{{Short description|Robotics competition}} {{Multiple issues| {{Orphan|date=May 2023}} {{COI|date=December 2022}} }} {{Use mdy dates|date=December 2022}} {{Infobox sports league | title = World Robotics Championship Series | logo = TX LOGO.jpg | pixels = 250 px | last_season = Rapid React | upcoming_season = Charged Up | sport = Robotics-related games | founded = Rajkumar Sharma | commissioner = | fame = | inaugural = 2014 | motto = "Inspiring Innovation" | teams = 2248 (Yr2022) | venue = Indira Gandhi Arena | countries = 15 Countries | website = {{URL|www.technoxian.com}}
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The '''''Technoxian'', World Robotics Championship Series''' is a tournament where teams from all over the world comes to India to participate in various robotics challenges including Bots Combat, Robo Race,<ref>{{cite web |title=This kid's robot is a world champion |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2017/may/16/this-kids-robot-is-a-world-champion-1605139.html |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref> Robo Soccer, Maze Solver, Water Rocket, Drone Racing, RC Plane Racing and Innovation. 6th Edition of the championship held at Indira Gandhi Arena, India.
Each year between July and September, this international<ref name="The Business Standard">{{cite web |title=Atlas to represent Bangladesh in World Robotics Championship |url=https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/corporates/atlas-represent-bangladesh-world-robotics-championship-480246 |website=The Business Standard |access-date=27 November 2022 |language=en |date=19 August 2022}}</ref> competition for youth organized at New Delhi, India. Youngsters aged between 8 and 20, form a club or they represent their school/college and apply for specific category of challenges. These clubs design and build their bots and then meet for national and international challenges to compete, showcase their talent, passion, team spirit, creative ideas. These clubs also get guidance and training throughout the year from the experts arranged by TechnoXian committee.
The Technoxian is also been supported by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India<ref>{{cite web |title=Technoxian 2019: The science of robotics gets its young champions |url=https://www.sundayguardianlive.com/lifestyle/technoxian-2019-science-robotics-gets-young-champions |website=The Sunday Guardian Live |publisher=ITV Network |access-date=27 November 2022 |date=12 October 2019}}</ref> and AICRA,<ref>{{cite web |title=aicra organizes 6th world robotics championship technoxian 22 |url=https://www.dehlidailytimes.com/article/586695170-aicra-organizes-6th-world-robotics-championship-technoxian-22 |website=www.dehlidailytimes.com |publisher=Delhi Daily Times |access-date=2 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ahaskar |first1=Abhijit |title=Students in India are making robots that will serve society |url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/students-in-india-are-making-robots-that-will-serve-society-1569602641265.html |website=mint |access-date=2 December 2022 |language=en |date=27 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=AICRA Tech Startup Programme Launched to Grow Robotics and Automation in India |url=https://www.news18.com/news/tech/aicra-tech-startup-programme-launched-to-grow-robotics-and-automation-in-india-2320105.html |website=News18 |publisher=News 18 |access-date=2 December 2022 |language=en |date=27 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Delhi to celebrate innovation, creation with World Robotics Championship |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/science_supplements/delhi-to-celebrate-innovation-creation-with-world-robotics-championship-1502802341.html |website=The Statesman |access-date=2 December 2022 |date=21 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Technoxian 2022: तकनीकी नवाचार को बढ़ावा देने के साथ-साथ देश में टेक स्पोर्ट्स के लिए बेहतर माहौल तैयार करना |url=https://www.jagran.com/technology/tech-news-aicra-organizes-6th-world-robotics-championship-series-jagran-special-23008176.html |website=Dainik Jagran |access-date=2 December 2022 |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Atlas to represent Bangladesh in World Robotics Championship |url=https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/corporates/atlas-represent-bangladesh-world-robotics-championship-480246 |website=The Business Standard |access-date=28 November 2022 |language=en |date=19 August 2022}}</ref> a non-profit organization working towards encouraging youth to learn new technologies and prepare for future roles.
==History== The first edition of Technoxian robotics tournament was played at IIT Gandhinagar in year 2014. Around 558 teams participated 4 categories of challenges from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. 2nd edition was held at IIT Delhi and 1202 teams participated in 8 categories of challenges from 7 countries in year 2015. 3rd edition held at Indira Gandhi Arena with 1900 teams in 9 categories and 12 countries team participated. 4th edition held at Thyagaraj Sports Complex with 1852 teams from 13 countries in year 2018. 5th edition organized again at Thyagaraj Sports Complex with 2952 teams from 18 countries in 9 categories. Due to COVID tournament postponed. 6th edition organized at Indira Gandhi Arena with 2248 teams from 15 countries in year 2022.
==Competition categories== Every year, the Technoxian governing committee decides the rules and norms for the challenges. There are nine categories of competition.<ref>{{cite web |title=Delhi to celebrate innovation, creation with World Robotics Championship |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/science_supplements/delhi-to-celebrate-innovation-creation-with-world-robotics-championship-1502802341.html |website=The Statesman |access-date=27 November 2022 |date=21 September 2019}}</ref> These include:
* '''Bots Combat''',<ref>{{cite web |title=WRC Bots Combat |url=https://www.technoxian.com/event/wrc-bots-combat/ |website=TechnoXian |access-date=9 December 2022}}</ref> Wireless bots (33 LBS, 66LBS and 133 LBS) fights on 40X40 feet metal floor arena and destroy the opponent. * '''Robo Race''',<ref>{{cite web |title=Robo Race Challenge |url=https://www.technoxian.com/event/robo-race/ |website=TechnoXian |access-date=9 December 2022}}</ref> Manually controlled wireless bot to reach destination fastest while crossing all the hurdles. * '''Robo Soccer'''<ref>{{cite web |title=RoboSoccer Challenge |url=https://www.technoxian.com/event/robosoccer/ |website=TechnoXian |access-date=9 December 2022}}</ref> a team of minimum 3 bots including defender and striker to score maximum goals. * '''Robo Hockey''',<ref>{{cite web |title=Technoxian |url=https://www.technoxian.com/robo-hockey |website=TechnoXian |publisher=TechnoXian |access-date=29 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Robo Hockey is a coed (mixed) sport and teams must maintain a diverse and inclusivEe roster. Robo Hockey can be played by teams of equal size (3v3). Each team roster must be coed and may have a maximum of ten players. The 3 active players are referred to as "Operators", nonplaying members are "Crew". * '''Maze Solver''',<ref>{{cite web |title=Maze Solver Challenge |url=https://www.technoxian.com/event/maze-solver/ |website=TechnoXian }}</ref> Absolutely autonomous bots to be programed to clear maze and reach to destination earliest. * '''Sumo Bot'''s,<ref>{{cite web |title=Technoxian |url=https://www.technoxian.com/sumobot |website=TechnoXian |publisher=TechnoXian |access-date=29 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref> The challenge objective is to force the opposing robot out of the arena by pushing or maneuvering them over the edge. Two bots compete in a head-to-head match following the basic system of traditional human sumo matches. Bots are allowed no weapons, and are not allowed to flip each other. The sole purpose is a pushing match between the two bots to force the other from the arena. * '''Fastest Line Follower''',<ref>{{cite web |title=Fastest Line Follower |url=https://www.technoxian.com/event/fastest-line-follower/ |website=TechnoXian |access-date=9 December 2022}}</ref> An autonomous bot to follow black strip and reaching to destination fastest. * '''RC Electric Car Racing''',<ref>{{cite web |title=Technoxian |url=https://www.technoxian.com/rccar-racing |website=TechnoXian |publisher=TechnoXian |access-date=29 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Experience the adrenaline-fueled excitement of RC Electric Car Racing Competition. Control your high-speed electric RC car through thrilling twists and turns on specialized tracks. Compete head-to-head with fellow enthusiasts, showcasing your skill and precision control. Join the action-packed races, where speed, strategy, and skill determine the ultimate champion. * '''Water Rocket''',<ref>{{cite web |title=Water Rocket Challenge |url=https://www.technoxian.com/event/water-rocket/ |website=TechnoXian |access-date=9 December 2022}}</ref> Transparent rocket, containing water to be shot in air by creating air pressure. To win rocket should be in air for maximum time. * '''FPV Drone Racing''',<ref>{{cite web |title=Technoxian |url=https://www.technoxian.com/drone-race |website=TechnoXian |publisher=TechnoXian |access-date=29 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Three stages of the competition where drone to take off and land, maneuvering, crossing hurdles and reaching to destination fastest. * '''Drone Soccer''',<ref>{{cite web |title=Technoxian |url=https://www.technoxian.com/drone-soccer |website=TechnoXian |publisher=TechnoXian |access-date=29 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref> The drones, equipped with advanced sensors and algorithms, navigate the field, and attempt to score goals using their propellers. The objective of drone soccer is to score more goals than the opposing team within the allotted time limit. * '''RC Plane Racing''',<ref>{{cite web |title=Rc Craft Challenge |url=https://www.technoxian.com/event/rc-craft/ |website=TechnoXian |access-date=9 December 2022}}</ref> An RC plane to be built with specific dimensions. Two stages of competition where plane has to show maneuvering and crossing hurdles. * '''Drone Rescue Challenge''',<ref>{{cite web |title=Drone Rescue Challenge |url=https://www.technoxian.com/drone |website=TechnoXian |publisher=TechnoXian |language=en}}</ref> The challenge is to build a drone within the specified dimensions that are aerodynamically stable to achieve a successful flight. The competition has 4 rounds, in which the performance of the drone will be evaluated individually. * '''Innovation''',<ref>{{cite web |title=Innovation Challenge |url=https://www.technoxian.com/event/innovation-contest/ |website=TechnoXian |access-date=9 December 2022}}</ref> Technology based innovation<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ahaskar |first1=Abhijit |title=Students in India are making robots that will serve society |url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/students-in-india-are-making-robots-that-will-serve-society-1569602641265.html |website=mint |publisher=HT Media |access-date=27 November 2022 |language=en |date=27 September 2019}}</ref> projects to be showcased. It should be prototype and functioning with full capacity.
== Technoxian Clubs == Technoxian Clubs are to be formed by any education institutions including school, college, university, vocational institute or a group of youngsters who are interested in robotics and technologies. Each club should consist minimum 5 participants. Experts from all over contributes knowledge and skill to the members of official TX clubs. Participants also gets opportunity to exchange knowledge with other participants worldwide via TX club platform and gets support under Tech Startup Program.<ref>{{cite web |title=AICRA Tech Startup Programme Launched to Grow Robotics and Automation in India |url=https://www.news18.com/news/tech/aicra-tech-startup-programme-launched-to-grow-robotics-and-automation-in-india-2320105.html |website=News18 |publisher=CNN |access-date=27 November 2022 |language=en |date=27 September 2019}}</ref>
== Technoxian Championship == In each category of competition, there is a winner,<ref name="ANI27Nov">{{cite web |title=IPS College emerges winner in World Robotics Championship 2022 |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/ips-college-emerges-winner-in-world-robotics-championship-202220220910131430/ |website=ANI News |access-date=27 November 2022 |language=en}}</ref> first runner up and two second runners up. All winning teams get a certificate from AICRA along with a cash award.<ref name="ANI27Nov"/> USD 30,000 distributed during 6th edition of Technoxian. For the year 2023, US$50,000 has been allocated. Winning teams also gets listing as special clubs where they gets support in future skill development, interaction with senior scientists, exposure of industries. Apart from India,<ref>{{cite web |title=Technoxian 2022: तकनीकी नवाचार को बढ़ावा देने के साथ-साथ देश में टेक स्पोर्ट्स के लिए बेहतर माहौल तैयार करना |url=https://www.jagran.com/technology/tech-news-aicra-organizes-6th-world-robotics-championship-series-jagran-special-23008176.html |website=Dainik Jagran |access-date=27 November 2022 |language=hi}}</ref> until now teams participated from Zimbabwe, Egypt, Italy, Bangladesh,<ref name="The Business Standard"/> Norway, Netherlands, Iran,<ref>{{cite web |title=World's Robotics Championship |url=https://en.icro.ir/News-Abuja/World%E2%80%99s-Robotics-Championship- |website=en.icro.ir |publisher=ICRO |access-date=27 November 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Tanzania, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka,<ref>https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/586695170/aicra-organizes-6th-world-robotics-championship-technoxian-22</ref> Malaysia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Nepal, UAE, Morocco, Germany, Nigeria, Turkey, Tunisia, Kenya.
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== External links ==
* [https://www.news18.com/news/tech/aicra-tech-startup-programme-launched-to-grow-robotics-and-automation-in-india-2320105.html/ News 18] * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yejzTxLzk4]
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