Robo Race: Core Fusion 2026
Erode Sengunthar Engineering College
📌 About the Event
The Robo Race is one of the most popular and high energy events at Core Fusion 2026. This competition is a test of mechanical endurance, electronics integration, and driving skill. Teams must design and build a robust manually controlled or autonomous robot capable of navigating a treacherous track filled with sand, gravel, inclines, and sharp turns. It’s a “battle of the bots” where the fastest time through the obstacle course wins, but only if the robot can survive the physical toll of the terrain.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Robotics / Mechanical Engineering Challenge
- Organizer: Erode Sengunthar Engineering College (ESEC)
- Eligibility: Engineering students specializing in R&A, Mechanical, or allied branches
- Team Size: 2 – 4 Members
- Entry Fee: ₹250 per head
- Effort Level: High (Requires mechanical testing and rugged build quality)
📅 Important Dates
- Event Date: April 10, 2026 (Day 2 of Core Fusion)
- Mode: Offline (Robotics Arena)
- Venue: ESEC Campus, Perundurai, Erode, Tamil Nadu
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Total Prize Pool: Core Fusion features a cumulative prize pool of ₹1,00,000.
- Rewards: Significant Cash Awards for the winners of the Robo Race track.
- Trophies: The “Top Gear” trophy for 1st place and medals for runners-up.
- Certificates: All participating teams receive National Level certificates recognizing their technical contribution.
🚀 Event Format & Highlights
- The Arena: A specialized track featuring various surfaces (slippery, rough, elevated) to test the robot’s grip and motor torque.
- Technical Inspection: Before racing, robots undergo a “Scrutiny” round to ensure they meet size and battery voltage specifications.
- Time Attack: Teams are timed from start to finish. Penalties are added for touching track boundaries or requiring manual intervention.
- Durability Test: Unlike standard races, the Core Fusion track is designed to push the chassis and suspension of the robots to their limits.
📞Contact Details
- Robotics & Automation (R&A): R. Karthick – 63832 67151
- Mechanical (MECH): S. Suresh – 99946 24546