Arduino Day 2026
Line Following Robot Competition
Welcome to the Arduino Line Following Robot Competition, part of Arduino Day 2026 at TinkerSpace Kochi!
This competition is open to individuals and teams of up to 3 members. Build a robot that can autonomously follow a line track using Arduino — and compete against makers from across Kochi.
Event details
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Venue: TinkerSpace, Kochi, Kerala
- Registration: Full — competition slots filled
Competition rules
- Robot must be Arduino-based (any Arduino board is allowed)
- Robot must follow a black line on a white surface autonomously — no remote control
- Maximum robot dimensions: 30cm × 30cm
- Power source must be onboard (no wired power supply during the run)
- Both pre-built and freshly built robots are allowed
- Judges' decision is final
Categories
- Solo — individual participant
- Team — 2 to 3 members
What to bring
- Your robot, fully assembled and tested
- Laptop for any last-minute code changes
- Spare components, wires, and batteries
- Arduino IDE installed and ready
Judging criteria
- Completion of the track
- Time taken
- Accuracy (penalties for going off-track)
Note: The track layout will not be revealed before the event. Design for adaptability, not a specific track.
Register
Competition registration is full — all slots have been filled for the Line Following Robot competition.
Main Arduino Day event registration is still available from the home page if you plan to attend the day.
Registration full