Hackathon on AI-Driven Robotics and Automation 2026
Department of Computing Technologies, SRMIST
📌 About the Event
The Hackathon on AI-Driven Robotics and Automation 2026 is organised by the Department of Computing Technologies at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, in collaboration with the ACM-W Student Chapter at Adhiparasakthi Engineering College.The event challenges students to develop robotic solutions using artificial intelligence, automation, and autonomous navigation. Teams will receive robotics kits to build and demonstrate functional prototypes.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Mode of Conduct: Offline
- Venue: SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Organizer: Department of Computing Technologies, SRMIST
- Themes: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Automation, Autonomous Navigation
- Team Size: 3 members
- Registration Fee: ₹3,000 per team; ₹2,700 for ACM-member teams, subject to the stated membership condition
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: 12 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST
- Hackathon Start Date: 13 October 2026
- Hackathon End Date: 14 October 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Open to students of SRMIST and other colleges.
- Each team must consist of exactly 3 members.
- Every team must include at least 1 female participant.
- Teams will develop and demonstrate robotic solutions related to AI, robotics, automation, or autonomous navigation.
- Each team will receive a robotics kit containing an Arduino Uno, sensors, motors, wheels, motor driver, chassis, batteries, and related components.
- Participants must attend the event in person at the Kattankulathur campus.
🏆 Benefits for Participants
- Compete for a total prize pool of ₹10,000.
- Build and demonstrate a functional robotic prototype.
- Gain hands-on experience with Arduino, sensors, robotics, and automation.
- Develop teamwork, programming, and problem-solving skills.