ROBO FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Field Is Set. The Bots Are Ready. The Game Begins.

Experience the thrill of autonomous football as student-built robots battle for control, strategy, and glory. Each match tests engineering precision, coding intelligence, and quick problem-solving

January 2026

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CHENNAI

January 2026

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Venue

CHENNAI

Arena of Autonomous Robotic Football.

AGE CATEGORIES & TEAM ELIGIBILITY

Age eligibility is determined based on the participant's age on the official event date. This ensures fair competition among peers with similar developmental capabilities and educational backgrounds. Teams with mixed-age participants will automatically compete in the category corresponding to their oldest team member, maintaining competitive balance and fairness across all divisions.

Group A: Ages 7–9
Group B: Ages 10–14
Group C: Ages 15–18
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
PARTICIPATION SCOPE

ROBOTIC CAR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Composition

Robotic cars must adhere to strict physical dimensions: a maximum of 25cm (Length) × 20cm (Breadth) × 15cm (Height). The total weight, including all components such as chassis, wheels, motors, and sensors, must not exceed 1 kg.

Power Systems

Battery-powered operation only—approved types include Li-ion, LiPo, NiMH, and dry cell batteries. Voltage must not exceed 9 Volts to ensure electrical safety and prevent damage to arena equipment.

Control Mechanisms

Wireless control systems exclusively—no wired tethers permitted. Emphasis is placed on robust autonomous vehicle control systems and sensor-based navigation for precise ball interaction and movement across the field. Manual remote control is also acceptable for specific competition categories

Safety Compliance

Robotic cars must be designed without sharp edges, exposed rotating parts (like sharp wheels or exposed gears), hazardous substances, or mechanisms designed to damage other cars or the field. All electrical components must be properly insulated and secured

PROHIBITED FEATURES & MECHANISMS

Allowed: Teams may design and customize their robotic cars, provided they strictly follow all rules and regulations. The following are allowed:

Not Allowed: The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any robotic car deemed dangerous at any point in the competition. As follows,:

ARENA SPECIFICATIONS & ENVIRONMENT FOR ROBOTIC CAR SOCCER
Playing Field Design for Robotic Vehicles
Game Ball Standards for Robotic Soccer

The official game ball used throughout the championship is standardized in both size and material composition, specifically chosen for robotic car soccer. The ball's weight, diameter, surface texture, and rebound characteristics are carefully controlled to ensure consistent behavior during gameplay by robotic vehicles.

Teams should design their robotic cars' ball-handling mechanisms with these specific ball properties in mind. Practice balls matching official specifications are typically available for purchase through the organizing committee or recommended vendors, allowing teams to test and refine their designs before competition day.

MATCH FORMAT & GAME TIMING

FOULS, PENALTIES & CODE OF CONDUCT (- 4 POINTS FOR EVERY FOUL)

False Start
Illegal Contact
Human Interference
Ball Trapping
Goal Camping
Arena Interference
PENALTY ESCALATION SYSTEM

The championship employs a graduated penalty system to address rule violations while maintaining competitive fairness. Minor infractions typically result in verbal warnings for first occurrences, allowing teams to correct behavior without significant consequence. Repeated violations or more serious infractions may lead to point deductions from the team's match score, yellow cards indicating official warnings that remain on record, or red cards resulting in immediate robotic car removal from the current match.

Severe misconduct—including intentional damage to opponent equipment, abusive behavior toward officials or other participants, cheating, tampering with opponent robotic cars, or sabotage—may result in immediate team disqualification from the entire tournament. The organizing committee and head officials have final authority on disqualification decisions, which are made with careful consideration of all circumstances and evidence.

EXPECTED BEHAVIOR STANDARDS

All participants, coaches, mentors, and spectators associated with teams must demonstrate respectful, sportsmanlike conduct throughout the championship. This includes treating opponents, officials, volunteers, and fellow participants with courtesy and dignity, accepting referee decisions gracefully even when disappointed, and refraining from any abusive language, aggressive behavior, or unsportsmanlike tactics.

During active matches, only the designated team captain may communicate with referees regarding rule clarifications or addressing concerns. All other team members should remain focused on robotic car operation and strategy execution. Coaches and mentors may guide their teams during preparation periods and breaks but must not interfere during gameplay. This structure maintains proper chain of communication and prevents chaos that could disrupt tournament proceedings.

REFEREE AUTHORITY

Referees possess absolute authority over match conduct and rule enforcement. Their real-time decisions during gameplay are final and binding—teams may not dispute calls during active play. However, teams may submit formal clarification requests or challenge significant procedural errors within 10 minutes following match conclusion.
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These post-match inquiries must be submitted in writing through the team captain to the head official or tournament director. Challenges must address clear rule violations or procedural errors, not subjective referee judgment calls. The organizing committee will review all properly submitted challenges and issue decisions promptly, though match results typically stand unless compelling evidence of significant error exists.

ORGANIZATIONAL DISCRETION

Tournament organizers reserve the right to modify rules, adjust schedules, merge age categories with insufficient participation, or make other operational decisions necessary to ensure fair competition, participant safety, and successful event execution. All rule updates or modifications will be communicated to registered teams as quickly as possible through official channels.

The organizing committee accepts no responsibility or liability for loss, theft, or damage to personal equipment, robots, or belongings brought to the championship venue. Teams should take appropriate precautions to secure their property and consider insurance coverage for valuable custom-built robots.

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