Robofest India Exhibition Senior Division: Open Robotics Showcase
Up to $80,000 LTU Scholarship
Robofest India Exhibition Senior Division: Open Robotics Showcase 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
₹3,500
Duration
Project work spans the competition season; the live demo and presentation run during qualifier and World Championship days.
Format
Team · Teams of 5
Time needed
Several months of design, build, and rehearsal plus competition days.
About this opportunity
Robofest India Exhibition Senior Division is an open-ended robotics showcase where student teams identify a real-world problem and design, build, and program an autonomous robot to address it. The Senior Division is part of the global Robofest program organized by Lawrence Technological University and brought to India by Novatech Robo.
The Senior Division is open to students in Classes 9 to 12. Teams of up to five members work over the season to develop their robot, demonstrate it live to judges, and present their concept. Robots must be intelligent and autonomous, using sensors and computer control; any platform and material is allowed.
Winners earn certificates and qualify for the Robofest World Championship at Lawrence Technological University in Michigan, USA. All Robofest competitors automatically qualify for an LTU scholarship of three thousand dollars per year. Senior Division Exhibition first-place finishers at the World Championship receive an LTU scholarship certificate worth up to twenty thousand dollars per year for four years.
Exhibition emphasizes creative problem framing, technical execution, and clear communication, and provides a structured pathway from regional qualifiers to international finals.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 9 to 12
- Age range
- 14 to 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Students in Classes 9-12 (Senior Division).
Prerequisites
- Robotics building and programming experience
- Ability to plan and present a project
- Access to a robotics platform of the team's choice
Open to students in Classes 9-12 across India. Participants form teams of up to 5 members and should have working robotics building, programming, and presentation skills.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
Open-ended STEAM project that integrates engineering, programming, and presentation around a self-chosen real-world problem.
Rewards and recognition
Prizes
World Championship & Trophies
Top-placing teams qualify for the Robofest World Championship at Lawrence Technological University and receive trophies and medals.
Certificate
Participation & Winner Certificates
Participants receive Robofest certificates; Senior Division winners at the World Championship receive an LTU Scholarship certificate.
Recognized by
Opens doors to
All Robofest competitors qualify for an LTU scholarship of three thousand dollars per year. Senior Division Exhibition first-place winners receive a scholarship certificate worth up to twenty thousand dollars per year for four years (USD 80,000 total) at Lawrence Technological University.
Exam format
- Language
- English
Rounds & format
The competition involves regional qualifiers in India, followed by the Robofest World Championship in the USA. Teams present their autonomous robot projects and demonstrate their functionality to judges in both stages.
How entries are judged
Creative problem framing, technical execution, and clear communication of the robot's concept and functionality
Selection process
Teams demonstrating innovative solutions and technical proficiency qualify for the Robofest World Championship
How to apply
- 1Register the team via Robofest India at robofestindia.org or the Robofest Management System.
- 2Pick a real-world problem and design an autonomous robot to address it.
- 3Build and program the robot per the official Exhibition rules and prepare a live demonstration.
- 4Compete at an India qualifier or submit a video qualifier; advancing teams compete at the Robofest World Championship at Lawrence Technological University, USA.
How to prepare
- Robotics kits and platforms (e.g., LEGO Mindstorms, VEX Robotics)
- Programming tutorials for autonomous robot control
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Global World Championship registration fee is USD 100 per team. India qualifier fee is set by Novatech Robo and is shared on inquiry.
Frequently asked questions
Is Robofest India Exhibition Senior Division: Open Robotics Showcase free?
No. The registration fee is ₹3,500.
Who can participate in Robofest India Exhibition Senior Division: Open Robotics Showcase?
Students in Grade 9 to 12. Children aged 14 to 18.
What will my child gain from Robofest India Exhibition Senior Division: Open Robotics Showcase?
Automatic eligibility for an LTU scholarship of three thousand dollars per year for all Robofest competitors. Scholarship certificate up to twenty thousand dollars per year for four years for Senior Division Exhibition first-place winners. Pathway to the Robofest World Championship at Lawrence Technological University, USA. Participation and winner certificates from the Robofest program. Hands-on experience designing autonomous robotics projects for real-world problems. International exposure through the global Robofest network.
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