Challenge Details
Operation Safe Path – Autonomous Disaster Response Robot
Open for all school students to explore robotics and take part in a fun, meaningful challenge. Students can experiment with creative ideas, and gain hands-on exposure to real engineering concepts.
This challenge focuses on developing a prototype autonomous rescue robot capable of navigating dangerous post-disaster environments.
Key Hazards to Detect
- •Landslides: Solid obstructions in the path
- •Floods: Water-covered terrain areas
Robot Configuration
- •Navigation: IR Sensor Array
- •Obstacle Detection: IR Distance Sensor
- •Terrain Analysis: Color Sensor (downward-facing)
Competition Phases
Three structured phases from online simulation to in-person finals
Phase 1
Online participation using Webots simulation software
Phase 2
Advanced simulation challenges and video submissions
Phase 3
Final competition with provided physical robots
Awards & Recognition
Outstanding teams will be recognized for programming excellence and strategic thinking
Champions
Rs. 100,000
1st Runners Up
Rs. 75,000
2nd Runners Up
Rs. 50,000
Total Prize Pool
Rs. 225,000
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the School Category competition
What if I get a Webots warning about physics step?
Reduce the basicTimeStep value under WorldInfo in the Scene Tree to a value between 8 and 16. This adjustment does not affect task execution time as submissions are evaluated with the same basicTimeStep.
How do I create a video for submission?
Use the built-in record button in Webots or screen recording software like OBS Studio to record your robot's performance.
Is video submission mandatory?
Yes, it is mandatory to verify robot performance consistency between local machines and evaluation computers. Discrepancies may lead to contact for instructions on Python/C++ versions, library versions, etc.
Past Championships
Highlights from previous years of innovation and competition
