The event is geared towards participants interested in remote-controlled boats, to test the design, degree of control over the boat, strategic analysis and problem-solving skills.

Prize Money INR 60,000

Written abstract round:

The participants must submit the written abstract containing the details of every part used in the boat.

The abstracts must be submitted on or before 25th February 2020, 11:59 p.m.

The written abstract must be formatted along these lines:

The boat must consist of a hook to carry a payload.

Boat's dimensions with the inclusion of the hook's dimensions.

A detailed description of the method of power delivery, along with suitable diagrams/ figures or images, must be included.

In the case of deploying previously unknown, lesser-known or unusual mechanisms, a brief description must be submitted.

The specifications of all the components used, including motors, remote controller, wires, battery etc. must be mentioned.

The abstract file should be named as Teamname_collegename.

Video abstract round:

The participants are required to videograph the mobility of their boat (maximum of 5 minutes).

This must be uploaded on or before 5th March 2020.

This is an eliminative round.

Video file should be named as Teamname_collegename.

Onsite round:

The selected teams must report to NIT Trichy, for the on-site rounds on the day of Pragyan

On-Site Round 1:

It tests the load capacity of the boat (boat should have a hook to carry the load).

Participating teams must pull the load using the hook.

Participants will be judged by the time taken to complete the round.

On-Site Round 2:

The round includes solving puzzles while bursting opponent's balloons and overcoming obstacles.

All the boats will be competing in the pool, at the same time and the respective teams must save their balloons.

The team with most points will win.

The abstracts must be submitted on or before 25th February 2020, 11:59 p.m.

For more details: https://www.pragyan.org/20/home/events/roborex/jalyaan/