National Robotics Competition

Age (Hardware):

Lower Primary: 7-9 years old (SPIKE ESSENTIAL/WeDo 2.0) 
Upper Primary: 10-12 years old (SPIKE PRIME/EV3/ROBOT INVENTOR)
Secondary: 13-17 years old (inclusive of Secondary 5) (SPIKE PRIME/EV3/ROBOT INVENTOR)
Tertiary: 17-20 years old (LEGO Education/ MATRIX Robotics/ Makeblock/ TETRIX Robotics) 

Team size: 2-3 people guided by a coach/mentor

Hardware: LEGO® based

Software: Free choice

Maximum size: Max. 25 x 25 x 25 cm

Characteristics: Build and program a robot that solves challenges on a field.

NRC Regular Category is a challenge-based competition. Students must design, construct and program an autonomous robot that can solve specific challenges on a field. Because the field is set up randomly each round, the robot needs to be able to make its own decisions during the run.

All parts of the robot, including controller, motors and sensors must be from LEGO® (MINDSTORMS® NXT or EV3, SPIKE PRIME or ROBOT INVENTOR).

01a NRC Lower Primary Regular Category Challenge Resources

01a NRC Lower Primary Regular Category Challenge Recording

01a NRC Lower Primary Regular Category Challenge Consultation Recording

01b NRC Upper Primary-Secondary Regular Category Challenge Resources

01b NRC Upper Primary-Secondary Regular Category Challenge Recording

01b NRC Upper Primary-Secondary Regular Category Challenge Consultation Recording

01c NRC Tertiary Regular Category Challenge Resources

01c NRC Tertiary Regular Category Challenge Recording

01c NRC Tertiary Regular Category Challenge Consultation Recording

Age:

Primary: 7-12 years old  
Secondary: 12-17 years old
Tertiary: 16-19 years old  

Team size: 2-3 people guided by a coach/ mentor

Hardware: Free choice

Software: Free choice

Maximum size: Must fit in 1m (wide) x 2.4m (height) booth

Characteristics: Develop a robot project that helps solve real world problems.

NRC Open Category is a project-based competition. Students create their own innovative intelligent robotics solution relating to the current theme of the season. There is no restriction on the use of materials. This includes free choice of controllers, motors, sensors, etc.

Teams will present their project and their robot model to a group of judges on the competition day. The judges will not only grade the robot solution but will also look at aspects of innovation and entrepreneurship.

02 NRC Open Category Challenge Booklet

02 NRC Open Category Challenge Recording

Age:

Primary: 7-12 years old
Secondary: 12-17 years old

Team size: 2-3 students guided by a coach/ mentor

Hardware: Free choice

Software: Free choice (for Primary school category, only robots that minimally run on block-based coding platforms)

Maximum size: 25 x 25 cm (No height limit)

Characteristics: Teams are to design an Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) model for your robot to finish the challenge. The robot is required to complete as many rounds as possible around the track while detecting the mission cards within 2 minutes.

There are no restrictions on the type of robot materials, but it must be self-powered.

03 NRC AI Maker Series Challenge Resources

03 NRC AI Maker Series Challenge Recording

KUBO Challenge

Age: 

Pre-school: 5-6 years old

Team size: 2-5 students guided by max 2 coaches/mentors

Hardware: KUBO

Software: KUBO

Characteristics: A mission-based competition where children code and fabricate add-ons for a robot to solve missions on a playfield.  

04a NRC (Preschool) KUBO Challenge Booklet 2024

04a NRC (Preschool) KUBO Challenge Announcement

ARTec Challenge

Age: 

Pre-school: 5-6 years old

Team size: 2-5 students guided by max 2 coaches/mentors

Hardware: ARTec Coding+ Set

Software: ARTec Icon Programming

Characteristics: In this edition of the ARTec Robotics (Preschool) in NRC, children will build and code the robots to perform different missions and solve problems. They are also required to think critically and work as a team as they complete the missions. 

For any enquiries regarding this category, please email enquiries@wow.com.sg 

04b NRC (Preschool) ARTec Challenge Booklet 2024

04b NRC (Preschool) Artec Challenge Announcement

NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Autonomous Driving Category)

Age: Primary | Secondary | Tertiary

Software: CoSpace Auto-Driving Simulator

Hardware: VRBOT-C6

Theme: Smart Transportation 

Characteristics (Primary & Secondary Levels)

The challenge is focused on the theme of Smart Transportation and requires participants to program a virtual robot to complete several individual tasks which are commonly used for in smart transportation, such as line tracing, obstacle avoidance, and colour detection using RGB sensors.

In 2024, a new exciting challenge using real robot (VRBOT-C6) will be introduced. In addition to the virtual competition, teams can join CoSpace Real Robot Challenge. Awards will also be given to the winning teams of the real robot challenge. The NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Autonomous Driving Category) 2024 has two sub-divisions.

• Virtual Robot Challenge

It is compulsory for all teams to take part in the Virtual Robot Challenge.

• Real Robot Challenge (Optional)

Teams are encouraged to take part in the Real Robot Challenge using VRBOT-C6.

The NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Autonomous Driving Category) 2024 will present awards to the top 3 teams of the following categories:

• NRC CoSpace Real Robot Challenge
• NRC CoSpace Virtual Robot Challenge
• NRC CoSpace Robot Grand Challenge
• The winner of grand challenge is evaluated based on the total score of real robot challenge and virtual robot challenge.

The RoboCup Singapore CoSpace Coding Challenge is open to students with no prior experience in robotics or coding. Novice participants are welcome. Training will be provided to all participants to ensure they have the necessary skills to complete the challenge.

Assessment of the participants will be based on the RoboCup Singapore Education Framework, and students who demonstrate the required skills and competencies will be recognized with one of the following three grades: Pass, Merit or Distinction.

05a NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Auto-Driving-Pri-Sec) Rules 2024_Final

Characteristics (Tertiary)

In RoboCup SG CoSpace coding challenge tertiary level, teams need to develop and program a virtual robot car based on the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) to solve the last mile delivery challenge.

After the learning journey throughout CoSpace Coding Challenge @ NRC Coding Challenge, students will build-up foundations and confidence to participate in the CoSpace Autonomous Driving Challenge at RoboCup Singapore Open 2025.

05b NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Auto-Driving-Tertiary) Rules 2024

05 NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Auto-Driving Category) Challenge Recording

Website: NRC2024.robocupsg.org

Contact: cospace@robocupap.org

 

NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Rescue Category)

Age: Primary | Secondary | Tertiary

Software: CoSpace Rescue Simulator

Hardware: VRBOT-C6

Theme: Environmental Sustainability 

Characteristics (Primary & Secondary Levels)

The challenge aims to bring together students with basic robotics and coding skills and an interest in environmental sustainability. Participants will be required to program a virtual robot to complete several individual tasks commonly used in identifying trash bins and collecting them without human intervention. These tasks include obstacle avoidance, colour detection using RGB sensors, navigation, and path planning for sustainable waste management.

In 2024, a new exciting challenge using real robot (VRBOT-C6) will be introduced. In addition to the virtual competition, teams can join CoSpace Real Robot Challenge. Awards will also be given to the winning teams of the real robot challenge. The NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Autonomous Driving Category) 2024 has two sub-divisions.

• Virtual Robot Challenge

It is compulsory for all teams to take part in the Virtual Robot Challenge.

• Real Robot Challenges (Optional)

Teams are encouraged to take part in the Real Robot Challenge using VRBOT-C6.

The NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Rescue Category) 2024 will present awards to the top 3 teams of the following categories:

• NRC CoSpace Real Robot Challenge
• NRC CoSpace Virtual Robot Challenge
• NRC CoSpace Robot Grand Challenge
• The winner of grand challenge is evaluated based on the total score of real robot challenge and virtual robot challenge.

The RoboCup Singapore CoSpace Coding Challenge is open to students with no prior experience in robotics or coding. Novice participants are welcome. Training will be provided to all participants to ensure they have the necessary skills to complete the challenge.

Assessment of the participants will be based on the RoboCup Singapore Education Framework, and students who demonstrate the required skills and competencies will be recognized with one of the following three grades: Pass, Merit or Distinction.

05c NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Rescue-Pri-Sec) Rules 2024_Final

Characteristics (Tertiary)

For this challenge, 2 teams will compete with each other by developing and programming strategies for virtual autonomous robots to navigate, search and collect different objects in virtual environments.

After the learning journey throughout CoSpace Coding Challenge @ NRC Coding Challenge, students will build-up foundations and confidence to participate in the CoSpace Rescue Challenge at RoboCup Singapore Open 2025.

05d NRC RoboCup CoSpace Robot Challenge (Rescue-Tertiary) Rules 2024

05 NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Rescue Category) Challenge Recording

Website: NRC2024.robocupsg.org

Contact: cospace@robocupap.org

NRC Smorphi Autonomous Challenge

Age:
Upper Primary: 10 – 12 years old
Secondary: 13 – 17 Years old 
Senior: 16 – 20 Years old 
Tertiary: Above 20 years old  

Team size: 4 to 5 members guided by a coach/mentor

Software: Free Choice
Hardware: Smorphi line of robots 
Maximum Size: Max 40cm X 40cm X 40cm in square form 
Characteristics:

Build and program a robot that can achieve maximum area coverage in a given layout setting.

NRC Smorphi Autonomous Challenge Category is a team-based Competition. Students must design, construct and program the Smorphi robots to autonomously achieve a maximum area coverage in a given layout. Only Smorphi line of robots can be used for the competition.

06a NRC Smorphi Autonomous Challenge Booklet 2024

06 NRC Smorphi Autonomous and Pilot Challenge Announcement

NRC Smorphi Pilot Challenge

Age:
Upper Primary: 10 – 12 years old
Secondary: 13 – 17 Years old 
Senior: 16 – 20 Years old 
Tertiary: Above 20 years old

Team size: 4 to 5 members guided by a coach/mentor

Software: Free Choice
Hardware: Smorphi line of robots 
Maximum Size: Max 40cm X 40cm X 40cm in square form 
Characteristics:

Build and program a robot that can achieve maximum area coverage in a given layout setting.

Under the NRC Smorphi Pilot Challenge Category, teams must build and program their Smorphi robot to be controlled wirelessly. One student from the team must pilot the robot towards achieving a maximum area coverage in a given layout setting. Only Smorphi line of robots can be used for the competition. 

06b NRC Smorphi Pilot Challenge Booklet 2024

06 NRC Smorphi Autonomous and Pilot Challenge Announcement

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