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Rulebook // ROBO_IDEATHON

AURIX Robo Ideathon 2026

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Fee₹499
Team Size1–5 Members
Dates29–30 Oct 2026
Versionv1.0 (Official)
Notice:Not a robot-building competition: physical hardware is optional. "You don't need the biggest robot. You need the smartest solution."

Ideathon Progression Flow

  • 1. Problem Revealed
  • 2. Research
  • 3. Ideate
  • 4. Design
  • 5. Validate & Pitch

What Teams Can Present

  • Hardware, software, IoT/electronics, AI/ML, robotics, hybrid systems, CAD, simulation, or proof of concept. Physical hardware is not mandatory.
  • Demonstrate ideas through evidence: UI, simulation, CAD, architecture, algorithms, data, or concept validation.

Challenge Themes

  • 01 · Robotics for Human Life — Healthcare & Assistive Tech, Disaster Management & Rescue, Home Automation, Public Safety, Accessibility.
  • 02 · Robotics for a Sustainable Future — Smart Agriculture, Waste Management, Environmental Monitoring, Water Management, Renewable Energy.
  • 03 · Robotics for Smart Industry & Infrastructure — Industrial Automation, Logistics & Warehousing, Smart Cities, Traffic Infrastructure, Construction Engineering.

PPT / Pitch Structure

  • 1. Problem & Research
  • 2. Problem Gap
  • 3. Proposed Solution
  • 4. How It Works
  • 5. Technology
  • 6. Innovation
  • 7. Validation / Proof of Concept
  • 8. Feasibility
  • 9. Impact
  • 10. Future Scope
Rulebook // ROBO_EXPO

AURIX Robo Expo

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Fee₹500
Team Size2–4 Members
Dates29–30 Oct 2026
Versionv1.0 (Official)

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.
Rulebook // ROBO_RACE

AURIX Robo Race

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Fee₹699
Team Size1–3 Members
Dates29–30 Oct 2026
Versionv1.0 (Official)
Notice:Track configuration, obstacles and final-round challenges may be announced or modified on the event day. Bonus opportunities may also be introduced during the race.

General Rules

  • Team size: 1–3 members per team; cross-institution teams are allowed.
  • Each participant must carry a valid institutional ID.
  • Registration is confirmed only after successful form submission; teams must report according to the organizer schedule. Late reporting may lead to disqualification.
  • Robots must comply with the specified technical requirements and must not intentionally damage the track, arena or obstacles or leave parts behind.
  • Unethical, unsafe or unsportsmanlike behaviour, deliberate obstacle bypassing, intentional interference, or unauthorized external assistance may lead to penalty/disqualification.
  • Organizers' and judges' decisions are final. Rules, track configuration and challenges may change according to event requirements.
  • Certificates will be awarded to all eligible participants.

Robot Specifications

  • Maximum dimensions: 30 × 30 × 20 cm (L × B × H).
  • Maximum weight: 5 kg (5% allowance).
  • Robot may be wired or wireless. Wired robots must have sufficient wire length to cover the full track with adequate slack.
  • Robot must remain within the specified dimensions throughout the competition.
  • Robot must be manually controlled.
  • Ready-made toy cars and ready-made kits are prohibited.
  • Pneumatic/hydraulic systems and IC engines are prohibited.

Rounds

  • Round 1 — Elimination: time-based run on the designated Robo Race track.
  • Round 2 — Qualifier: time-based run on the designated track with penalties for human intervention.
  • Final Round: finalists compete on the designated track with additional challenges/obstacles revealed in the Final Round.

Event Phases & Penalties

  • Competition follows a time-trial system, with an elimination round for each team.
  • Top-performing teams from the qualifier advance to the final based on time and minimum human intervention.
  • Hand touches are allowed in the qualifier: +10 seconds per touch.
  • False start: counter reset; second false start = disqualification.
  • Robot off-course: +5 seconds each time.

Winning Criteria

  • The team completing the designated track in the minimum adjusted time, after applicable penalties, will be ranked highest.

Coordination

  • Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Vanya Arun.
Rulebook // ROBO_SOCCER

AURIX Robo Soccer

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Fee₹699
Team Size1–3 Members
Dates29–30 Oct 2026
Versionv1.0 (Official)
Notice:Pitch layout, mini-goals, final-round obstacles and other event details may be announced or modified on the event day. Bonus scoring zones may be introduced during the final round.

General Rules

  • Team size: 1–3 members per team.
  • Each participant must carry a valid institutional ID.
  • Registration is confirmed only after successful form submission; teams must report according to the organizer schedule. Late reporting may lead to forfeiture of the match.
  • Robots must comply with the specified technical requirements and must not intentionally damage the pitch, goal posts or the opposing robot.
  • Unsafe, unsportsmanlike or unethical play, deliberate obstruction, or unauthorized external assistance may lead to a yellow/red card or disqualification.
  • Referee and judges' decisions are final. Pitch layout and match rules may change according to event requirements.
  • Certificates will be awarded to all eligible participants.

Robot Specifications

  • Maximum dimensions: 30 × 30 × 25 cm (L × B × H) per robot.
  • Maximum weight: 5 kg per robot (5% allowance).
  • Robots must be wireless / remote-controlled — no wired tethers permitted on the pitch.
  • A team may use up to two controllers, one per active robot.
  • Any mechanism used to strike, carry or trap the ball must be non-detachable and must not entrap or damage the ball.
  • Ready-made toy cars and ready-made kits are prohibited.
  • Pneumatic/hydraulic systems, IC engines and any mechanism designed to damage the opposing robot are strictly prohibited.

Match Format

  • League stage: round-robin, 3-minute matches. 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss.
  • Quarter / semi-final: knockout, 4-minute matches. Extra time on a tie, followed by a penalty shoot-out.
  • Final: 5-minute knockout match.

Scoring & Fouls

  • A goal is scored when the entire ball crosses the goal line between the posts.
  • Pushing, ramming or deliberately flipping an opposing robot: yellow card (first offence), red card (repeat offence).
  • Ball held/trapped for more than 5 seconds without advancing: possession awarded to the opposing team.
  • Robot leaving the pitch boundary: 5-second time-out before it may re-enter play.
  • A red card removes the robot from the remainder of the match; the team continues with one robot short.

Winning Criteria

  • The team with the higher score at the end of regulation time wins the match.
  • League standings are decided by points, then goal difference, then head-to-head result.

Prizes & Awards

  • Winner Team: Trophy + Certificate + Cash Prize.
  • Runner-up Team: Trophy + Certificate + Cash Prize.
  • Certificates of participation for all registered teams.

Coordination

  • Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Vanya Arun.
Rulebook // HACKATHON

KRS Robotics & AI Hackathon 2026

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FeeUnpriced
Team SizeTeam Entry
Dates29–30 Oct 2026
Versionv1.0 (Official)