Event Overview

The Robotics Skill Challenge is a technical competition designed to assess participants' innovation, engineering precision, and problem-solving abilities through hands-on robotic challenges. The event comprises two major components, Robo Race and the Maze Solver Competition, focusing on both speed-driven and logic-based robotic performance.

The Robo Race includes three distinct race formats where teams test their robots on dynamic tracks with obstacles and turns, evaluating speed, stability, control, and real-time decision-making. The Maze Solver Competition is an autonomous challenge in which robots must independently navigate a maze, identify correct paths, avoid dead ends, and reach the finish point in the minimum time.

Together, these challenges provide a competitive platform for students to demonstrate technical expertise, creativity, teamwork, and applied knowledge in robotics.

Objective

• To provide hands-on exposure to robotics through the design, assembly, programming, and testing of robots.

• To enhance problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and real-time decision-making under competitive conditions.

• To develop technical skills in motor control, sensor interfacing, embedded coding, and system debugging.

• To encourage innovation, optimisation, and efficient robotic design.

• To bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world robotics applications.

• To promote teamwork, collaboration, and effective communication among participants.

• To build confidence and competition readiness through structured pre-event workshops.

• To prepare students for future robotics competitions, research activities, and industry-level challenges.
  
  

  Prizes

  Robo Race 1.0

  1st Prize: 715,000

  2nd Prize: 210,000

  Maze Solver Competition

  1st Prize: 710,000

  2nd Prize: 75,000

  Who Can Participate

  • Undergraduate (UG) students

  • Postgraduate (PG) students

  • Research scholars

  Students from all disciplines with an interest in robotics, automation, Al/ML, and embedded systems are eligible to participate.

  Mode of Event

  Phase 1: Online (registrations, guidelines dissemination, and preliminary coordination)

  Phase 2: Hybrid (A hybrid pre-event program, including hands-on workshops, mentoring sessions, and preparation activities, will be conducted in both online and offline modes.)

  Round 1 & Round 2: Offline (on-campus competition rounds at Chandigarh University Campus)

  Schedule & Timeline

  • Participation: Top 50 shortlisted teams

  Upon arrival, teams will be introduced to the event environment and explore innovations and challenges set by the organising committee.

  Teams will be required to:

  • Analyse and understand the given problem statement

  • Design and build the required robotic prototype

  • Develop and integrate control logic / Al-ML models (if applicable)

  • Test and refine the system in real-time

  • Demonstrate progress and implementation to the evaluation panel
    ROUND 2: Grand Finale Presentations

    Shortlisted teams from Round 1 will advance to the Grand Finale.

    Teams will present:

    • A fully functional prototype or working robotic model

    • Novelty and innovation in design and implementation

    • Technical insights, optimisation strategies, and decision logic

    • Final outcomes, challenges faced, and key learnings

    This structured format ensures fair evaluation, hands-on assessment, and a competitive yet learning-focused experience for all participants.

    Key Benefits & Opportunities

    • Hands-on exposure to real-world robotics challenges.

    • Practical learning in robot design, sensor integration, control systems, and programming.

    • Application of algorithmic thinking and optimisation in live scenarios.

    • Skill enhancement through structured pre-event workshops and on-campus competition rounds.

    • Experience working in a competitive, time-bound engineering environment.

    • Platform to showcase innovation, technical expertise, and problem-solving abilities.

    • Networking opportunities with faculty members, mentors, judges, and fellow participants.

    • Recognition through prizes, certificates, and institutional acknowledgement.

    Students from all disciplines with an interest in robotics, automation, Al/ML, and embedded systems are eligible to participate.

    Qualifying Rounds & Selection

    Before the main event, a 2-day hands-on workshop will be conducted on 5th and 6th February 2026 to help participants prepare for the Robo Race (all 3 formats) and the Maze Solver Competition. In this workshop, participants will get practical training on robot assembly and wiring, motor control, sensor interfacing, basic coding and debugging, track/maze strategies, and test runs on sample race tracks and maze setups. The goal is to build confidence, improve performance, and ensure teams are competition-ready.
    Coordinator / Point of Contact

    Mr. Sant Kumar Maurya

    sant.e13548@cumail.in

    +91 8922973 108

    Dr. U. Hariharan

    hariharan.e11201@cumail.in

    +91 7603 850 255

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. What is the Robotics Skill Challenge?

    It is a technical competition featuring Robo Race (three formats) and a Maze Solver Competition, designed to test speed, control, autonomy, and problem-solving skills.

    2. Who can participate?

    UG students, PG students, and research scholars from any discipline.

    3. Is prior robotics experience required?

    No. Beginners can participate with support from the pre-event workshop, while experienced teams can further enhance their skills.

    4. Will training be provided before the competition?

    Yes, a two-day hands-on workshop will be conducted prior to the event.

    5. Is the event online or offline?

    The event follows a hybrid format, with the main competition rounds conducted offline on campus.

    6. Can teams participate in both Robo Race and Maze Solver?

    Yes, subject to event rules and registration guidelines.

    7. How many members are allowed in a team?

    Team size and composition will be detailed in the rulebook released after registration.

    8. What are the evaluation criteria?

    Teams will be evaluated on performance, innovation, design efficiency, accuracy, optimisation, and rule