Robofest India Building Bridges Senior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition
Up to $80,000 LTU Scholarship
Robofest India Building Bridges Senior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition is a competition by Novatech Robo for students in Grade 9 to 12, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Grade 9 to 12
Fee
Registration fee applies
Duration
Single day at India regional qualifier; 3-day Robofest World Championship in May
Format
Team · Teams of 5
Time needed
Several months of robot design, build, and programming practice plus the competition day(s)
About this opportunity
Robofest India Building Bridges Senior Division is an autonomous robotics competition for high school students in Grades 9-12, organised by Novatech Robo as the official India partner of the Robofest program at Lawrence Technological University. Teams design, construct, and program robots that move bridge footings and beams (one-inch by two-inch wood blocks) to build a span across a river, then send a tennis ball as a test load to a target bin in a second bridge footing.
Teams of up to five students compete at India regional events, where each match consists of two rounds with a 30-minute work-time. Unknown Tasks and Factors (UTF) are revealed just before each round, requiring real-time adaptation of code and strategy. Robots must operate fully autonomously with no remote control, and all program code must be written from scratch by the student team. Any robot platform and any programming language are permitted.
Top performing Indian teams qualify to represent India at the Robofest World Championship at Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA. World Championship winners across divisions are eligible for substantial LTU scholarships. The Senior Division strengthens engineering design, autonomous programming, sensor integration, and team problem-solving skills aligned with university-level robotics curricula.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 9 to 12
- Age range
- 14 to 17 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Students in Grades 9-12 (Senior Division).
Prerequisites
- Working knowledge of robotics building and programming
- Familiarity with sensors, motors, and autonomous control
Open to students in Grades 9-12 (typically ages 14-17) across India. Teams of up to 5 members from any school, home school, club, or civic group. Participants must be able to design, build, and program autonomous robots. India regional qualifiers are held in select cities, with nationwide eligibility for qualification.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Advanced
Rewards and recognition
Award
Up to $80,000
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
Trophies are awarded to qualifying and championship-round winners. All registered participants receive personalized medals.
Certificate
Robofest Participation Certificate
All registered participants receive personalized certificates of participation from Robofest. Lawrence Technological University recognises Robofest competition results in its scholarship review process.
Opens doors to
Participation and winning at the World Championship provides direct scholarship opportunities at Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA. Senior Division participants are particularly well positioned for LTU's scholarship structure.
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 the Robofest World Championship at LTU, USA
- Senior Division winners eligible for substantial LTU scholarships
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. UTFs 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 the official Robofest Game scorecard based on precision of bridge construction, successful positioning of bridge footings and beams, and successful delivery of the test load (tennis ball) across the bridge span to the target bin.
Selection process
Top performing teams from India regional qualifiers advance to the Robofest World Championship at Lawrence Technological University.
How to apply
- 1Coach or mentor obtains a Coach ID from robofest.net
- 2Register the team at www.robofest.net/rms and select Game (Building Bridges) — Senior Division
- 3Upload team member photos within 3 weeks of registration
- 4Build and program an autonomous robot per the Game 2026 rules
- 5Compete at an India regional qualifier or submit a Video Qualifier
- 6Top teams advance to the Robofest World Championship at Lawrence Technological University
Fees & financial support
Fee details
World Championship team registration fee is USD 100 per team. The India regional qualifier fee is set by Novatech Robo and is not published on the official India site at the time of research. The sibling Junior Division charged INR 3,500 per team in the as a reference. Contact Novatech Robo via robofestindia.org for the current Senior Division INR fee.
Financial support
All Robofest competitors qualify for an LTU scholarship of $3,000 per year. Senior Division World Championship winners receive an LTU scholarship certificate worth up to $20,000 per year for four years (USD 80,000 total).
Frequently asked questions
Is Robofest India Building Bridges Senior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition free?
No, a registration fee applies. Check the organizer's official page for the current amount.
Who can participate in Robofest India Building Bridges Senior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition?
Students in Grade 9 to 12. Children aged 14 to 17.
What will my child gain from Robofest India Building Bridges Senior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition?
Base LTU scholarship of $3,000 per year for all high school senior participants. Personalized certificates and medals for all registered participants. Trophies for qualifying and championship round winners. Pathway to the Robofest World Championship at LTU, Michigan, USA. Develops advanced robotics, programming, and engineering design skills. International recognition through the global Robofest network.
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