Robo Sumo

Event Details Date: 23 October 2026 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Venue: Volleyball Court, I.T.S Engineering College, Greater Noida Registration Fee: ₹300/team Prize Pool: ₹8,000 Coordinator: Mr. Deepak Kumar Prajapati Event Description Senior Robo Sumo is a robotics challenge at TechTrix'26 where teams compete using RC-controlled robots in a sumo-style arena. The objective is to push the opponent's robot completely out of the ring while demonstrating robot control, mechanical design, maneuverability, and strategy. Participants bring a ready-to-compete robot and battle it out in a single-elimination knockout format. Guidelines Team Size & Eligibility 2 participants per team; each team brings its own RC-controlled robot Open to eligible undergraduate/postgraduate students and participants from colleges/institutions Valid institutional/college ID is mandatory Only registered participants may compete; one participant cannot be registered in two teams for the same event Team composition cannot be changed after the registration deadline without Event Coordinator approval Robot Specifications Specification Requirement Maximum Dimensions 350 × 350 mm (L × B) Maximum Weight 3 kg Maximum Voltage 3S LiPo, 12V DC/3s (fully charged) Control Fully wireless, manual control only — autonomous robots strictly prohibited Power Onboard power source (no external power during the match) Propulsion Wheels, tracks, or legs only — hovercrafts/flying robots not allowed Prohibited IC engines, compressors, weapons, sharp edges, explosive/corrosive/hazardous materials Pre-Event Inspection Teams must report to the arena at least 30 minutes before the official start time Every robot undergoes a mandatory technical inspection and weigh-in; a robot that fails to meet the specifications will be disqualified before the match begins Arena & Competition Format Circular sumo ring, approximately 1.5–2 metres in diameter, with a smooth surface Single-elimination knockout format; a full bracket will be drawn and displayed before matches begin, with byes (for uneven team counts) assigned via random draw Each match is a direct 1v1 battle, with robots starting from designated positions in the ring A robot is "out" the moment any part of it touches the floor outside the ring Each match lasts a maximum of 5 minutes A robot that loses power or stops functioning mid-match is automatically disqualified from that match, and the opponent advances Judging Criteria If neither robot is eliminated within the 5-minute time limit, the judges determine the advancing winner based on: Aggression — which robot consistently initiated attacks or pushes Strategy — effectiveness of tactics used to push the opponent or avoid being pushed Control — which robot maintained the best control of its movements and positioning Disqualification The following will result in disqualification: Exceeding the published dimensions, weight, or voltage limit Using a wired controller or autonomous operation Robots or mechanisms carrying weapons, sharp edges, or hazardous materials Receiving unauthorized external assistance Deliberately damaging the arena or another participant's equipment Cheating or attempting to manipulate the competition Poor social conduct, misbehaviour, foul/abusive language, unsportsmanlike conduct, harassment, or intentional/reckless damage to campus property or the arena The Event Jury/Referee/Technical Committee holds final authority on robot eligibility, technical inspection, match decisions, penalties, disqualification, safety decisions, and rule interpretation. Right to appeal: a penalized team may present its case to the Judge and Event Coordinators, but the final verdict rests entirely with the organizers. NOTE-: Registration Fees are not refundable.