Contest Overview
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.
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.
Objectives
Functional Robot Development
Teams must design and build a fully functional robotic system capable of performing defined tasks reliably and efficiently.
Real-World Problem Solving
Participants are encouraged to develop robotic solutions that address practical challenges in areas such as automation, mobility, environment, healthcare, agriculture, or smart assistance.
Engineering Application
Teams must apply core engineering principles including system design, mechanical integration, electronics, and structured problem-solving throughout the project.
Electronics & Hardware Integration
Participants should integrate sensors, controllers, motors, power systems, and other electronic components into a complete robotic platform.
Intelligent System Design
Projects should demonstrate intelligent behaviors through programming, automation, data processing, or decision-making capabilities.
Innovation & Creativity
The competition promotes original thinking and innovative approaches to robotics design, functionality, and impact.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Participants must work collaboratively by assigning roles, managing responsibilities, and coordinating project development effectively.
Technical Skill Development
The championship aims to strengthen participant skills in robotics, coding, electronics, prototyping, testing, and engineering documentation.
Prototype Testing & Reliability
Teams are expected to test, debug, optimize, and improve their systems to ensure stability, safety, and performance under competition conditions.
Communication & Presentation
Participants must clearly present their project objectives, development process, technical implementation, and results to judges and audiences.
Research & Experimentation
The competition encourages research-driven development, experimentation, iterative improvements, and engineering analysis.
STEM Promotion in Haiti
HRC seeks to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education while supporting the growth of robotics innovation in Haiti.
Future Innovator Development
The championship aims to inspire future engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders through hands-on robotics experiences.
Social & Industrial Impact
Projects should demonstrate potential value or impact for communities, industries, education, sustainability, or everyday life.
Contest Phases
Idea Proposal
scheduled
October 3, 2026 – October 15, 2026 · Time TBA
Submit concept, objectives, and expected impact.
Design Phase
scheduled
October 16, 2026 – October 31, 2026 · Time TBA
Blueprints, architecture, BOM, and safety plan.
Prototyping
scheduled
November 7, 2026 – December 30, 2026 · Time TBA
Build and test subsystems, then iterate quickly.
Final Build
scheduled
January 2, 2027 – February 28, 2027 · Time TBA
Integration, reliability tests, and documentation.
Global Showcase
scheduled
March 6, 2027 – June 5, 2027 · Time TBA
Present to judges and audience with demo, Q&A, and scoring.
Contest Days
Multi-day schedule with day-pass tickets for non-team participants.
Day 1
September 5, 2026
Team Orientation & Formation
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM ·
Onboarding participants, introducing the competition, forming teams, and assigning roles.
Participant Check-in
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Registration, badge distribution, and onboarding.
Opening & Competition Overview
11:20 AM – 11:50 AM
Competition rules, schedule, judging, and expectations.
Team Formation & Role Assignment
11:50 AM – 12:40 PM
Form teams and assign technical and leadership roles.
Break
12:40 PM – 1:00 PM
Short refreshment break.
Mentor Networking
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Meet mentors and discuss project ideas.
Project Brainstorming
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Develop initial concepts aligned with the competition theme.
Day Pass
Free
This day is restricted to registered team members only. Public day-pass purchase is disabled.
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Day 2
October 3, 2026
Idea Proposal & Concept Review
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM ·
Teams define problems, build structured ideas, and validate concepts with mentors.
Problem Definition Workshop
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Identify real-world problems suitable for robotics solutions.
Idea Drafting Session
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Prepare structured solution proposals.
Break
12:45 PM – 1:00 PM
Refreshment break.
Idea Submission
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Submit official project proposal.
Concept Review & Feedback
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Mentors evaluate ideas and provide recommendations.
Day Pass
USD 5.00
This day pass applies only to this contest day. Stripe payment required for this day.
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Day 3
November 7, 2026
Development & Mid-Term Review
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM ·
Teams begin building prototypes and receive structured feedback.
Prototype Development
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Begin building the robot prototype.
Electronics & Coding Setup
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Configure controllers, sensors, and software.
Break
12:45 PM – 1:00 PM
Refreshment break.
Mid-Term Review
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Present progress and receive technical feedback.
Day Pass
Free
This day pass applies only to this contest day. This day pass is free and confirms instantly.
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Day 4
December 5, 2026
Advanced Development & Testing
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM ·
System integration, debugging, and performance optimization.
System Integration
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Combine hardware and software into a complete robot.
Break
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
Refreshment break.
Testing & Debugging
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Identify issues and improve reliability.
Performance Optimization
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Optimize speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
Day Pass
Free
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Day 5
January 2, 2027
Finalizing Projects
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM ·
Complete builds and prepare presentations.
Final Build Completion
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Finish robot assembly and hardware integration.
Break
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Refreshment break.
Documentation Update
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Complete technical reports and documentation.
Presentation Preparation
1:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Prepare demonstrations, slides, and speaking roles.
Day Pass
Free
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Day 6
February 6, 2027
Testing & Practice
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM ·
Refine performance and presentation delivery.
Final Submission Review
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Verify project deliverables and documentation.
Break
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Refreshment break.
Technical Validation
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Validate technical compliance with competition rules.
Team Qualification
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Confirm eligible teams and readiness.
Day Pass
Free
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Day 7
March 6, 2027
Evaluation & Registration
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM ·
Finalize submissions and validate eligibility.
Final Adjustments
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Complete remaining project improvements.
Break
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Refreshment break.
Networking Session
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Meet judges, mentors, and sponsors.
Mentor Final Review
1:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Receive final recommendations before competition.
Day Pass
Free
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Day 8
April 3, 2027
Preparation & Networking
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM ·
Final polishing and networking.
Opening Ceremony
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Welcome participants and explain the event schedule.
Project Setup
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Install and prepare competition stations.
Break
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM
Refreshment break.
Qualification Rounds
12:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Teams compete in qualification challenges.
Day Pass
Free
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Day 9
May 1, 2027
Competition Launch
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM ·
Start competition and run qualifiers.
Final Presentations
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Teams demonstrate their robotics solutions.
Break
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Refreshment break.
Judges Q&A
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Judges interview each team.
Scoring Session
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Judges complete evaluations.
Awards Preview & Closing
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Announce finalists and closing remarks.
Day Pass
Free
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Day 10
June 5, 2027
Finals & Awards
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM ·
Final presentations, judging, and awards.
Championship Finals
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Final competition between qualified teams.
Break
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Refreshment break.
Judges Final Deliberation
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Final scoring and ranking.
Awards Ceremony
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Present trophies, medals, and certificates.
Networking & Closing Reception
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Celebrate achievements and conclude the competition.
Day Pass
Free
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Team Registration
Use contest registration tickets only. Day tickets cannot be used to create teams.
5–10
Members / team
10
Team limit
14–35 years old
Participant age
September 30, 2026 · 12:00 AM
Deadline
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Registered teams
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Team submissions
Projects
Project list for each registered team, including members and score summary.
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Public rankings
Scoreboard
Public team ranking based on judge scores. Scores are read-only and update automatically after judges submit evaluations.
Scoreboard will appear after teams are created and judges publish scores.
Public participant directory
Registered Members
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Official contest policies
Rules
Rules are shown full-width and numbered for easier reading.
Respect participants and organizers, maintain fair play, and follow all instructions. Violations may lead to disqualification.
What teams must submit
Deliverables
- 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.
Awards and recognition
Prizes
Prize information will be announced soon.
How projects are evaluated
Judging Criteria
Innovation
25%Max score: 25
Technical Execution
25%Max score: 25
Collaboration
20%Max score: 20
Impact
20%Max score: 20
Presentation
10%Max score: 10
Review panel
Jury Members
Jury members will be announced soon.
Materials and support
Resources, Kit & Food
Resources
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Kit Items
Kit item details will be announced soon.
Food / Breaks
Food and break information will be announced soon.