Robo-Next 2015

Robo-Next is a large-scale Indian robotics tournament as an Initiative of iSec Systems in association with Padarth, IIT-Bombay. Although the final date is not set yet, it is planned for March 2015.

Robo-Next is a special designed program for the college students to provide a new dimension to their education other than theirs academics. Robo-Next provides an all-new National Level Competition Platform for the college students to show their potential in a very different module.

Workshop Round

Those who want to participate in the Zonal Competition round will have to first complete a robotics workshop. The workshop last for 2 days, 6 – 8 hours per day. Materials and instruction are provided by iSec Systems.  

Zonal Competition Round

After the workshop, teams of 4 – 6 participants compete in the Zonal Competition round. 30 of these events will be held at different universities, and the top 3 teams from each Zonal Competition make it to the Grand Finale round.

Grand Finale Round

Winners of the zonal competition round will gather at Padarth, IIT-Bombay. Each member of the top 3 teams of the Grand Finale round wins 100,000 rupees ($1,665 USD).

Certifications

As prizes, Robo-Next awards certificates of varying degrees of achievement:

• Certificate of Association: Awarded to universities that participate in the Zonal Competition round.
• Certificate of Appreciation: Awarded to coordinators and administrators of the competition.
• Certificate of Participation: Awarded to all Robo-Next participants.
• Certificate of Merit: Awarded to Zonal Competition round winners.
• Certificate of Excellence: Awarded to Grand Finale round winners.