Robot Competition (Maze Solving)

02 February 2026

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Higher Education – General Administration for Student Welfare – Department of Scientific Activity

The Institute announces the opening of registration for the

Robot Competition (Maze Solving)

For institutes affiliated with the Ministry nationwide

Competition Concept

Design, assemble, and program a self-driving robot capable of solving a maze filled with obstacles

Moving from the starting point to the finish line fully automatically, avoiding collisions and achieving the shortest possible time

Competition Details

Maze dimensions: 2 x 2 meters

The robot moves autonomously without manual control

The robot will be trained over two days, and the competition will take place on the third day

Each team will have only two attempts

Entry order will be determined by a draw

Participation Requirements

Maximum robot dimensions: 25 x 20 cm

Evaluation Criteria (in order of importance):

Robot successfully reaching the finish line

Time taken to complete the task

Number of collisions with obstacles (points will be deducted for each collision)

Prizes

The top five winners will be announced and awarded certificates of appreciation and prizes Financial

First Place: 1000 EGP

Second Place: 900 EGP

Third Place: 800 EGP

Fourth Place: 700 EGP

Fifth Place: 600 EGP

Registration Method

Students wishing to participate should:

Go to the Student Welfare Department at the institute

Fill out the registration form and submit the required documents:

Copy of National ID card

Copy of current student ID card or tuition receipt