TECHMESH - Rule Book (Robotics)

Official Entry Structure (Fee and Team Size)

• Truss Bridge (1000) - Winning: 4k - 3 Person
• Balloon Car (1000) - Winning: 4k - 3 Person
• Paper Tower Construction (800) - Winning: 3k - 3 Person
• Line Following Robot (1200) - Winning: 10k - 4 Members
• Mystery Box (1500) - Winning: 8k - 2 Person
• Sumo Bot (1800) - Winning: 12k - 3 Person
• Robo Futsal (1400) - Winning: 12k - 4 Person
• Off-Road Racing (1200) - Winning: 10k - 3 Person
• Obstacle Avoider (1500) - Winning: 12k - 3 Person
• Project Exhibition (School/College) (500) - Winning: 3k
• Project Exhibition (University) (800) - Winning: 5k
• Tech IQ (300) - Winning: 2k - Solo

Truss Bridge Challenge

Materials Provided

• Ice cream sticks
• Glue gun

Rules

• No external materials are allowed.
• Construction must use only provided materials.
• Time limit is 30 minutes.
• Teams must complete construction within allotted time.

Winning Criteria

• Load Capacity: Maximum supported weight without collapse.
• Structural Design: Creativity, stability, and design efficiency.

Balloon Car Race

Materials Provided

• Cardboard
• Straw
• Bottle caps
• 2 balloons

Rules

• No external materials are allowed.
• Car must be constructed using only provided materials.
• Construction time is 30 minutes.
• Car must be powered only by balloon propulsion.

Winning Criteria

• Car that travels the greatest distance in a straight path is declared winner.

Paper Tower Construction

Materials Provided

• Paper sheets
• Scotch tape

Rules

• No materials from outside are allowed.
• Only provided materials may be used.
• Construction time is 30 minutes.
• Tower must stand independently without external support.

Winning Criteria

• Load Capacity: Tower that supports maximum weight.
• Design Quality: Stability, creativity, and structural efficiency.

Robo Futsal

• Team size: 4 person.
• 1v1 futsal competition.
• Robot weight limit: 800g.
• Microcontroller required.
• Any wireless transmitter allowed.
• Any chassis material allowed.
• Maximum dimensions: 8 x 8 inches.
• Any robot shape allowed within dimensions.
• Battery maximum: 12V.
• No pushing opponent (penalty: -1 goal).
• Same robot cannot be used by multiple teams.
• Arena size: 6 x 4 ft.
• Reconnect allowance: 10 seconds.

LFR

• Team size: 4 members.
• Use microcontroller and IR sensor.
• Any chassis is allowed.
• Dimensions must be within 8 x 8 inches.
• Any motor shield is allowed.
• Battery maximum: 12V.
• Bot cannot be touched during the run.
• Maximum 3 tries; each extra try adds 3 seconds penalty.

Obstacle Avoider

• Team size: 3 person.
• No RPM limit.
• Robot size must be 8 x 8 inches or less.
• Battery maximum: 12V.
• Use microcontroller and ultrasonic sensors.
• 3 tries allowed; each extra try adds 3 seconds.
• Touching wall adds 2 seconds.
• Bot must move or will be disqualified.
• Judges may modify rules when needed.

Off-Road Racing

• Team size: 3 person.
• Microcontroller required.
• No RPM limit.
• Chassis must be 10 x 10 inches or less.
• Any motor shield is allowed.
• 12V battery required (maximum 12V).
• Touching wall adds 2 seconds.
• 3 tries allowed; each extra try adds 3 seconds.
• Judges may modify rules when needed.

Sumo War

• Team size: 3 person.
• Maximum 3 rounds for every match.
• Two robots enter the arena at the same time.
• Any remote-control system is allowed.
• Robot can move in any direction.
• Any RPM motors are allowed.
• No restriction on chassis type.
• Robot dimensions must not exceed 12 x 12 inches including wheels.
• Any motor shield is allowed.
• Robot must not damage another robot or arena.
• Microcontroller is mandatory. Without it, team is disqualified.
• Robot weight must not exceed 8kg.
• Weight is checked before every round.
• Any battery is allowed up to 24V maximum.
• The robot that pushes opponent out wins the round.
• Team winning two rounds is the match winner.
• Touching your robot during competition is not allowed.

Winning Criteria: Multiple circles will be present in the arena and each match has two minutes. At the end of time, the robot closest to the center wins the round. Any robot pushed out of arena is eliminated.

Mystery Box

• Team size: 2 person.
• Teams receive a sealed mystery box with electronic or mechanical components.
• Teams must build a working prototype using only provided materials.
• No external components or tools unless allowed by organizers.

Time Limit: Teams are given a fixed time (for example, 2-3 hours) to complete the prototype. The challenge is revealed only after opening the box. Teams must design, assemble, and demonstrate within the given time.

Judging Criteria: Creativity and innovation, prototype functionality, efficient use of materials, team collaboration, and problem-solving. Damage to components or rule violations may lead to disqualification. Judges' decision is final.

Project Exhibition

Format

Participants present technical or engineering projects, including hardware, software, robotics, AI, IoT, or other technology-based innovations.

Competition is conducted in two categories:

• School/College Category
• University Category

Rules

• Participants must bring completed project setup to venue.
• Each team gets a specific display space or table.
• Participants must demonstrate and explain project working to judges.
• Projects must be original work of participants.
• Teams must ensure safe operation of project during exhibition.

Winning Criteria

• Innovation and Creativity
• Technical Implementation
• Practical Application and Impact
• Project Demonstration and Explanation
• Design and Presentation

Tech IQ

Format

Competition is conducted in technical quiz format.

Rules

• Participants receive MCQs in hard copy or soft form on the spot.
• Quiz consists of technology-related questions.
• Participants must complete quiz within given time limit.
• No communication or discussion with other participants is allowed during quiz.
• Any participant found cheating or using unauthorized help is immediately disqualified.

Winning Criteria

• Participant with highest number of correct answers is declared winner.