Robotics Competition (Maze Solving)
02 February 2026Under 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:
Robotics 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 full of obstacles, moving from the starting point to the finish point fully automatically, avoiding collisions, and achieving the shortest possible time.
Competition Details:
Maze Area: 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):
Robot successfully reaching the finish line
Time taken to complete the task
Number of times the robot collides with obstacles (points will be deducted for each collision)
Prizes:
The top five winners will be announced and awarded certificates of appreciation and cash prizes:
First Place: 1000 EGP
Second Place: 900 EGP
Third Place: 800 EGP
Fourth Place: 700 EGP
Fifth Place: 600 EGP
Registration Process:
Students wishing to participate should:
Go to the Student Welfare Department at the institute
Fill out the registration form and submit the required documents Required Documents:
Copy of National ID Card
Copy of Student ID for the current academic year or receipt of fees
Register now… places are limited