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Creative Ideas Track

Present innovative robotics concepts and solutions to real-world problems

$3,000 Prize Pool
2-4 students per team Team Size
3 Phases

Overview

Teams present innovative robotics concepts and solutions without building physical robots. Focus on ideation, design thinking, and presentation skills.

Eligibility Requirements

Currently enrolled undergraduate or postgraduate students with valid student ID

Requirements

Presentation materials, Visual aids, Design documentation

Technical Rules

Original ideas encouraged, Proper citation of references required

Competition Themes

Competition Phases

1

Concept Proposal

Submit initial concept and problem statement

Deliverables

Concept proposal document

Evaluation Criteria

Innovation and creativity

2

60 seconds Intro Video

Create and submit a standardized introduction video presenting your idea

Deliverables

60 seconds video (MP4 format, HD quality, uploaded to YouTube as Unlisted) with time-coded sections: Team intro (5-10s), The problem (10-15s), Link to SDGs (5-10s), Creative solution with robotics and AI explanation (20-25s), Impact and scalability (5-10s)

Evaluation Criteria

Clarity and Structure, Problem Identification, SDG Alignment, Technical Innovation, Communication Quality, Feasibility Demonstration

3

Final Presentation

Present final concept to judging panel

Deliverables

Final presentation and documentation

Evaluation Criteria

Overall innovation and presentation quality

Competition Timeline

Application and Selection

12
Oct
2025

Announcement of the competition

24
Oct
2025

Opening of team registration for participation

31
Jan
2026

Submission of the project abstract

10
Apr
2026

Submission of project video

25
Apr
2026

Selection of finalist teams

Bookings and Arrival Details

9
May
2026

Reception of international teams arriving from abroad

10
May
2026

Final project presentations

11
May
2026

Farewell to participating teams and departure to the airport

Full Documentation

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