RoboQuest Jr.
National Robotics Challenge – Gem Collector
Design and operate a manually controlled robot that collects coloured gems and deposits them into the correct zones against the clock.
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KL 2026
📋 Overview
What is RoboQuest Jr.?
In the futuristic year, advanced robotic systems are used to explore unknown terrains and collect valuable resources. To inspire young engineers, Kreativity League introduces the Gem Collector Challenge. Teams must design robots capable of identifying, collecting, and depositing different types of gems.
In the Robotic Gem Collector Challenge, each team must design and operate a single manually controlled robot known as the Gem Collector. This robot will be responsible for collecting colored gems (blocks) and placing them into designated collection zones.
Who Can Participate?
Grades: 6–8
Participation: Team (Maximum 3 Students)
Eligibility: Students of Grades 6–8 from schools across India
Robot Rule: One manually controlled robot per team; no autonomous features allowed
Arena: 240 cm x 340 cm arena; task to be completed within 5 minutes
Format: Mentoring online; Zonal round offline; Grand Finale @ IIT Delhi
Key Stages
1. Mentoring (Online): A mentoring session will be held for all participants to understand more about the event and rules. Interested participants can also opt for Online mentoring (Optional) to refine their projects with expert guidance.
2. Zonal (Offline): In this round students will showcase their skills by gaining maximum points in the allotted time.
3. Finale (@ IIT Delhi): The zonal winners from each zone will compete in the Grand Finale @ IIT Delhi.
💡 Problem Statement
Gem Collector Robot
Build one manually controlled robot that can pick colored gem blocks and deposit them into designated collection zones.
Wireless Control
Use one RoboQuest controller and its remote for programming and control, with no autonomous features.
Arena
Compete on a 240 cm x 340 cm 8-ball-pool-style arena and complete the task within 5 minutes.
Your Journey to the National Finals
What Participants Need to Do?
Tick every point below before you submit.
Students from Grades 6 to 8 can participate.
Each team can have a maximum of 3 participants.
The robot must use BO DC motors with maximum speed of 200 RPM and a battery not exceeding 12V.
The main robot dimensions must not exceed 25 cm x 25 cm x 20 cm during initial inspection, excluding the robotic hand but including wheels, with a 5% tolerance.
Maximum robot weight is 1.5 kg; wheel diameter must not exceed 8 cm and wheel width must not exceed 2.5 cm; omni-directional wheels are not allowed.
The robot must start from the Manual Control Zone, collect gems using a robotic arm, deposit them in the correct zones, and return to the start zone.
Evaluation Criteria
Race against Time!
- First 5 gems in under 1 minutes: 30 bonus points!
- First 5 gems in under 2 minutes: 20 bonus points!
- First 5 gems in under 3 minutes: 10 bonus points!
Place your blocks!
- Red Gems → Ruby Zone: 5 points
- Blue Gems → Sapphire Zone: 10 points
- Green Gems → Emerald Zone: 15 points
- Yellow Gems — Dummy Gems: 0 points
- Gems incorrect placement: 0 point
Watch Out for Mistakes!
- Throwing gems outside arena: -5 points per gem
- Contact with opponent robot: -5 points (added to opponent)
- Not returning to start zone: -20 points
Special Bonus Fun!
- Completing all tasks with no penalties: +10 bonus points