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AiTWobo Tech & Robotics Contest
Haiti Robotics Championship – First Edition
A national robotics competition bringing together teams to design, build, and present innovative robotic solutions through a structured engineering challenge.
September 5, 2026 – May 1, 2027
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location TBA
USD 20.00
Event overview
Haiti Robotics Championship – First Edition
A national robotics competition bringing together teams to design, build, and present innovative robotic solutions through a structured engineering challenge.
Date
September 5, 2026 – May 1, 2027
Time
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Seats
100
Ticket
USD 20.00
About this contest
HRC – First Edition is a national robotics competition organized by AiTWobo. It brings together students, innovators, and future engineers to design, build, and present robotic systems that solve real-world problems through a structured engineering process.
Location
Location TBA
Category & level
Robotics · Beginner
Objective
Teams must design and build a functional robotic system that solves a real-world problem using engineering principles, electronics, and intelligent systems.
Theme
Submission
Participants must create a robotic solution capable of addressing challenges such as automation, mobility, environmental monitoring, or smart assistance, with a focus on innovation and reliability.
Competition management
Theme, objectives, phases, rules, jury and criteria
Challenge statement
Participants must create a robotic solution capable of addressing challenges such as automation, mobility, environmental monitoring, or smart assistance, with a focus on innovation and reliability.
Contest format
Robotics-challenge
Team
Objectives
What participants should learn, build and demonstrate.
CONTEST OBJECTIVE
Teams must design and build a functional robotic system that addresses a real-world challenge using engineering principles, electronics, and intelligent systems.
Contest phases
Registration, build, testing, final challenge, judging and awards.
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Design Phase
Scheduled
To be announced – To be announced
Time TBA
Blueprints, architecture, BOM, and safety plan.
3
Prototyping
Scheduled
To be announced – To be announced
Time TBA
Build and test subsystems, then iterate quickly.
4
Final Build
Scheduled
To be announced – To be announced
Time TBA
Integration, reliability tests, and documentation.
5
Global Showcase
Scheduled
To be announced – To be announced
Time TBA
Present to judges and audience with demo, Q&A, and scoring.
Contest rules
1. Introduction
The Haiti Robotics Championship, organized by AiTWobo, promotes robotics innovation, engineering skills, and collaboration among students and enthusiasts across Haiti. The competition provides a platform to design, build, and present solutions that address real-world challenges within the country.
2. Eligibility
- Participants must be active AiTWobo members or officially registered participants in Haiti.
- Teams must be based in Haiti and represent a local chapter, school, or community.
- Participants under the age of 18 must provide consent from a parent or legal guardian.
3. Team Composition
- Teams must consist of 3 to 6 members.
- Each team must appoint one Team Leader responsible for coordination.
- At least one member must handle programming and software development.
4. Competition Format
- Teams must complete the official annual robotics challenge.
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Required submissions include:
- Design files and system architecture
- Source code with documentation
- Demo video demonstrating functionality
- The competition includes local evaluations leading to the national finals.
5. Code of Conduct
- Participants must maintain respectful and professional behavior.
- Any form of plagiarism or copied work will result in disqualification.
- Unfair collaboration between competing teams is prohibited.
6. Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated based on:
- Innovation — 25%
- Technical Execution — 25%
- Collaboration & Teamwork — 20%
- Impact within the community — 20%
- Presentation Quality — 10%
7. Awards
The competition recognizes excellence through:
- Haiti Robotics Champion
- Best Innovation Award
- Best Engineering Design Award
- Best Presentation Award
- Regional Excellence Awards (Haiti Chapters)
8. Disqualification
A team may be disqualified for:
- Violating eligibility or team composition rules
- Submitting plagiarized or falsified work
- Engaging in offensive or unethical behavior
- Failing to submit required materials before deadlines
Regulations
Respect participants and organizers, maintain fair play, and follow all instructions. Violations may lead to disqualification.
Judging criteria
Total score: 100.00 · Weight: 100.00%
| Criteria | Description | Max score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation | 25.00 | 25.00% | |
| Technical Execution | 25.00 | 25.00% | |
| Collaboration | 20.00 | 20.00% | |
| Impact | 20.00 | 20.00% | |
| Presentation | 10.00 | 10.00% |
Jury members
Judges, mentors, evaluators and reviewers.
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Program
Daily activities and schedule
Each day has its own date, time, agenda, location and activities.
Program type
Multi-day
Days
10
Activities
44
Location
TBA
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September 5, 2026
Team Orientation & Formation
Onboarding participants, introducing the competition, forming teams, and assigning roles.
September 5, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Participant Check-in
Registration, badge distribution, and onboarding.
September 5, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Opening & Competition Overview
Introduction to competition structure, rules, phases, and expectations.
September 5, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Team Formation & Role Assignment
Teams are formed and roles assigned.
September 5, 2026
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
September 5, 2026
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Mentor Networking
Teams meet mentors and discuss initial ideas.
September 5, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Project Brainstorming
Initial ideation aligned with the competition theme.
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October 3, 2026
Idea Proposal & Concept Review
Teams define problems, build structured ideas, and validate concepts with mentors.
October 3, 2026
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Problem Definition Workshop
Identify real-world challenges and align them with robotics solutions.
October 3, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
October 3, 2026
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
October 3, 2026
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
October 3, 2026
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Concept Review & Feedback
Evaluate feasibility and refine ideas.
3
November 7, 2026
Development & Mid-Term Review
Teams begin building prototypes and receive structured feedback.
November 7, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Prototype Development
Build initial robot components and systems.
November 7, 2026
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
November 7, 2026
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Electronics & Coding Setup
Configure sensors, controllers, and software.
November 7, 2026
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Mid-Term Review
Evaluate progress and provide improvements.
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December 5, 2026
Advanced Development & Testing
System integration, debugging, and performance optimization.
December 5, 2026
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
System Integration
Combine subsystems into a complete robot.
December 5, 2026
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
December 5, 2026
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Testing & Debugging
Identify issues and improve system stability.
December 5, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Performance Optimization
Improve efficiency and performance.
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January 2, 2027
Finalizing Projects
Complete builds and prepare presentations.
January 2, 2027
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
January 2, 2027
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
January 2, 2027
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
January 2, 2027
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Presentation Preparation
Prepare demo script and slides.
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January 3, 2027
Testing & Practice
Refine performance and presentation delivery.
January 3, 2027
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
January 3, 2027
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
January 3, 2027
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
January 3, 2027
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Practice Presentations
Rehearse and improve presentations.
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February 6, 2027
Evaluation & Registration
Finalize submissions and validate eligibility.
February 6, 2027
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
February 6, 2027
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
February 6, 2027
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
February 6, 2027
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
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March 6, 2027
Preparation & Networking
Final polishing and networking.
March 6, 2027
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Final Adjustments
March 6, 2027
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
March 6, 2027
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Networking Session
March 6, 2027
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Mentor Final Review
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April 3, 2027
Competition Launch
Start competition and run qualifiers.
April 3, 2027
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
April 3, 2027
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Project Setup
April 3, 2027
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
April 3, 2027
12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Qualification Rounds
10
May 1, 2027
Finals & Awards
Final presentations, judging, and awards.
May 1, 2027
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Final Presentations
May 1, 2027
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
May 1, 2027
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Judges Q&A
May 1, 2027
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Scoring Session
May 1, 2027
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Awards Ceremony
Prizes
Awards and recognition
Prize
The competition recognizes excellence through:
Prize
Haiti Robotics Champion
Prize
Best Innovation Award
Prize
Best Engineering Design Award
Prize
Best Presentation Award
Prize
Regional Excellence Awards (Haiti Chapters)
General prize details
The competition recognizes excellence through:
- Haiti Robotics Champion
- Best Innovation Award
- Best Engineering Design Award
- Best Presentation Award
- Regional Excellence Awards (Haiti Chapters)
Food
Meals, snacks and refreshments
Refreshment
Food details TBA
Time TBA
Food notes
Kit
Kit included and robotics materials
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Robotics materials
Contest build kit
Qty: 1 setRequired
Materials and components will be confirmed by the organizer.
Full kit table
| Image | Name | Utility | Description | Quantity |
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Robotics materials | Contest build kit | Materials and components will be confirmed by the organizer. | 1 set |
Resources
Rules, tutorials, files and useful links
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Recap
What happened, winners and impact
Event recap
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Media
Photos, videos and documents
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