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National Level Competition
Physical AI
ROBOTHON

Join India's biggest Physical AI innovation challenge. Compete with brilliant minds, build cutting-edge solutions, and win life-changing opportunities.

Registration Ends
26th March 2026
Multiple Venues
2 Cities, Karnataka
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Competition Journey

A three-stage competition designed to identify and nurture the best
Physical AI innovations

Round 1
Virtual
3rd April 2026
9 AM – 6 PM
10 mins per slot Virtual
REQUIREMENTS
  • PPT presentation required
  • Select 1 challenge from 5 options
  • Literature review
  • Methodology & technology slides
  • Expected outcome presentation
Round 2
Software Simulation
Belagavi · 10th April
Bangalore · 14th April
On-site 24hrs. robothon
REQUIREMENTS
  • Selected teams from Round 1
  • Software Simulation
  • Technical Presentation
Round 3
Hardware Access
21st April 2026
Bangalore
On-site 24hrs. robothon
REQUIREMENTS
  • Top 16 teams enters final rounds
  • Sim 2 Real Demonstration
  • Industry expert evaluation
  • Winner announcement

Choose Your Robotics Challenge

Choose one challenge area and create innovative Physical AI solutions
that make a real-world impact

1
Object Pick and Place
  • Detect an object at a known location using onboard sensors and securely grasp it with the end effector.
  • Move the object to the specified target location, place it precisely, and release the grasp.
2
Charger Plugging
  • Detect the cable and connector within the workspace, then firmly grasp the connector.
  • Align the connector with the socket and insert the cable until fully engaged.
3
Liquid Pouring
  • Grasp the bottle containing liquid and move it above the receiving cup.
  • Tilt the bottle to pour the liquid and stop once the desired volume is transferred.
4
Dynamic Humanoid Walking
  • Perform dynamic walking in simulation using the provided URDF while maintaining stability.
  • Capture human movements via webcam and translate them to the robot while handling joint limits to avoid collisions.
CUSTOM CHALLENGE

Can't find the right challenge?

Access all the required files, guidelines, and assets to start building your solution smoothly.

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Hackathon Official
Rulebook

This rulebook outlines the official rules and regulations for the Robotics Hackathon, organized by xpskills (An initiative under ekSaathi Foundation). All participants are required to adhere to these rules to ensure a fair and enjoyable competition.

Need the Competition Rules?
Download the rule book to understand guidelines, eligibility, and evaluation criteria before you begin.
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Eligibility
Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students
Team Formation
Teams must consist of 3 to 5 members. Cross-college teams are permitted within the same regional venue.
Registration
All team members must register individually and as a team through the official website (https://xpskills.in/). Incomplete registrations will not be considered.