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About NRC

Since 1999, Science Centre Singapore has been organizing The National Robotics Competition (NRC) with support from the Ministry of Education, various partners and sponsors. To date, the competition has attracted more than 60,000 participants and 240,000 supporters.

NRC spurs interest and innovation offering students an opportunity to apply what they learnt in school and experience STEM hands-on through interactive and meaningful experiences. In the process, students develop skills such as problem solving, entrepreneurial dare, creative thinking and team spirit.

This year, the Centre will be back to launch a hybrid competition with fully on-site robot runs, held from 21 August 2023 to 9 September 2023, at Science Centre Singapore.

For further enquires, kindly email to NRC@science.edu.sg.

NRC 2023

NRC 2023 promises to be filled with many more challenges, excitement and surprises! This year, the competitions (other than CoderZ Coding Challenge) will be held live on-site at Science Centre Singapore from 21 August to 9 September 2023. The theme for this year is “Sustainable Solutions”. The competition will also be opened to International Schools and overseas teams. 

NRC2023 Award Winners

Please refer to the link below to check the NRC Award Winners.

NRC2023 Award Winners

 

2023 Prizes & Certificates

Please take note that all E-certificate will be emailed out by end October. Cash prize winners will be contacted separately on the payment, the expected payment period will be end October. Teams will be informed via email if there are any delays. Thank you for your patience.

  • NRC Regular Category

    Age (Hardware):

    Lower Primary: 7-9 years old (SPIKE ESSENTIAL/WeDo 2.0) 
    Upper Primary: 9-12 years old (SPIKE PRIME/EV3/ROBOT INVENTOR)
    Secondary: 12-17 years old (SPIKE PRIME/EV3/ROBOT INVENTOR)
    Tertiary: 16-19 years old (LEGO Education/ MATRIX Robotics/ Makeblock/ TETRIX Robotics) 

    Team size: 2-3 people guided by a coach/mentor

    Hardware: LEGO® based

    Software: Free choice

    Maximum size: Max. 25 x 25 x 25 cm

    Characteristics: Build and program a robot that solves challenges on a field.

    NRC Regular Category is a challenge-based competition. Students must design, construct and program an autonomous robot that can solve specific challenges on a field. Because the field is set up randomly each round, the robot needs to be able to make its own decisions during the run.

    All parts of the robot, including controller, motors and sensors must be from LEGO® (MINDSTORMS® NXT or EV3, SPIKE PRIME or ROBOT INVENTOR).


    Download NRC Regular Challenge Booklets/Webinar Slides/Consultation Slides here! 

    01 NRC Regular Category General Rules

    01a Game Rules Lower Primary

    01b Game Rules Upper Pri_Secondary

    01c Game Rules Tertiary

    01a Competition Playfield Lower Pri

    01b Competition Playfield Upper Pri_Secondary

    01c Competition Playfield Tertiary

    NRC Regular Category Lower Pri CA Slides

    NRC2023 Lower Pri_Consultation Slides

    NRC Regular Category Upper Pri & Sec CA Slides

    NRC2023 Upper Pri&Sec_Consultation Slides

    NRC Regular Category Tertiary CA Slides

     

    Important Dates

     Lower Primary 
     Presentation Date 21 Aug
     Robot Run Date 4 Sept
     Upper Primary

     Presentation Date 22/23/24 Aug
     Robot Run Date 5/6 Sept
     Secondary 
     Presentation Date 28/29 Aug
     Robot Run Date 6/7 Sept
     Tertiary 
     Presentation Date 30 Aug
     Robot Run Date 8 Sept

    *Exact reporting dates and time for each team will be announced in end July*

     

    Finals

    Presentation Finals2 Sept
    Robot Run Finals9 Sept

    *For shortlisted teams only*

  • NRC Open Category

    Age:

    Primary: 7-12 years old  
    Secondary: 12-17 years old
    Tertiary: 16-19 years old  

    Team size: 2-3 people guided by a coach/ mentor

    Hardware: Free choice

    Software: Free choice

    Maximum size: Must fit in 2x2x2m booth

    Characteristics: Develop a robot project that helps solve real world problems.

    NRC Open Category is a project-based competition. Students create their own innovative intelligent robotics solution relating to the current theme of the season. There is no restriction on the use of materials. This includes free choice of controllers, motors, sensors, etc.

    Teams will present their project and their robot model to a group of judges on the competition day. The judges will not only grade the robot solution but will also look at aspects of innovation and entrepreneurship.

     

    REGISTRATION FOR Open Category Primary & Secondary

    Interested schools/teams are to email your requests to NRC@science.edu.sg.

    Do state your school name and the number of teams.

    The organizing committee will inform teams by early July if there are additional slots. Please note that not all requested teams may be offered the additional slot(s) to register for the competition.

     

    Download NRC Open Category Challenge Booklet/Webinar Slides here! 

    02 NRC Open Category Challenge Booklet

    NRC Open Category CA Slides

     

    Important Dates

    Primary, Secondary, & Tertiary 
    Competition Date8 Sept

     

  • NRC AI Maker Series (NEW)

    Age:

    Primary: 7-12 years old
    Secondary: 12-17 years old

    Team size: 2-3 students guided by a coach/ mentor

    Hardware: Free choice

    Software: Free choice

    Maximum size: 25 x 25 cm (No height limit)

    Characteristics: Teams are to design an Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) model for your robot to finish the challenge. The robot is required to complete as many rounds as possible around the track while detecting the mission cards within 2 minutes.

    There are no restrictions on the type of robot materials, but it must be self-powered.

     

    Download AI Maker Series Challenge Booklet/Webinar Slides here!

    03a AIMS - Game Rules Primary Challenge Booklet

    03b AIMS - Game Rules Secondary Challenge Booklet

    03a AIMS Competition Playfield Primary

    03b AIMS Competition Playfield Secondary

    NRC AI Maker Series Pri & Sec CA Slides

    AIMS Solar Panel Card

    AIMS Cone Card

     

    Important Dates

     Primary & Secondary 
     Competition Date8 Sept

     

  • NRC Pre-school

     

    KUBO Challenge

    Age

    Pre-school: 5-6 years old

    Team size: 2-5 students guided by max 2 coaches/mentors

    Hardware: KUBO

    Software: KUBO

    Characteristics: A mission-based competition where children code and fabricate add-ons for a robot to solve missions on a playfield.  

    Our theme for this year is Sustainability in Action – Green Home. Learn the fundamentals of coding whilst completing missions around the home and neighbourhood.

    Download KUBO Challenge Booklet/Webinar Slides here! 

    04 NRC Preschool Category (KUBO Challenge) Challenge Booklet_V1.3

    NRC Preschool Category KUBO Challenge Announcement Slides

    NRC Preschool Category KUBO Challenge FAQ

     

    Important Dates

    Online Presentation Date21/22 Aug
    Robot Run Date28/29 Aug


    ARTec Challenge

    Age

    Pre-school: 5-6 years old

    Team size: 2-5 students guided by max 2 coaches/mentors

    Hardware: ARTec Coding+ Set

    Software: ARTec Icon Programming

    Characteristics: 

    In this inaugural edition of the ARTec Robotics (Preschool) in NRC, children shall build and code the robots to perform different missions in the neighbourhood whilst discovering and learning of Singapore's National agenda on sustainable development. Children shall learn to solve problems, think critically and work as a team as they complete the missions. 

    For any enquiries regarding this category, please email enquiries@wow.com.sg 


    Download ARTec Robotics Challenge Booklet/Webinar Slides here! 

    04 NRC Preschool Category (ARTec Challenge) Challenge Booklet

    NRC Preschool Category ARTec CA Slides

     

    Important Dates

    Online Presentation Date

    23 Aug

    Robot Run Date30 Aug

     

  • NRC CoderZ Coding Challenge (Online)

    Age:
    Primary: 8-12 years old
    Secondary:13-16 years old

    Team size: 6 students

    Characteristics: Online points-based competition

    Through the Coder Z platform, teams will be challenged to code their virtual robot to accomplish tasks across various themed missions and challenges. The competition is a one-day event where teams will undergo a training session in the morning of the competition day. In the afternoon, teams will be given access to the competition pack to score as many points as possible.

    Download NRC CoderZ Coding Challenge Booklet/Webinar Slides here!

    05 NRC CoderZ Coding Challenge Booklet

    NRC CoderZ Coding CA Slides

     

    Important Dates

    Primary

     
    Competition Date29 Aug
    Secondary 
    Competition Date30 Aug

     

  • NRC RoboCup Singapore CoSpace Coding Challenge (NEW)
    RoboCup Singapore CoSpace Autonomous Driving Challenge 

    Age:
    Primary: 8 – 12 years old
    Secondary: 13 – 16 Years old 
    Tertiary: 16 -19 Years old

    Team size: 1-2 people guided by a coach/mentor

    Software: CoSpace Auto-Driving Simulator
    Theme: Smart Transportation 
    Characteristics (Primary & Secondary):

    The challenge is focused on the theme of Smart Transportation and requires participants to program a virtual robot to complete several individual tasks which are commonly used for in smart transportation, such as line tracing, obstacle avoidance, and colour detection using RGB sensors.

    The RoboCup Singapore CoSpace Coding Challenge is open to students who no prior experience in robotics or coding is required. Novice participants are welcome.

    Training will be provided to all participants to ensure they have the necessary skills to complete the challenge.

    No hardware robots are required, making it accessible to a wide range of participants.

    Assessment of the participants will be based on the RoboCup Singapore Education Framework, and students who demonstrate the required skills and competencies will be recognized with one of the following three grades: Pass, Merit or Distinction.

    Characteristics (Tertiary):

    In RoboCup SG CoSpace coding challenge tertiary level, teams need to develop and program a virtual robot car based on the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) to solve the last mile delivery challenge.

    After the learning journey throughout CoSpace Coding Challenge @ NRC Coding Challenge, students will build-up foundations and confidence to participate in the CoSpace Autonomous Driving Challenge at RoboCup Singapore Open 2024

    Contact: cospace@robocupap.org

    Download Autonomous Driving Challenge Booklets/Webinar Slides here! 

    06a NRC RoboCup SG CoSpace (Auto-Driving) Pri & Sec Challenge Booklet

    06b NRC RoboCup SG CoSpace (Auto-Driving) Ter Challenge Booklet

    NRC RoboCup SG CoSpace (Auto-Driving) CA Slides

     

    Important Dates

    Primary, Secondary, & Tertiary 
    Preliminary2 Sept
    Finals 4 Sept

    RoboCup Singapore CoSpace Rescue Challenge

    Age:
    Primary: 8 – 12 years old
    Secondary: 13 – 16 Years old
    Tertiary: 16 - 19 years old

    Team size: 1-2 people guided by a coach/mentor

    Software: CoSpace Rescue Simulator
    Theme: Environmental Sustainability 
    Characteristics (Primary & Secondary):

    The challenge aims to bring together students with basic robotics and coding skills and an interest in environmental sustainability. Participants will be required to program a virtual robot to complete several individual tasks commonly used identifying trash bins and collecting them without human intervention. These tasks include obstacle avoidance, colour detection using RGB sensors, navigation, and path planning for sustainable waste management.

    The RoboCup Singapore CoSpace Coding Challenge is open to students who have basic Scratch, Python, or C coding skills.

    Training will be provided to all participants to ensure they have the necessary skills to complete the challenge.

    No hardware robots are required, making it accessible to a wide range of participants.

    Assessment of the participants will be based on the RoboCup Singapore Education Framework, and students who demonstrate the required skills and competencies will be recognized with one of the following three grades: Pass, Merit or Distinction.

    Characteristics (Tertiary):

    In RoboCup SG CoSpace coding challenge tertiary level, teams need to develop and program a virtual robot car based on the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) to solve the last mile delivery challenge.

    After the learning journey throughout CoSpace Coding Challenge @ NRC Coding Challenge, students will build-up foundations and confidence to participate in the CoSpace Autonomous Driving Challenge at RoboCup Singapore Open 2024

    Contact: cospace@robocupap.org

    Download Rescue Challenge Booklets/Webinar Slides here! 

    06c NRC RoboCup SG CoSpace (Rescue) Pri & Sec Challenge Booklet

    06d NRC RoboCup SG CoSpace (Rescue) Ter Challenge Booklet

    NRC RoboCup SG CoSpace (Rescue) CA Slides

     

    Important Dates

    Primary, Secondary, & Tertiary 
    Preliminary2 Sept
    Finals4 Sept

     

  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    Our General FAQ has been updated: NRC 2023 General FAQ

    Please email any other queries to NRC@science.edu.sg

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