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RobotChallenge

One of the world's largest AI robotics championships — where Tunisia's engineers compete with self-made, autonomous robots on the global stage in China.

88 Countries Since 2004 5,000+ Contestants Self-Made Autonomous Robots China
About the Competition
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One of the World's Largest AI Robotics Championships

RobotChallenge is an international championship for self-made, autonomous, and mobile robots held annually in China. Since its founding in 2004, teams from 88 countries have competed — making it one of the most inclusive and prestigious robotics events on the planet.

Every year, RobotChallenge brings together people from all over the world who compete with robots they designed and built themselves, across a wide variety of disciplines. The competition stands by a simple ethos: Cool. Justice. Equality. — every team, regardless of origin, competes on the same floor under the same rules.

In 2025, the event ran from August 15–17, drawing 5,000+ contestants, 660+ coaches, 2,300+ teams, and 300+ institutions from 42 countries — a testament to its global reach and enduring appeal.

RobotChallenge International
88 Countries Since 2004
5,000+ Contestants (2025)
2,300+ Teams (2025)
2004 Founded
Competition Format

Diverse Challenges, One Stage

RobotChallenge features over a dozen distinct competition categories — from autonomous hardware challenges to coding disciplines — each testing a different dimension of engineering skill.

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ATAST's Role

Building Tunisia's Pathway to China

ATAST organises Tunisia's national qualifier for RC China — identifying top student teams, providing technical preparation, and coordinating Tunisia's official delegation to the international event.

Through ATAST's programme, students receive mentorship, workshops, and competition preparation tailored to RC China's specific challenge categories. ATAST handles team registration, travel logistics, and ensures every Tunisian team arrives ready to compete.

Representing Tunisia at an international competition in China is a career-defining milestone — and ATAST is the gateway that makes it possible.

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Challenge Categories

Something for Every Engineer

RobotChallenge's multi-discipline format lets teams compete in the category that best matches their strengths — all robots must be self-made and fully autonomous.

RoboSumo

Two autonomous robots battle to push each other out of a circular ring. The robot must detect its opponent and react — no human input allowed during the match.

Air Race

Autonomous flying robots race through a defined aerial course at speed. Precision navigation, stability control, and fast autonomous flight are key to winning.

Line Follower

Robots follow a black line on a white surface as fast as possible. Speed, sensor precision, and tuned PID control separate the winners from the rest.

Puck Collect

Robots autonomously collect pucks scattered on a field and bring them to a target zone — testing object detection, pathfinding, and mechanical design.

Humanoid Sprint

Bipedal robots race autonomously in a straight sprint. Building a humanoid that walks fast without falling is a complex balance of mechanics and control software.

Freestyle

Teams showcase original autonomous creations judged on creativity, engineering quality, and real-world impact — the category that rewards thinking beyond the rulebook.

Robot Bowling

Autonomous robots aim and launch a ball to knock down as many pins as possible. Accuracy, targeting algorithms, and launch timing determine the score.

Unknown Mission

The challenge is revealed only at the event. Teams must rapidly design a solution on-site — testing adaptability, problem-solving under pressure, and engineering versatility.

RC.CODE — Scratch / Python / C++

Dedicated programming competitions in Scratch, Python, and C++. Students solve challenges through code alone — no hardware required, pure software engineering.

How to Qualify

From Tunisia to China

ATAST's selection process is designed to identify and prepare the strongest Tunisian teams for the international stage.

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National Qualifier

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International competition

  • Open to student teams registered through ATAST
  • ATAST runs the national qualifier to select Tunisia's delegation
  • Technical workshops and coaching provided before departure
  • ATAST coordinates all logistics, registration, and official documentation
  • Selected teams compete under the Tunisian flag internationally

Why Compete in China?

China hosts some of the world's most advanced robotics and engineering competitions. Competing there gives Tunisian students rare exposure to cutting-edge technology, global engineering culture, and the high standards of international STEM competition — experience that stands out on any university or professional application.

Get Involved

Represent Tunisia at RC China

Ready to compete on the world stage in China? Contact ATAST to find out about registration, upcoming qualifiers, and how to join Tunisia's delegation.

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