National Championship Series · Season 2026–27 · 30–31 Jan 2027 · E-Cell, IIT Delhi
Fastest Line Following Robot Championship 2027
Build a fully autonomous speed machine that locks onto the line and beats the clock, then race it head to head in the knockout final.
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Championship overview
The Fastest Line Following Robot Championship is a high-speed autonomous robotics competition and a flagship event of TechRadiance's National-Level Championship Series. Students design, build, program and optimize robots that navigate a designated track by accurately detecting and following a marked line.
Each robot competes in an individual time trial and must run completely autonomously once its run begins. Success depends on sensor calibration, responsive control algorithms, precise motor control, mechanical stability and careful optimization.
Key highlights
- 500+ students and 100+ teams expected
- Certificate of Participation from TechRadiance, in association with E-Cell, IIT Delhi
- Prizes worth up to ₹10,00,000 for winning teams
- Fully autonomous, sensor-guided robots competing purely on speed
- Builds logical thinking, precision engineering and sportsmanship
Two days, two levels of challenge
Day 1 sets your qualifying time. Day 2 is a side-by-side knockout on a faster, tighter track.
Qualifying stage: time trial
- One robot per team, run individually on the speed track
- Teams participate with their own competition-compliant line following robot, as per guidelines
- Complete the track in the shortest time while staying on the black line
- Up to two attempts; the faster time counts
- Robots stay inside the marked track boundary
- Damaging, tampering with or interfering with another team's robot or the track is prohibited
- A penalty may be imposed for rule violations, unsafe operation or inappropriate conduct
Ranking: best completion time, track deviations, line-loss recoveries, penalties, then a tie-break if required. The fastest teams advance.
Knockout stage: head to head
- Finalists race the same track side by side; the faster robot in each heat advances
- Tighter curves and longer straights reward top speed and cornering stability
- Losing the line or leaving the track can cost penalty time or the heat
- Touching, repositioning or remote help during a run attracts penalties or heat disqualification
The fastest team progresses to the International Finale. Ties may go to a tie-break run.
Entry fee
₹3,999₹2,999 Limited-time price
per team of up to 5 students, inclusive of GST. Same fee for both rounds.
For 1st to 3rd rank holders or Merit Certificate holders from the TechRadiance Zonal Rounds.
For Participation Certificate holders and all enthusiasts, regardless of prior participation.
Robot specifications
Robots must be built strictly to these specifications.
| Controller board | Arduino Uno / Arduino Nano |
|---|---|
| Line sensor | IR sensor array, 3 to 8 sensors |
| Control mode | Fully autonomous |
| Chassis size | Up to 8 cm high, 20 cm long and 20 cm wide |
| Chassis weight | Less than 350 grams |
| Chassis material | Acrylic or 3D-printed body |
| Drive motors | 2 × N20 micro metal gear motors, up to 2000 RPM |
| Motor driver | TB6612FNG dual motor driver |
| Wheels | Rubberized wheels with a castor wheel for balance |
| Circuit assembly | Breadboard or distribution/PCB board |
| Battery | Lithium, NiCad or dry cell, 6V to 12V |
Track
A single dedicated track with a continuous black line, about 2–3 cm wide, on a white surface, with straight sections and curves that test speed, accuracy and cornering stability.
Rules
Robot behaviour
- The robot must be fully autonomous. Wireless or remote control (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/RC) during a run is not permitted.
- It must sense and follow the line using its onboard sensor array only: no external guidance, GPS or pre-mapped coordinates.
- PID or other closed-loop control programming is allowed and encouraged.
- Motor RPM and speed must stay within the specified limits. Robots exceeding them may be disqualified.
Materials and construction
- Allowed robotic, mechanical and electronic components may be used, provided the robot meets all specifications and safety requirements.
- All materials must be safe, non-toxic and non-hazardous.
- No sharp, pointed, cutting or abrasive parts that could damage the track or another robot.
- The robot must be primarily the team's original work. Ready-made robots, including LEGO and pre-programmed kits, are not permitted.
- Commercial components may be used individually within the team's own design.
Conduct and authority
- Judges and referees may disqualify any team whose robot or conduct is found to be unsafe or unfair.
- The organizers may modify any or all of these rules as necessary.
Team guidelines
- Bring everything you need: robots, laptop, chargers, cables, hardware, tools and batteries. Spares may be bought at the on-site desk, subject to stock.
- Teams have up to 5 members.
- Register online through the TechRadiance website.
- Have a robot ready, built as guided in TechRadiance workshops or to the published specifications.
Team video recognition
- Prepare a 1 to 5 minute video, maximum 100MB, showing readiness, creativity or enthusiasm.
- Share it at contact@techradiance.in (Google Drive or WeTransfer) or WhatsApp +91-7015568312 / +91-9667137548, with team and school name.
- Videos go on the TechRadiance Instagram page. The top 3 to 5 by likes receive a special recognition award.
Awards & recognition
Prizes worth up to ₹10,00,000
Plus a Certificate of Excellence and an Internship Opportunity for winning teams.
Best Organizer of the Series
Awarded to one school for outstanding event organization.
Best Coordinator
Awarded to the most dedicated teacher for exceptional coordination.
Best Accommodation of the Series
Awarded to one school for excellent hospitality arrangements.
Certificates of Achievement
All participants receive a certificate recognizing their efforts.
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