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Event Type
in person
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Participants
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Est. Projects
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Ropeway Racing – Robotics Slackline Challenge by FLUX
Technical Club FLUX proudly presents Ropeway Racing, an exciting hardware-based robotics competition where innovation meets speed and balance.
In this one-of-a-kind challenge, teams will design and build robots capable of traveling smoothly across a slackline/ropeway track. Participants will compete in a structured round-robin format, and the winners will be decided based on the shortest completion time and overall performance.
This event aims to strengthen students’ skills in electronics, robotic design, hardware development, while promoting creativity, teamwork, and competitive spirit.
Objectives of the Event
Encourage sportsmanship and healthy competition
Enhance practical electronics and hardware-building skills
Promote creativity and innovation in robotic design
Develop problem-solving and real-time technical implementation abilities
Foster teamwork and collaborative learning
Registration Details
Registration Opens: 13th February⏳ Registration Deadline: 18th February (11:59 PM)
Register early to secure your slot in this thrilling robotics race!
Team Size
Minimum Members: 2
Maximum Members: 4
Registration Fee
SATI Students: Free
Other Colleges / Schools: ₹50 per person
(Fees apply only to external participants)
Exciting Prizes
Top-performing teams will win amazing rewards, including:Cash PrizesGoodies & Surprise Gifts
Competition Day Flow
Team Attendance VerificationPresence of all registered team members will be confirmed.
Technical Inspection & Constraint CheckBots will be inspected to ensure compliance with design and safety rules.
Round-Robin MatchesTeams will compete against each other in an organized round-robin format.
BreakA short intermission for participants and organizers.
Final MatchesThe top teams will qualify for the final showdown.
Winner SelectionTop 3 teams will be selected based on performance and fastest completion time.
Rules & Design Guidelines
The robot must be lightweight (under 1 kg)
The bot must be capable of moving effectively across the ropeway/slackline
Bots may optionally follow a fun or entertaining theme
Designs must comply with all safety and hardware constraints announced by FLUX
Additional technical specifications and detailed rules will be updated during registration
Participation Eligibility (Inter-College & School Allowed)
While primarily hosted for SATI students, Ropeway Racing is also open to:
Students from other colleges
School-level participants interested in robotics
External participation will be limited to approximately 20–25 teams, with slots allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Get ready to test your robot’s balance, speed, and engineering brilliance on the ropeway track!
Build. Race. Innovate. Win.