India Tech Summit
📍 New Delhi
Eligibility Criteria:
- Each team can consist of 3-5 college or diploma-level students Students with a valid identity card from their respective educational institution are eligible to participate.
- Team members can be from different colleges.
Registration:
- Team Size: 3- 5 members per team.
- Registration Fee: ₹1000 per team. Objective: The purpose of this competition is to design and build an agile combat robot with the power to paralyze opponents while remaining resilient. Participants have to formulate appropriate offensive as well as defensive strategies, with due consideration for the rules applied within this competition as well as the safety requirements. Innovation in the design of the robot as well as tactics should be encouraged. The event, therefore, should highlight the creativity in engineering and problem-solving skills of the participants. Success can be determined by how long the robot continues to run and how it will immobilize the opponents. Problem Statement: Design and build a combat robot to immobilize opponent robots within a controlled arena. The last robot which stays operational at the end of the game wins. Arena Specifications: The battles will take place in a 16ft x 16ft x 8ft arena enclosed by a steel cage. Victory Conditions: A robot is declared victorious if its opponent is immobilized. A robot will be considered immobile if it cannot display controlled motion. A bot with one side of its drive train disabled will not be counted out if it can demonstrate some degree of controlled movement. If both robots remain mobile after the round ends, the winner will be decided subjectively based on points. If a robot is deemed unsafe by the judges after the match begins, it will be disqualified, and the opponent will be awarded the win. If a robot is thrown out of the arena, the match will stop immediately, and the robot still inside the arena will be declared the winner. Prohibited Tactics: Robots cannot win by pinning or lifting their opponents. Pinning or lifting is allowed for a maximum of 20 seconds, after which the attacking robot must release its opponent. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. In case of entanglement or trapping, the match should be paused, and the robots separated safely. Pre-Match Interference: Any physical or unauthorized interaction with an opponent's robot before the match is strictly prohibited. Signal Integrity: Signal scrambling or any form of interference with an opponent's communication systems is not permitted. Safety Rules Compliance: All the rules of events must be complied with. Participants are supposed to comply with rules and procedures without being constantly monitored. Safety Precautions: Special care has to be taken while protecting the onboard batteries and pneumatics. The entry will not be entertained for robots that do not meet protective regulations. Design Innovations: All other designs of robots/weapons that violate these principles must be intimated prior to the competition. There is encouragement for safe innovation, but unforeseen exploitation of loopholes may lead to disqualification. Safety Checks: Robots are to pass safety checks prior to the competition. All the operating principles must be disclosed and potential dangers could be divulged by designers. Activation/Deactivation: Activation of robots is allowed in specific areas only and only with the permission of the event coordinators. Weapon Safety: All weapons must have safety covers. Violations will lead to disqualification. Resource Use: The resources supplied by the organizers may be used only when they give their permission. Arena Entry: Teams should not enter the arena after robots are allowed to enter the arena. Organizations will make all modifications if required during a match. Robot Specifications: Size & Weight: The robot must fit within a 600mm x 600mm x 1000mm box at any point during the match. ≤15kg including on-board pneumatic sources/tanks and batteries. External controllers and adaptors are not included in the weight limit Mobility: Required: Visible, controlled movement Components should not detach intentionally during the match. Allowed: Rolling (wheels/tracks), Walking (linear actuated legs), Shuffling (rotational cam-operated legs). Prohibited: Jumping, flying, detachable parts (using airfoils, helium balloons, etc.). Control: Wireless remote control only. Wireless robots: Minimum four-frequency or two dual control circuits Commercial remote control systems permitted Participants responsible for preventing interference Power: Electrical power only; IC engines prohibited Maximum 36V DC between any two points Sealed, leak-proof batteries with protected terminals and battery anti flame coverings. No battery changes during matches Secure mounting of on-board power sources Proper insulation of all electrical components Pneumatics/Hydraulics: Non-flammable gases can be used to actuate pneumatic devices; max 8 bars of pressure Secure mounting, certified tanks/regulators Pneumatic cylinder pressure not to exceed rated pressure Hydraulic systems securely mounted to prevent leaks Weapons: Allowed: Magnetic, cutters, flippers, saws, lifters, spinning hammers Prohibited: Liquids, flames, explosives, entanglement, high-power magnets, jammers Tethered projectiles: ≤0.5m length Spinning weapons that do not contact the arena are allowed, but they must not damage the arena. Abstract Submission Abstract Requirements: Detailed description of weapon systems and power supply method with diagrams and pictures. Any unusual advantageous mechanism. Specification of each component used such as motors, suspension springs, remote controller, wires, battery, etc. The abstract should be submitted in PDF or Microsoft Word file format. The file must be named Teamname_Collegename Email the abstract to the given address before the deadline. Scoring Criteria:
- Aggression: Judged by the frequency, severity, boldness, and effectiveness of attacks initiated by the robot against its opponent.
- Control: Judged by how effectively a robot can attack its opponent, avoid arena hazards, and minimize damage.
- Damage: Points are awarded for reducing the functionality or effectiveness of the opponent, either directly or indirectly using the arena hazards.Contact
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Additional Rules:
The organizers reserve the right to modify the rules as needed. Changes will be communicated in advance.
Any changes will be highlighted on the official website/Page and communicated to registered participants via the official page.
- Any form of malpractice, such as using a cell phone or consulting others during the competition, will result in immediate disqualification.
- Participants must not consult or assist other participants; doing so will lead to the disqualification of both individuals involved.
