1. Introduction
RoboQuest 2025 is a prestigious robotics competition designed to foster innovation, creativity, and technical skills among students across Maharashtra. This handbook provides comprehensive guidelines for school teachers to facilitate student participation in this exciting educational opportunity.
Innovation Focus
Encourages creative problem-solving and technical innovation among young minds.
Hands-on Learning
Practical robotics experience with provided kits and project-based challenges.
Competitive Spirit
Multiple rounds culminating in a state-level championship with prestigious awards.
Team Collaboration
Option to participate in teams to develop collaboration and teamwork skills.
Why Participate?
RoboQuest 2025 is not just a competition—it's a movement towards building tomorrow's innovators! Students will explore cutting-edge STEM concepts, participate in practical workshops, and showcase their talent across three thrilling stages. With attractive awards, scholarships, live training sessions, toolkits, and project-building opportunities, this is an unparalleled educational experience.
2. Eligibility Criteria & Team Guidelines
Eligibility Criteria
- Student Eligibility: Students from Standard 7th to 10th across Maharashtra
- Participation Categories:
- Individual Participation
- Team of Two Students
Team Guidelines
- Team Composition: One team = 2 students
- Team Formation: Students must be from the same school or nearby location
- Equipment: One robotics kit is provided per team – used in both Rounds 2 and 3
- Team Consistency: Teams must retain the same members across all rounds
- For Level 1 training: Students can attend from home (with laptop/internet) or school computer lab
- For Level 2 training: Students should carry their own laptops
Important Note
For team entries, both participants must qualify individually to advance to the next round.
5. Syllabus Overview
LEVEL 1 SYLLABUS
Designed for all participants in the initial stage
1. Basics of Electricity and Electronics
- Fundamentals of Electricity (Voltage, Current, Resistance)
- Ohm's Law and practical applications
- Electronic component identification and symbols
- Resistor color code chart
2. Basic Electronic Circuits and Logic
- LED circuits
- Boolean Algebra with AND, OR, NOT Logic circuits
- Potential divider concepts
- Heat indicator circuits using Thermistor
- Transistor concepts (NPN & PNP)
- Practical applications like automatic street light control
3. Arduino – Introduction and Coding Fundamentals
- Structure of C/C++ embedded system programming
- Arduino syntax, variables, functions, and keywords
- Library usage for sensors and components
4. Arduino-Based Mini Projects
- LED pattern programming
- User-controlled actions on firmware
- Switch-controlled devices
5. Sensor-Based Applications
- Infrared sensor applications
- Ultrasonic sensor applications
- Distance measurement and obstacle detection
6. Understanding Servo Motor Mechanism
- Servo motor concepts and control
- Practical applications in robotics
LEVEL 2 SYLLABUS
For qualified participants, focusing on advanced concepts
Key Focus Areas
- Multiple sensor interfacing
- AI and ML basics in robotics
- Real-time data acquisition systems
- Advanced robotics applications
- Computer vision tools
- Edge AI implementations
Project Categories
- Basic Robotics (8-10 projects)
- Home Automation & Control (6-8 projects)
- Safety & Security Systems (5-6 projects)
- Innovative Applications & Mini Projects (6-8 projects)
6. Zonal Centers
The competition will be conducted across multiple zonal centers in Maharashtra to ensure accessibility for all participants:
Pune
Western Maharashtra – academic hub
Nagpur
Vidarbha – centrally located
Nashik
North Maharashtra – nearby districts
Aurangabad
Marathwada – regional center
Kolhapur
Southern Maharashtra
Amravati
Eastern Vidarbha
Mumbai
Metropolitan region
While we try to allocate preferred cities, students may be reassigned to the nearest center based on capacity to ensure smooth training operations.
7. Awards & Recognition
These prestigious awards recognize excellence in innovation, technical skills, and practical application of robotics concepts.
Scholarships up to ₹3 Lakhs
Outstanding participants may qualify for additional scholarship opportunities worth up to ₹3,00,000 for advanced robotics education.
₹30,000
Trophy + Scholarship
₹20,000
Trophy + Scholarship
₹10,000
Trophy + Scholarship
₹5,000
Trophy + Scholarship
- Medals
- Certificate of Excellence
- Kit Upgrades
- Finalist Certificate
- Kit Upgrade/Gift
All Final Round Participants will Receive
- Finalist Medal
- Certificate
All Participants will Receive
- Participation Certificate
Note: These prestigious awards recognize excellence in innovation,
technical skills, and practical application of robotics concepts.
9. Sample Questions for Level 1 Test
The following are sample questions to help students prepare for the online test:
1. Electricity consists of __
A. Voltage and current
B. Voltage and resistance
C. Current and resistance
D. None of the Above
2. Voltage is also known as –
A. Potential difference (PD)
B. Current
C. Resistance
D. None of the Above
3. The unit of resistance is –
A. Ohm (Ω)
B. Volt (V)
C. Ampere (A)
D. None of the Above
4. Relation of voltage, current and resistance by Ohm's Law is given as –
A. R = I / V
B. V = I x R²
C. V = I x R
D. None of the Above
5. Every transistor has ______ terminals.
A. Two
B. Three
C. Five
D. One
Note: These are just sample questions. The actual test will contain 50 questions covering all topics from the Level 1 syllabus.