Teams must design and build a robot as per the following criteria:

• The robot must be remotely controls (manual remote control is only allowed in specified segments).
• Dimensions: Minimum 40cm x 40cm x 40cm, Maximum 70cm x 70cm x 70cm.
• Maximum Weight: Between 5 kg to 20kg
• The robot must operate on battery power only.
• Plucking mechanism must be non-destructive and demonstrate accuracy.
• The use of cameras, color sensors, and proximity sensors is allowed and encouraged.
• Commercial robot kits are not allowed; custom design is mandatory.

5.1.0 Referee

The referee oversees competition play, validates scoring, enforces rules, and ensures fair play. Only team leaders are allowed to interact with the referee.

5.2.0 Assistant Referee

Assists the main referee by observing rule violations and maintaining time logs.

5.3.0 Team Roles

Each team must declare the Team Leader and Operator (if manual intervention is allowed) before the round begins.

5.4.0 Preparation

Teams must arrive 10 minutes before their scheduled time for:

• Inspection of AgriBot
• Final calibration
• Arena briefing

Assignment of team marker colors (e.g., blue/yellow)

6.1.0 Countdown to Start

Referee confirms both teams are ready. Teams show a green card to indicate readiness.

6.2.0 Faults and Restarts

Early movement or system failure results in a restart. A maximum of 1 restart is permitted per team, per round.

6.3.0 Timeout

Timeouts can be called for safety or technical disruption. Teams must freeze movement immediately.

7.0 Gameplay and Scoring

7.1.0 Round 1 – Precision Plucking (5 mins)

• Robot must navigate to designated trees zone.
• Detect, identify, and pluck 4 artificial apples of correct color.
• Apples must be placed in respective bins (Red and Green).
• Bonus points for autonomous execution.
• Top 15 scoring teams move to Final Round.

7.2.0 Round 2 – Harvest & Sort (5 mins)

• Robot must pluck apples from multiple trees with mixed colored fruits.
• Apples must be sorted (e.g., red apple in red bin, green apple in green bin).
• Each successful pluck and correct deposit scores points.
• Penalty for plucking wrong fruit or dropping outside bin.
• Team with highest score in given timeline

7.3.0 Scoring Parameters

• Apple Plucked: 10 points
• Correct Bin Deposit: +10 points
• Wrong Bin or Drop Outside: -5 points
• Full Autonomous Operation Bonus: +20 points
• Finishing before time: +10 points

7.4.0 Tie Breaker Criteria

• Higher autonomous score
• Faster completion time
• Fewer penalties

8.0 General Tournament Rules

8.1.0. Prohibited Activities: TechnoXian expects all Competitors to act in a safe and legal manner. The actions of a single Team member may be grounds for Disqualification or Expulsion of the entire Team. The following activities are prohibited; violation of any of these terms may result in Competitor and/or Team Disqualification, as determined by TechnoXian. and/or Producer in their sole and absolute discretion.

• Unruly Behaviour: Fighting, belligerence, threat of physical violence or other unruly behaviour, including abusive physical contact with any TechnoXian Official, will not be tolerated and can result in the immediate Expulsion of the offending Team member’s entire Team from the Tournament.
• Vehicles in Pit Areas: Scooters, bicycles, skateboards, skates and similar vehicles cannot be used in any of the Pit Areas. In addition, powered vehicles such as Segways, hoverboards or powered scooters cannot be used or stored in the Pit Areas. The only exceptions are wheelchairs (manual and powered) occupied by disabled persons, and vehicles used by authorized personnel for Tournament operations.
• Running and Playing: Running in the Pit Area, except in an emergency, is not allowed. Running while carrying a charged pneumatic tank, or any sharp or otherwise dangerous part, may result in the revoking of the Pit Pass of the offender. Engaging in horseplay, tossing balls or other items, or operating remote-control vehicles or equipment in the Pit Area is also not allowed.
• Team Property: No Team member may deliberately touch, handle or otherwise come in contact with any Drone, parts, tools or other equipment belonging to another Team, without the explicit verbal authorization from a member of the other Team
• Smoking: Use of either tobacco products, nicotine vapor devices (e-cigarettes) or similar non-nicotine delivery devices is specifically prohibited in any of the Pit Areas, and in any other indoor or nearby outdoor area that is marked as “No Smoking”.
• Alcohol Use: No alcohol may be consumed at the Tournament by any Team member at any time. In addition, no alcoholic beverage may be brought into any of the Pit Areas. A Team member under the influence of alcohol is not allowed in any of the Pit Areas,.
• Illegal Drugs: No possession of illegal drugs or other substances or any use thereof will be tolerated at any time or place during the entire production, on camera or off. Penalty is immediate dismissal of the entire Team of the offender from the Competition and Program.

• Firearms and Explosives: No firearms, weapons, explosives or other dangerous items or materials of any kind may be possessed or brought to any Tournament location by any Competitor or anyone else other than authorized law enforcement personnel.
• Lasers: Deliberate pointing of any laser at any other person at the Tournament will not be tolerated and may result in the immediate Expulsion of the offending Team member’s entire Team from the Tournament.
• No Pets: No pets of any kind are allowed anywhere at the Tournament. The only exception is a certified service dog being used to assist a disabled person

8.2.0. Prize: Winner of the tournament will be awarded cash prize, certificate and trophy. TechnoXian reserve the right to make changes to the total prize pool amount and/or the prize pool allocation prior to the commencement of the Tournament.  Prize Forms: Each Team Member will be required to fill out and sign his/her Team’s Team Member & Prize Allocation Form prior to commencement of the Tournament. The Team Member Prize & Allocation Form specifies how that Team wants its prizes (if any) allocated amongst the Team Members. Only Team members listed on the Team Member & Prize Allocation Form are eligible to receive a prize (if any). Additionally, prior to the awarding of any Tournament prizes, each Team member entitled to part of the prize will be required to execute a Prize Acceptance Form outlining the amount of the total prize that the Team is entitled to, and portion of the Team prize to which the individual Team member is entitled. 8.3.0. Rule Changes During Competition: Rule changes between years can have unforeseen consequences. If a rule is found to cause significant negative impact to the competition, the rules may be adapted under the following conditions:

• Only between phases of the competition
• Only for major problems, as a last resort.
• The change must be approved by all team leaders (by an unanimity vote)

8.4.0. Final Authority: TechnoXian organizer shall have final authority over the interpretation and application of all Rules and decisions regarding the Rules shall be made by TechnoXian in their sole and absolute discretion. Decisions by TechnoXian in regards to the interpretation and application of the Rules, the Tournament and the Program shall be final and not subject to challenge or appeal. Notice: These Design Rules may change at any time with or without specific notice to you. Any changes made to these rules will be noted in a revised Design Rules document with a higher Rev number. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to read, understand, and comply with any and all rules provided herein or otherwise by TechnoXian. It is strongly encouraged that you check these Design Rules often for any changes that may affect your design, build, and/or ability to compete in the Tournament. TechnoXian reserves the right to remove any Team from the Tournament at any time for any reason (including, without limitation, failure to meet safety and/or technical requirements) in its sole and absolute discretion

Venue : Indira Gandhi Sports Complex- New Delhi (India)

Readymade bots and Drones are not allowed

Junior Challenge : Age as on 31st July 2025 should be up to 16 years to be eligible to participate.

Registration Fee:

• For Indian Residents: INR 3540/- (Inclusive GST) per challenge.
• For NRI (Non-Resident Indians): USD 65 per team.

Prize Bifurcation:

• INR 60,000 (1st Prize) | INR 40,000 (2nd Prize) | INR 25,000 (3rd Prize)

Registration mode: Online.

Accommodation: For inquiries regarding Hospitality Partners you can contact on this Number
+91-9289095404

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