Upcoming Robotics Competitions in College Fests, Events in August 2026.

🚁 Day 1 – Drone Arena
* Obstacle Challenge
* Pick and Place Challenge
* Freestyle Drone

🤖 Day 2 – Robo Arena
* Robo Race
* Tug of War
* Line Follower

1. ⚡ Electro Escape (Day 1 – August 20)
Solve electronics-based puzzles and circuit challenges.
Work through multiple stages to "escape" by solving clues.
Focuses on teamwork, speed, logical thinking, and electronics knowledge.
Team Size: 3 members (UG & PG students from circuit branches)
Registration Fee: ₹300 per team

2. 🤖 Robo Run (Day 2 – August 21)
Bring your own Robot.
Complete an on-the-spot obstacle course or mission.
Tests Robot design, precision, speed, and engineering skills.
Team Size: Up to 3 members
Registration Fee: ₹500 per team

3. 💡 Ignite Ideas (Day 2 – August 21)
A Technical Paper Presentation event.
Present your research, innovative ideas, or engineering projects.
Suitable for topics in:
Electronics
Electrical
Automation
Robotics
Instrumentation Engineering
Team Size: Up to 2 members
Registration Fee: ₹200 per team

IDEATHON & RoboTIC EXPO

Technical Events:

• Paper Presentation (Power Paper)


• Project Expo


• Code & Circuit Hackathon


• Circuit Debugging


• Technical Quiz (Electro Quiz)


• PCB Design Challenge


• MATLAB/Simulink Challenge


• IoT Innovation Contest


• Robotics Challenge


• Poster Presentation


 

Software Track – AI/ML, Web, Mobile, Cloud, GIS & Data Analytics
Hardware Track – IoT, Embedded Systems, Robotics, Sensors & Microgrids

National Level Project Expo
Startup & Founder Networking Meet
Startup Exhibition
AI & Machine Learning Projects
Robotics & IoT Projects
Software & Web Development Projects
Cybersecurity & Cloud Computing Projects
Data Science & Analytics Projects
Internship & Placement Opportunities
Investor & Startup Interaction
Innovation Showcase
Prize Distribution (₹1 Lakh+)

💡 Competition Tracks:
🔹 Hardware Track:
Hardware problem statements will be released on 1st September 2026.
Teams can prepare their hardware design and implementation before the event.
🔹 Software Track:
Software problem statements will be released on the spot on 10th September 2026.
Teams will develop innovative software solutions during the hackathon.

Teams can register for either the Hardware Track or the Software Track.

🎁 Registration Benefits:
-Official Y-Hack '26 T-Shirt
-Participant Kit
-Participation Certificate
-Mentorship from industry experts
-Networking opportunities
-Chance to win prizes worth ₹60,000

🍽️ Hospitality:
Day 1:
Dinner will be provided.
Breakfast and lunch should be arranged by participants.
Day 2:
Breakfast will be provided.
Midnight and early morning refreshments will be provided.

🤝 Industry Partners:
-RoboTOAI Technologies
-AUSWEG INFO CONTROLS PVT. LTD.

📞 Student Coordinators:
1.Subhhashree T – +91 8925041874
2,Harikrishna V – +91 9344180186
3.Josika S – +91 9843883810

Present your innovations in AI, IoT, Robotics, Semiconductor & VLSI, 5G/6G, Healthcare, Smart Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Cybersecurity, Industry 4.0/5.0, Smart Cities, Quantum Computing, AR/VR, Blockchain, Sustainability, and many more emerging technologies.

• Artificial Intelligence (Al), Machine Learning (ML) & Data Science
• Cloud Computing & Quantum Computing
• Smart Healthcare & Biomedical Technologies
• Smart Cities, Internet of Things (loT) & Industrial Internet of Things (IloT)
• Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy
• Sustainable Development & Green Technologies
• Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0 & Intelligent Automation
• Smart Agriculture & Food Security
• Drones, Robotics, Space Technology, Defence & Military Applications
• FinTech & Digital Innovation
• Smart Education & Digital Learning
• Open Innovation - Solve Any Real-World Problem
• Basic Sciences for Sustainable Innovation (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics)

Fastest LFR · Obstacle Robo Race · Drone Race Circuit (FPV) · Bot Sumo 5KG · Robo Soccer 1v1

THEMES:
1) VLSI & Embedded Systems.
2) Health care & Bio-Medical Signal Processing.
3) Assistive Technology for differently abled.
4) Smart Campus.
5) Agricultural Engineering.
6) Robotics & Automation.