RoboCup Junior India - Rescue Maze Challenge
by Indian RoboCup Junior Foundation
Represent India Internationally
RoboCup Junior India - Rescue Maze Challenge is a competition by Indian RoboCup Junior Foundation for students in Class 9–12, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 9–12
Fee
Registration fee applies
Duration
The competition involves regional qualifiers followed by a multi-day national championship.
Format
Team · Teams of 4
Time needed
Requires significant time for robot design, building, programming, and testing over several months.
About This Opportunity
The RoboCup Junior India Rescue Maze Challenge is a premier national-level robotics competition simulating a disaster scenario. Student teams must design, build, and program a fully autonomous robot to navigate a complex maze, overcome obstacles, and identify victims using sensors.
The primary objective is to thoroughly explore the maze and execute rescue tasks, rewarding intelligent and robust robot design over sheer speed. This hands-on challenge allows participants to apply and enhance their skills in robotics, programming, and engineering, fostering critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities for future STEM careers.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 9–12
- Age Range
- 14 - 19 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Students must be enrolled in a recognized educational institution in India.
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of robotics principles.
- Experience with a programming language like C++ or Python.
- Understanding of basic electronics and sensors.
Eligibility: Students aged 14-19 years (as of July 1st of the competition year). Key Requirements: Must form a team of 2 to 4 members. Open to students enrolled in any school across India. An interest in robotics, programming, and engineering is essential.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Advanced
What's covered
The robot needs to search through a maze for victims. The robot should not find the fastest path through the maze; instead, it should explore as much of the maze as possible. The robot will get points for each victim found and deliver a rescue kit close to the victim. The robot must avoid areas with a black floors.
Rewards & Recognition
Prizes
Special Awards & Trophies
Top teams are recognized with special awards for excellence in specific areas like robot design, hardware solutions, and algorithm innovation, in addition to trophies and medals for winners.
Certificate
Certificate of Achievement
All participants receive a certificate, with special recognition for winners and finalists at the national level.
Opens doors to
Participation and success in this prestigious competition significantly enhance a student's profile for admissions into top STEM universities in India and abroad.
Recognition
Represent India Internationally
Skills your child builds
Rounds & format
The competition is typically held in two stages: Regional qualifiers followed by a National championship. Teams must first compete and qualify at their respective zonal/regional events to advance to the national level.
How entries are judged
Scoring is based on a point system. Points are awarded for: exploring maze tiles, successfully identifying victims (visual or colored), delivering rescue kits near victims, and receiving an 'exit bonus' for returning to the start after exploring the maze. Points may be deducted for restarts.
Selection process
Teams are selected for the national and international levels based on their performance and scores in the regional and national competitions, respectively. A panel of experts may also interview teams to assess their technical knowledge and teamwork.
How to apply
- 1Teams register online through the official RoboCup Junior India website.
- 2Pay the registration fee to confirm participation in the regional qualifiers.
- 3Qualified teams from regionals are invited to the national championship.
How to prepare
- https://junior.robocup.org/rescue-maze/
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Registration fees are applicable for participation in regional and national competitions. The exact amount is announced on the official website during the registration period.
Refund policy
Registration fees are typically non-refundable. Please refer to the official rules for specific details.
Frequently asked questions
Is RoboCup Junior India - Rescue Maze Challenge free?
Registration fee applies
Who can participate in RoboCup Junior India - Rescue Maze Challenge?
Students in Class 9–12. children aged 14-19.
What will my child gain from RoboCup Junior India - Rescue Maze Challenge?
Opportunity to represent India at the International RoboCup competition. Gain hands-on experience in robotics and autonomous systems.. Develop critical STEM skills, including programming, engineering, and problem-solving.. Receive national recognition for technical skills and innovation.. Win special awards for categories like 'Best Robot Design' and 'Algorithm Design'.. Learn teamwork and collaboration in a competitive environment..
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