 3-lap run (after penalties) wins the event
  • Penalty seconds are added to the raw lap time
  • Tie-breaker: second-best attempt time
  • Senior category bonus: extra points for full autonomy
  • Top 3 teams per category (Junior & Senior) awarded trophies

Lock in your team for Robo Race

Slots are filled school-by-school. Early bird closes 15 August 2026.

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