Event Overview: Robowars 2027 is an international-level combat robotics tournament where participants design, build, and battle powerful robots in a high-energy arena. The event challenges teams to combine engineering innovation, strategic control, and mechanical design to defeat opponents while ensuring full compliance with safety regulations.
Video submission round: December 10, 2026
Prelims: January 2, 2027
Finals: January 3, 2027
Team Size: Each team can have up to 5 members.
Bot Dimensions: Maximum size of 75 x 75 x 100 cm.
Weight Categories: 8 kg
Class: Includes a 1% weight tolerance. 15 kg
Class: Includes a 1% weight tolerance.
Round 1: Video submission round Teams must submit a 1-2 minute video showcasing their robot’s design, working mechanism, and mobility (include weapon test or drive demonstration). The video will be evaluated based on innovation, functionality, safety compliance, and control precision to shortlist teams for the prelims.
Round 2: Qualifiers All teams will engage in combat within their respective weight categories. Points will be awarded based on performance.
Round 3: Semifinals & Grand Finale Semifinals will be conducted based on points earned in Round 1. Winners from the semifinals will progress to the thrilling Grand Finale, where the champions of each weight category will be crowned. Gear up for an unforgettable battle of skill, strategy, and engineering brilliance! For any updates and queries, join the
WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FEfiTXuNW8fI2IOmnL7wO9?mode=gi_t
Venue
OAT, IITM
Chennai, India