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Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India
Mode
Hybrid
Eligibility
Class 6–12
Fee
Free
Duration
1 day for Final Presentation and Award
About This Opportunity
The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India is the national edition of the global Robotics for Good Youth Challenge, a UN-based educational robotics championship. Organized by the I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC), a technology innovation hub of IIT Delhi, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
This biennial competition challenges participants to design, build, and program robots that offer practical solutions to advance the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a specific focus on disaster response.
The competition aims to foster inclusivity in learning robotics and coding, regardless of gender, socio-economic status, or academic ability, by encouraging the use of free-software and hardware robotics, allowing unrestricted assembly and programming of robots. It also promotes the use of recycled materials and environmentally friendly solutions.
The national event serves as a qualifying tournament for the Grand Finale at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva. Participants gain invaluable hands-on experience in robotics, artificial intelligence, problem-solving, teamwork, project management, critical thinking, and information retrieval.
The challenge emphasizes creating innovative robotic solutions for real-world problems like earthquake relief, seismic risk prediction, and post-disaster recovery, ultimately contributing to saving lives and enhancing emergency response capabilities. This is a unique opportunity for young Indian innovators to showcase their talent on a national and international stage.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 6–12
- Age Range
- 11 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to school students aged 11-18 years (typically Grades 6-12) across India. Students can participate individually or in teams of 1-8 members. The competition will be held in two categories: junior (age 11 – 14) and senior (age 15 –18).
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Benefits
- Winners receive a Robotics for Good Youth Summit Grand Finale ticket and Leaders Pass to the AI for Good Global Summit.
- Exclusive follow-up mentoring from judges after the session for finalists.
- Networking opportunities with the UN and other potential partners.
- Opportunity to contribute to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Opportunity to represent India at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.
- Official ITU certificates for all finalist teams.
- Exclusive follow-up mentoring from judges for finalists.
- Significant advantage for admissions to top Indian and international universities.
- Develop advanced skills in robotics, AI, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
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