Life-Inspired Robotics Challenge

RoboMorph

A hybrid competition where students design and build robots inspired by living organisms, replicating their movements, behaviors, or functions. The competition involves an online screening phase followed by offline finals for shortlisted teams. Participants will present their creations through videos, presentations, and live demonstrations.

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General Guidelines

Registration Closes: 1 July 2025
Submission Deadline: 3 July 2025
Mode of Conduct: Hybrid
- Phase 1 - Online Screening
- Phase 2 - Offline Finals
Eligible Classes: IX - XII
Team Size: 2-4 Students
Maximum Teams Per School: 2
Video Presentation: 3-5 minutes

Rules & Regulations

Participants must design and build a robot inspired by a living organism.
The robot should replicate key movements, behaviors, or functions of the chosen organism.
Robots must be autonomous or manually controlled via wireless technology.
Note: Tethered robots (using wires) are strictly prohibited.
The use of microcontrollers or electronic components from branded kits (e.g., LEGO, Avishkaar) is prohibited. However, non-electronic parts (e.g., wheels, gears, chassis, metal parts, LEGO blocks) are allowed.
The entire circuit, from design to assembly, must be created by the participants.
Ready-made or prebuilt robots will lead to immediate disqualification.
The maximum allowable battery voltage is 12V.
Creating creative humanoid robots that not only exhibit impressive functionality but also showcase thoughtful design and innovation is encouraged but not mandatory.

Submission Protocol

For Phase 1 (Online Screening), create a Google Drive folder and share a view-only link.
Folder Name Format: [SchoolName]_RoboMorph
The folder must contain:
Video (3-5 minutes, .mp4 recommended):
- Explain the concept and inspiration behind your robot.
- Describe the design and build process.
- Show all parts and components used.
- Demonstrate how the robot mimics the chosen creature.
PDF or PPT Presentation:
- Include team details, inspiration, design overview, and materials used.
- Present the working principle and any challenges faced, along with solutions.
- Minimum/Maximum slides not specified in criteria, focus on content.
Photos of the Robot:
- Provide six images from top, bottom, front, back, left, and right views.
Submit the Google Drive folder link via the Submission Form provided below.
Last date for Submission (Phase 1): 3 July 2024.
Phase 2: Offline Finals:
- Shortlisted teams will showcase their robot live.
- Teams will present their concept and answer judges' questions.
Registration Form Link: https://forms.gle/LwbW3T5A794tPZTP7
Submission Form Link: https://forms.gle/CrBshHpA8TbDdfvL8

Judgment Criteria

Criteria	Weight	Description
Design and Concept	20%	Evaluation of the originality and feasibility of the robot's design and the clarity of the underlying concept and inspiration.
Functionality and Performance	20%	Evaluation of how well the robot works, its reliability, and the effectiveness of its movements or functions in mimicking the chosen organism.
Creativity and Originality	15%	Evaluation of the uniqueness of the chosen organism or approach, and the creative solutions implemented in design and mechanics.
Technical Skill	15%	Evaluation of the complexity of the build, the proficiency in circuit design and assembly, and the integration of components.
Presentation	15%	Evaluation of the clarity, structure, and effectiveness of the video and presentation in explaining the project and demonstrating the robot.
Aesthetic Appeal	15%	Evaluation of the visual appearance, finish, and overall aesthetic design of the robot.