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ROBOSIST 2026 – National-Level Robotics & AI Hackathon

Event Overview

ROBOSIST 2026 is a National-Level Robotics & AI Hackathon organized by the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology.

The hackathon provides students with an opportunity to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems using Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, IoT, Embedded Systems, Digital Twins, and Mechanical Engineering.

Participants will work in teams, develop an innovative solution or prototype, and present their idea and technical implementation before an expert judging panel.

Event Details

Event Name: ROBOSIST 2026
Event Type: National-Level Robotics & AI Hackathon
Organized By: Department of Mechatronics Engineering
School: School of Mechanical Engineering
Institution: Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Event Date: 20 August 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Registration Deadline: 15 August 2026
Registration Fee: ₹200 per team
Team Size: 3–5 members
Eligibility: Students from recognized educational institutions
Mode: Round 1 – Online; Round 2 – Offline/On-Campus
Venue: Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

Themes

1. AI-Powered Battery Intelligence

Develop intelligent solutions for battery monitoring, prediction, management, and safety.

Possible areas:

- Battery Health Prediction
- Smart BMS
- EV Battery Monitoring
- Battery Temperature Prediction
- Battery Life Estimation

2. Smart Logistics & Warehouse Automation

Develop intelligent systems for automated material handling, logistics, inventory, and warehouse operations.

Possible areas:

- Autonomous Mobile Robots
- Smart Conveyor Sorting
- Warehouse Inventory Robots
- AI-Based Package Sorting
- RFID-Based Inventory Management

3. AI-Powered Autonomous Safety & Digital Twin

Develop AI-based systems for safety monitoring, fault detection, predictive maintenance, and digital-twin applications.

Possible areas:

- Machine Safety Monitoring
- Predictive Maintenance
- Machine Digital Twins
- Worker Safety Monitoring
- AI-Based Fault Detection

4. Industry 5.0 – Human–AI Collaboration

Develop technologies that enable humans and AI-powered systems to work together safely and efficiently.

Possible areas:

- Collaborative Robots
- AI Assistants for Operators
- Smart Manufacturing Dashboards
- Gesture-Controlled Robots
- AI Decision-Support Systems

5. Search & Rescue Robotics

Develop robotic and AI-based solutions for locating, assisting, and rescuing people in hazardous or difficult environments.

Possible areas:

- Search & Rescue Robots
- Disaster Response Robots
- Autonomous Exploration Robots
- Human Detection Systems
- Hazardous-Environment Monitoring

Round 1 – Online Idea Submission

Teams must submit their project idea online before the registration deadline.

The submission should include:

- Problem Statement
- Proposed Solution
- Selected Theme
- Technology Used
- Working Principle
- Expected Outcome
- Applications

The submitted ideas will be evaluated by the judging panel. Selected teams will qualify for Round 2.

Round 2 – Final Hackathon

Shortlisted teams will participate in the final round at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology.

Teams will be expected to:

- Demonstrate their prototype, model, or simulation.
- Explain the working principle.
- Present the technical implementation.
- Explain applications and benefits.
- Answer questions from the judges.

Teams are encouraged to develop a working prototype wherever possible.

Evaluation Criteria

Projects will be evaluated based on:

- Innovation and Originality
- Technical Excellence
- Feasibility
- Real-World Application
- Social/Industrial Impact
- Prototype/Implementation Quality
- Presentation and Communication
- Teamwork

Rules & Regulations

- Open to students from recognized educational institutions.
- Each team must consist of 3 to 5 members.
- Each team must nominate one Team Leader.
- Projects must be original.
- Plagiarism or copying of existing projects may result in immediate disqualification.
- Projects must align with one of the official hackathon themes.
- Participants must follow safety and ethical standards.
- Teams must submit the required information within the specified deadline.
- Participants must adhere to the allotted presentation and demonstration time.
- Judges' decision will be final.
- Registration fee of ₹200 per team is non-refundable.

Prizes

1st Prize – ₹5,000
2nd Prize – ₹3,000
3rd Prize – ₹2,000

What Participants Gain

Participants get an opportunity to:

- Solve real-world engineering problems.
- Build robotics and AI prototypes.
- Apply IoT and embedded technologies.
- Improve technical and presentation skills.
- Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Interact with experts and fellow innovators.
- Showcase their innovation at a national-level technical event.

Registration

Registration Deadline: 15 August 2026

Registration Fee: ₹200 per team

Registration Link:
https://robosist-2026-snowy.vercel.app/

Student Coordinators

Vengadesan – 4th Year
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Gokulbharath K – 4th Year
+91 93133 79373

Sreehari TSB – 4th Year
+91 93634 83599

Richard Benny R – 3rd Year
+91 94459 01870

Prasanna – 2nd Year
+91 89391 33792

Short Description for KnowAFest

ROBOSIST 2026 is a National-Level Robotics & AI Hackathon organized by the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology. The event challenges students to develop innovative real-world solutions using Robotics, AI, Automation, IoT, Embedded Systems, Digital Twins, and related technologies. The hackathon features five themes: AI-Powered Battery Intelligence, Smart Logistics & Warehouse Automation, AI-Powered Autonomous Safety & Digital Twin, Industry 5.0 – Human-AI Collaboration, and Search & Rescue Robotics. Selected teams will participate in a final prototype demonstration and presentation. Exciting cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.

Key Information

Date: 20 August 2026
Registration Deadline: 15 August 2026
Team Size: 3–5
Fee: ₹200/team
Prize Pool: ₹10,000
Level: National
Category: Robotics / Artificial Intelligence / Automation / IoT / Mechatronics
Organized By: Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology