1. Registration & Submission (Preliminary Round)

• Timeline: Open until 29th February 2025.
• Process:
  • Participants must register online and email their project idea and detailed report to contact@techradiance.in.
  • Submissions should include:
    • Problem statement.
    • Proposed solution and innovation.
    • Technical details (if applicable).
    • Alignment with sustainability.
    • Optional: Prototype demo (video).

2. Online Project Presentation (10th March 2025)

• Format:
  • Shortlisted teams will present their projects online to a panel of judges.
  • Time allotted: 10 minutes for presentation + 5 minutes for Q&A.
• Criteria for Selection:
  • Innovation and creativity.
  • Feasibility and scalability of the idea.
  • Sustainability impact.
  • Bonus points for EV-related projects.

3. Grand Finale at IIT Delhi (2 Days)

Day 1: Project Presentation Round

• Each team presents their refined project to the jury.
• Focus on:
  • Technical execution.
  • Real-world applicability.
  • Presentation quality.

Day 2: On-the-Spot Challenge

• Teams will receive a surprise task based on sustainability (aligned with their project’s concept).
• They will need to brainstorm, innovate, and present a working concept or prototype within the day.

Judging Criteria:

• Innovation (30%): Originality and uniqueness of the idea.
• Sustainability Impact (25%): Contribution to environmental or societal sustainability.
• Technical Feasibility (20%): Practicality and execution of the solution.
• Presentation Skills (15%): Clarity and effectiveness of communication.
• EV Bonus (10%): Additional points for integrating Electric Vehicle-related solutions.

Key Highlights:

• 500+ students to participate in the Line Follower Robotics Championship
• All participants will get a Certificate of Participation from Techradiance in association with ECell IIT Delhi.
• Worth INR 100,000 to be awarded to winning teams.

Topics Acceptable:

Line Follower Robotics, Solar & Smart Energy Systems or any other Robotics relevant field, we welcome your ingenuity. Prepare yourself to join the League of Line Follower Robotics by aligning your projects with the evolving demands of various sectors.

• Closed Rounds: Participants who secured positions from 1st to 4th and hold Merit Certificates in the Zonal Rounds of Techradiance Championships across India are eligible for registration in the Closed Rounds of the Techradiance Final Round.
• Open Rounds: Participants with participation certificates from the Zonal Rounds are eligible to compete in the Open Rounds and all enthusiasts and interested individuals are encouraged to register for the Open Round, regardless of prior participation.

Join us in shaping the future of technology through Line Follower Robotics challenges and creativity. Let’s embark on this journey together towards a brighter, more innovative tomorrow!

Competition Venue:

• IIT Delhi

Entry Fees (For Techradiance Zonal Winners):

• For Indian Residents: INR 300/- (Inclusive GST) per student.
• For Non-India Residents: USD 30 per student.

Registration Fees for Open Round:

• For Indian residents: INR 700/- (Inclusive GST) per student.
• For non-India residents: USD 40 per student.

Registration Mode: Online

Robot Design

The participating robot must be two-wheeled, autonomous and wireless. Robot should be built on a chassis of circular or rectangular shape with dimensions not exceeding Length: 25 cm X Width: 15 cm X Height: 8 cm. Maximum weight of the robot should not be more than 3kg.with all components mounted on it.

Components Allowed:

• Arduino: Nano or Uno.
• IR sensors: Maximum up to 5.
• Motor driver: L293D or similar.
• DC motors: 2 (Maximum 300 RPM).
• Caster wheel: 1.
• Battery Specifications: Batteries should be sealed, immobilized electrolyte type (gel cell, lithium, NiCad, or dry cells).The electric voltage anywhere in the machine should not be more than 12 V DC at any point in time for the robot.
• LED & Buzzer

Functionality:

• The robot must be autonomous and wireless.
• Movement should not be limited to only one direction; the robot must be capable of moving in all directions.
• No wireless communication between the robot and participants is allowed. Bluetooth, RF Module, etc., are not permitted on the robot.
• No use of PID programming.

Materials and Construction:

• Any robotic parts/building material can be used as long as the robot meets the above specifications.
• The design and construction must be primarily the original work of the team; ready-made robots (LEGO, Pre-Programmed) are not allowed to compete in the championship.

Note: Participants must ensure that their robots adhere to these specifications to be eligible for the Line Following Robot, any robots not following the guidelines may lead to disqualification.

Rules:

• All the lines should be in Black.
• External Power Supply is not allowed.
• Every team will get only one attempt.
• All teams will be given preparation time before starting the competition.
• Four teams will compete at a time.
• Selected teams will qualify for the next round.
• Participants cannot touch the machine or the Arena during the task. During the game, team members are not allowed to touch the Robot, failure to do so can lead to Disqualification.
• Robots should only be built according to the robot specifications mentioned above; any innovation and creativity within the limits will be considered.
• Dimension marks will not be included in the final setup of the completion arena.
• For safety reasons, the machine must not contain any combustible, corrosive, or otherwise dangerous materials.
• The machines you have built will be first checked for size and safety.
• Any kind of damage to the arena will lead to disqualification.
• Judges have the right to disqualify any team if they feel the team is not playing with fair interest.
• Participants should not dismantle their robots before the completion of the whole completion as the machines might be checked by the organizers at a later stage to ensure that the participants have not violated any of the rules.
• Judges hold the right to disqualify a team whose conduct is found unfair
• The organizers have the right to change any or all the above rules as they feel fit.

Guidelines

• The Participating team should consist of 1-5 members, team size should not increase by more than 5 members & register the team for the specified competition online on the official Techradiance website
• The participating team should come with a prepared robot (as provided in workshops).
• Participants from the same schools/institutions should form a team and in a Team, there can be participants from different Batches, Branches, or Years.
• Prepare a video of 1 minute to 5 minutes (maximum 100MB), showcasing team readiness, creativity, preparing for challenges, or anything to show passion to participate in the tech radiance National Championship.
• Share the video either by email at contact@techradiance.in (via Google Drive or V transfer) or via WhatsApp at +91-7015568312 mentioning your team’s name and school name. All videos will be uploaded on the Tecradiance YouTube channel. The top 10 Maximum views will have special recognition at the tournament.