Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 5:30 am – 5:30 am
Robowars | IIT Kanpur is a flagship combat robotics competition organised by Techkriti, the annual science and technology festival of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. Techkriti is one of Asia's largest student-run technical festivals, drawing thousands of participants from engineering colleges across India each year, and Robowars is among its most-watched arena events.
What it is Robowars is a build-and-battle robotics competition in which student teams design, fabricate and pilot remote-controlled combat robots that fight head-to-head in a closed arena. Robots score points by damaging, controlling or disabling their opponent within a fixed match window.
Who it is for Engineering students, robotics enthusiasts, hardware builders and makers from colleges and universities across India. Teams of 2 to 6 participants are permitted, making it accessible both to small specialist squads and larger cross-functional build teams.
Robot specifications
Gameplay regulations
Competition format
Judging criteria Points are awarded for aggression, control, damage and strategy, with subjective decisions used to break ties.
Prizes and benefits
Key details
Robowars is a strong fit for hardware, robotics and embedded-systems builders looking to test engineering execution under competitive pressure, and for recruiters and startup teams scouting hands-on robotics talent.