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Robofest India - Building Bridges Junior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition
by NovatechRobo
Up to $20,000/year LTU Scholarship
Robofest India - Building Bridges Junior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition is a competition by NovatechRobo for students in Class 5–8, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 5–8
Fee
₹3,500
Duration
Single day (India regional qualifier); 3 days (World Championship)
Format
Team · Teams of 5
Time needed
Several months of preparation including robot design, construction, and programming practice, plus competition day
About This Opportunity
Robofest India - Building Bridges is an autonomous robotics competition for students in the Junior Division (Grades 5-8). Teams design, construct, and program robots to build a bridge by moving footings and beams into place, then test the span by sending a tennis ball across a river to a bin. This competition is part of the international Robofest program, organized by Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA, with India qualifiers conducted by NovatechRobo.
This opportunity is open to students in Grades 5 through 8, participating in teams of up to five members. Winners of the India regional qualifier advance to the prestigious Robofest World Championship at Lawrence Technological University, where they can compete for significant scholarships. The competition features Unknown Tasks and Factors (UTF) revealed on-site, challenging participants' adaptability and problem-solving skills.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 5–8
- Age Range
- 10 - 14 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of robotics and programming concepts
- Access to a robot kit and programming environment
Open to students in Grades 5-8 (typically ages 10-14). Teams of 1-5 students from any school, home school, club, or civic group are eligible. Participants must be able to program autonomous robots. India regional qualifiers are held in specific cities, but the opportunity is open nationwide for qualification.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rewards & Recognition
Award
$20,000/year
World Championship winners are eligible for Lawrence Technological University scholarships. First place receives $20,000/year ($80,000 over 4 years), second place $16,000/year ($64,000 over 4 years), third place $14,000/year ($56,000 over 4 years). All high school senior participants receive a base $3,000/year scholarship ($12,000 over 4 years) to attend LTU.
Prizes
Trophies & Medals
Winners of qualifying and championship rounds receive trophies. All registered participants receive personalized medals.
Certificate
Robofest Participation Certificate
All registered participants receive personalized certificates of participation from Robofest, recognized by Lawrence Technological University.
Recognized by
Opens doors to
Participation and winning at the World Championship provides direct scholarship opportunities at Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA.
Recognition
International Recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Robots must be completely autonomous with no remote control
- Unknown Tasks and Factors (UTF) revealed just before each round require real-time adaptation
- Students write all code from scratch, fostering deep programming understanding
- Direct pathway from India qualifier to World Championship in USA
Rounds & format
Each match consists of 2 rounds. Unknown Tasks and Factors (UTF) are revealed just before a 30-minute work-time for each round. UTF include Target Bridge Location, Robot Starting Orientation, Start Line Location, Bridge Beam 2 Location, Test Load Location, and Game Ending Robot Location/Task.
How entries are judged
Scoring via official Robofest scorecard based on precision of bridge construction, successful positioning of bridge footings and beams, and successful delivery of test load (tennis ball) across the bridge span.
Selection process
Top-performing teams from India regional qualifiers advance to the Robofest World Championship at Lawrence Technological University.
How to apply
- 1Coach obtains a Coach ID from robofest.net
- 2Register team at www.robofest.net/rms and select Game category
- 3Upload team photos within 3 weeks of registration
- 4Pay registration fee of ₹3,500 per team on competition day
- 5Compete at India regional qualifier
- 6Winners advance to World Championship at LTU
Fees & financial support
Fee details
A registration fee of ₹3,500 per team is payable to NovatechRobo on the competition day for the India regional qualifier. The international World Championship registration fee is $100 per team, which is separate.
Frequently asked questions
Is Robofest India - Building Bridges Junior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition free?
₹3,500 registration
Who can participate in Robofest India - Building Bridges Junior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition?
Students in Class 5–8. children aged 10-14.
What will my child gain from Robofest India - Building Bridges Junior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition?
LTU scholarships up to $20,000/year ($80,000 over 4 years) for World Championship winners. Personalized certificates and medals for all participants. Trophies for qualifying and championship round winners. Opportunity to compete at the Robofest World Championship at LTU, Michigan, USA. Develops robotics, programming, and autonomous engineering skills. International recognition and exposure for student teams. LTU scholarships up to $20,000 per year for World Championship winners. Scholarships up to $20,000 per year from Lawrence Technological University for World Championship winners. Opportunity to compete at the Robofest World Championship in Michigan, USA. Develops advanced robotics, programming, and autonomous engineering skills.
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