Friday, October 2, 2026 · 12:41 am – 12:42 am
Robowars at Techkriti, IIT Kanpur is a flagship combat robotics competition where student and independent engineering teams pit custom-built wireless fighting robots against each other in an arena. It is part of Techkriti, the annual science and technology festival of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, one of India's largest and longest-running student-run technical festivals, drawing participants from engineering colleges and maker communities across the country.
Who it's for
Robot specifications
Gameplay and format
Judging criteria
Team and registration
What to expect Expect a high-energy arena format that rewards both engineering robustness and driving skill. Teams typically spend weeks on fabrication, testing, and iteration before arriving, and the event serves as a practical proving ground for mechanical design, power electronics, and control systems work. For Indian hardware startups and robotics recruiters, Techkriti's Robowars is a useful window into emerging engineering talent.