Ignite Your Robotics Genius with the MoonRover Competition!
Join us in a journey inspired by Chandrayaan-3 and win fantastic prizes!

About the competition
Welcome to the MoonRover Competition, where innovation and creativity meet robotics excellence! In the spirit of Chandrayaan-3’s triumphant mission to the moon, we invite you to aim high and conquer the world of robotics.
Who can participate – Students ages 12 to 18 years

1st Prize

2nd Prize

3rd Prize
Timeline
- Registration Opens : 25th September 2023
- Competition Begins (Challenge Reveal) : 6th October 2023
- Submission Deadline : 10th November 2023
- Judging Period : 10th November to 19th November 2023
- Winners Announcement: 20th November 2023
All entries to be submitted Online
Why Participate?
- Real-World Problem-Solving: Develop practical problem-solving skills.
- STEAM Learning: Master STEAM concepts through hands-on tasks.
- Knowledge Expansion: Build a diverse toolkit of knowledge.
- Learning and Competition: Engage in both learning and competitive modes.
- Critical Thinking: Enhance critical thinking skills
How to participate?
Option 1
DIY Robotics Enthusiasts
Own Robotics Kit & have a passion for programming? Choose this option!
Enter the competition & showcase your skills by completing the challenges. The competition entry fee is minimal, providing you with an opportunity to demonstrate your robotics prowess and win big!
Deadline to participate for option 1 is 1st November 2023.
Competiton entry fee: Rs 999/- only
Option 2
Access Robotics Kit
No Robotics Kit but posess programming skills? Select this choice!
Curiosity Gym presents the unique CuroBot kit, specially designed for this competition. You can use our CuroBot kit to enter the competition and conquer the challenges.
Deadline to participate for option 2 is 15th October 2023.
The kit fee is Rs 3,999, but here’s the exciting part – your competition entry fee is absolutely FREE! It’s an incredible chance to showcase your programming skills.
*The kit will be couriered within 7 working days.
Option 3
Robotics Learning Experience
New to robotics? Choose the CuroBot kit + customised course by Curiosity Gym
For those who want to start their robotics journey from scratch, we offer the CuroBot kit along with a customized robotics course at Curiosity Gym. This option allows you to learn robotics in a structured environment and then put your newfound skills to the test in the competition.
For more details on the course & kit, please click here.
Deadline to participate for this option is 5th October 2023.
Batch begins 7th Oct 2023.
Minimum quorum needed to start the batch is 5. Open to students in Mumbai only
Participants will receive the kit on the first day of the class.
The kit and course package is available at a fantastic price of Rs 6,999. What’s more, your competition entry fee is entirely FREE!
Steps to participate?
Select Option
Register
Get Your Kit
Build & Program
Complete Challenges
Submit Entry
Judging Criteria
The challenge will be judged by the Curiosity Gym team.
Evaluation criteria & scoring shall be disclosed on the challenge reveal date & shared via email to registered participants.
The decision made by the judges will be final & binding. The winners will be announced via email. In the event there are not enough eligible entries, not all prizes will be awarded.
Rules
Navigate the lunar surface based on the following constraints, in the shortest possible time.
The competition mat, technical details & arena information, will be shared to all registered participants via email as per the challenge reveal date.
Constraints
Black line follower:
The robot must follow the black line as shown on the competition mat.
Obstacle Detection /Avoidance:
The robot must avoid obstacles in its path & navigate to reach the end destination, in the shortest possible time.
Obstacles must be placed on the designated positions as shown on the competition mat.
Crater Detection:
The robot must avoid all craters ( there shall be a minimum of 3) and pits on the Lunar surface, and effectively navigate the given route, by avoiding those. *Craters are identified on the mat as black surfaces.
Since this is a virtual competition, you can participate & compete from anywhere in the world, and submit your entry via an online portal – MySphere. The following submissions are important to qualify your entry:-
- Video of the fully completed challenge using the provided competition mat.
- The code file of the robot uploaded in pdf format.
Detailed submission steps & guidelines shall be made available on the challenge reveal date & shared via email.