AURIX Robo Expo
₹500 per team. Teams of 2–4 members. Present, demo and defend your robot — judged out of 100.
29–30 Oct 2026
IILM University, Greater Noida
2–4 Members
₹500 / team
Competition Mission
Turn ideas into machines. ROBO EXPO challenges college teams to present a unique robotics project, demonstrate how it works, defend their technical choices and show its real-world potential.
Teams of 2–4 members. One student can participate in only one team. Teams must report at least 30 minutes before their scheduled slot.
Official Scoring Rubric
Innovation & Creativity
Originality, creativity and a distinctive approach.
Working / Functionality
How reliably and successfully the robot performs its intended task.
Technical Implementation
Quality of hardware, software, circuit design and engineering decisions.
Real-world Application
Practical usefulness, relevance and potential application.
Design & Build Quality
Construction, neatness, integration and overall design quality.
Presentation & Explanation
Clarity, confidence and ability to explain technical choices.
Competition Rules & Policy Invariants
General Rules
- Team formation: each team can have 2–4 members.
- One-team rule: one student can participate in only one team.
- Registration: teams must register before the specified deadline.
- Unique project: each team must have a unique project/robot.
- Fair play & originality: teams must be able to explain their own circuit, code, design and working.
- Purchased parts: purchased modules/components are allowed, but another person's work cannot be claimed as the team's own.
- Copying another team's project without substantial modification can result in disqualification.
- Judges' scoring decisions are final.
Robot Requirements
- Robots may be autonomous, manually controlled or semi-autonomous.
- Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, STM32 or other suitable controllers may be used.
- Homemade and commercially available components are allowed; pre-built kits may be used with team modifications/features.
- The robot should be designed/built by the participating team. Fire, explosives, weapons and dangerous high-voltage systems are prohibited.
Presentation Structure (approx. 5–7 minutes)
- Problem Statement — the real problem the project is intended to solve.
- Idea & Working — the concept, workflow and operating principle.
- Hardware & Software — major hardware, sensors, controllers, circuits and software used.
- Innovation — what is new, improved or distinctive.
- Real-World Application — where and how the project could be practically used.
- Future Improvements — realistic upgrades or next steps.
- Live Demonstration — demonstrate the robot's actual working.
Time Rules
- Setup — 5 minutes: prepare the robot, power, laptop and demonstration area.
- Presentation — 5 minutes: explain the problem, idea, implementation and innovation.
- Demonstration — 3 minutes: show the robot performing its intended function.
- Q&A — 2 minutes: answer judges' technical questions.
- The exact sequence/timing may be adjusted by organizers depending on the number of participating teams.
Safety Rules
- Maximum battery voltage must follow the limit specified by organizers.
- Batteries must be securely mounted and properly insulated.
- No exposed dangerous wiring is permitted.
- No flame-based mechanism unless specifically approved.
- Projects must not intentionally damage another robot or venue equipment.
- Organizers may stop any demonstration considered unsafe.
Disqualification
- Misconduct or cheating, including deliberate attempts to manipulate the competition.
- Deliberate damage to another team's project or venue equipment.
- Using components or systems prohibited by the event safety rules.
- Plagiarism or falsely presenting someone else's work as the team's own.
- Continuing unsafe operation after being warned by organizers.
- Exceeding the permitted setup/demo area or violating registration/team-size rules.
Prizes & Awards
- Winner Team: Trophy + Certificate + Cash Prize.
- Runner-up Team: Trophy + Certificate + Cash Prize.
- Certificates of participation for all registered teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the team size for Robo Expo?
2 to 4 members per team, and one student can be in only one team.
Is a live demonstration required?
Yes. Each team gets a 3-minute demonstration slot, and Working / Functionality carries 25 of the 100 marks.
Can we use pre-built kits?
Pre-built kits may be used with team modifications/features, but the team must be able to explain its own circuit, code, design and working.
Ready to Compete in Robo Expo?
Form your team, prepare your hardware and software, and secure your place in the national arena at IILM University Greater Noida.