SUB EVENT 02 · AUTONOMOUS SLOPE CHALLENGE
ClimbX: Slope Challenge
"Follow the line. Conquer the slopes. Reach the summit."
Event Objective
The ClimbX Challenge tests the robot's ability to autonomously navigate a progressively increasing series of inclined surfaces while maintaining line-following accuracy, traction, stability, and controlled speed. The robot that reaches the greatest distance on the highest slope level in the shortest time will achieve the highest ranking.
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Event Prize Pool: ₹16,000
Registration Fee
₹750 ₹1,000
Per team entry
Max Weight
5.0 kg
High-torque limit
Slope Angles
15° to 45°
Steep dynamic slope
Traction Limits
No Adhesives
Friction-only wheels/tracks
Robot Specifications
Max Length
30 cm (+2cm tolerance)
Max Width
30 cm (+2cm tolerance)
Max Height
40 cm (+2cm tolerance)
Max Weight
5.0 kg
Max Voltage
16.8V DC
Battery Limit
1 pack installed
Rules & Regulations
01
Robot-Specific Rules
- The robot must operate completely autonomously.
- An onboard IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) is mandatory.
- The robot must autonomously follow the line attached to the climbing surface.
- The robot may use additional sensors such as IR line sensors, encoders, ToF sensors, ultrasonic sensors, and cameras.
- No wired, wireless, Bluetooth, RF, Wi-Fi, or human control is permitted after the run begins.
- The robot should use IMU measurements to detect inclination and adapt its speed or control behaviour accordingly.
02
Track & Arena Rules
- The track will consist of progressively increasing slope levels.
- The nominal slope angles will be: Level 1: 15°, Level 2: 25°, Level 3: 35°, Level 4: 45°.
- The slopes will be arranged in a progressive staircase-like climbing configuration.
- Line-following tape will be attached continuously or at designated sections of the climbing surface.
- The approximate track width will be 60–80 cm.
- Safety barriers may be installed along the sides of the track.
03
Gameplay Rules
- The robot starts from the designated starting position.
- The timer starts when the front-most edge of the robot crosses the start line.
- The robot must autonomously follow the designated line and progressively attempt each slope level.
- The robot must complete the slope levels in the prescribed sequence.
- Excessive speed may cause the robot to lose traction, leave the track, or fall from the slope.
- A robot is considered to have completed a slope level only when the complete robot crosses the designated completion line for that level.
- If the robot stops, rolls backward beyond the permitted limit, leaves the track, overturns, or falls, the run terminates.
- Time is recorded to the point at which the robot reaches its maximum valid distance.