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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's NRC will be held from 19 August 2024 to 7 September
2024, at Science Centre Singapore.
For further enquires, kindly email to NRC@science.edu.sg.
NRC 2024
NRC 2024 promises to be filled with many more challenges, excitement and surprises! This year competitions will be held live on-site at Science Centre Singapore from 19 August to 7 September 2024. The theme for this year is "H20 Heroes". The competition is open to International Schools and Overseas teams.
Registrations
Registration for NRC2024 is now opened till 1 July 2024. The registration fee for a team is $30, inclusive of 9% GST. In addition, there will be early bird discount for teams that register on or before 31 May 2024. Simply apply the promotion code: NRC-EARLY-BIRD to enjoy $10 off per team. Click HERE to register now!
For NRC RoboCup, please click HERE for registration!
Competition Schedule
NRC 2023
Click NRC2023 Photos to view the photos from last year's Challenge.
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NRC Regular Category
Age (Hardware):
Lower Primary: 7-9 years old (SPIKE ESSENTIAL/WeDo 2.0)
Upper Primary: 10-12 years old (SPIKE PRIME/EV3/ROBOT INVENTOR)
Secondary: 13-17 years old (inclusive of Secondary 5) (SPIKE PRIME/EV3/ROBOT INVENTOR)
Tertiary: 17-20 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).
NRC Lower Primary Challenge Resources
NRC Lower Primary Regular Category Challenge Recording
NRC Upper Primary-Secondary Challenge Resources
NRC Upper Primary-Secondary Regular Category Challenge Recording
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NRC Open Category
Age:
Primary: 7-12 years old
Secondary: 12-17 years old
Tertiary: 16-19 years oldTeam size: 2-3 people guided by a coach/ mentor
Hardware: Free choice
Software: Free choice
Maximum size: Must fit in 1m (wide) x 2.4m (height) 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.
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NRC AI Maker Series
Age:
Primary: 7-12 years old
Secondary: 12-17 years oldTeam 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.
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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:
04a NRC (Preschool) KUBO Challenge Booklet 2024
NRC (Preschool) KUBO Challenge Announcement
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 edition of the ARTec Robotics (Preschool) in NRC, children will build and code the robots to perform different missions and solve problems. They are also required to think critically and work as a team as they complete the missions.
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NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge
NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Autnomous Driving Category) Age: Primary | Secondary | Tertiary
Software: CoSpace Auto-Driving Simulator
Hardware: VRBOT-C6
Theme: Smart Transportation
Characteristics (Primary & Secondary Levels)
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.
In 2024, a new exciting challenge using real robot (VRBOt-C6) will be introduced. In addition to the virtual competition, teams can join CoSpace Real Robot Challenge. Awards will also be given to the winning teams of the real robot challenge. The NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Autonomous Driving Category) 2024 has two sub-divisions.
- Virtual Robot Challenge
It is compulsory for all teams to take part in the virtual robot Challenge.
- Real Robot Challenges (Optional)
Teams are encouraged to take part in the Real Robot Challenge using VRBOT-C6.
The NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Autonomous Driving Category) 2024 will present awards to the top 3 teams of the following categories:
- NRC CoSpace Real Robot Challenge
- NRC CoSpace Virtual Robot Challenge
- NRC CoSpace Robot Grand Challenge
- The winner of grand challenge is evaluated based on the total score of real robot challenge and virtual robot challenge.
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.
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.
05a NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Auto-Driving-Pri-Sec) Rules 2024
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 2025.
05b NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Auto-Driving-Tertiary) Rules 2024
NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Auto-Driving Category) Challenge Recording
Website: NRC2024.robocupsg.org
Contact: cospace@robocupap.org
NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Rescue Category) Age: Primary | Secondary | Tertiary
Software: CoSpace Rescue Simulator
Hardware: VRBOT-C6
Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Characteristics (Primary & Secondary Levels)
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 in 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.
In 2024, a new exciting challenge using real robot (VRBOT-C6) will be introduced. In addition to the virtual competition, teams can join CoSpace Real Robot Challenge. Awards will also be given to the winning teams of the real robot challenge. The NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Autonomous Driving Category) 2024 has two sub-divisions.
- Virtual Robot Challenge
It is compulsory for all teams to take part in the virtual robot Challenge.
- Real Robot Challenges (Optional)
Teams are encouraged to take part in the Real Robot Challenge using VRBOT-C6.
The NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Autonomous Driving Category) 2024 will present awards to the top 3 teams of the following categories:
- NRC CoSpace Real Robot Challenge
- NRC CoSpace Virtual Robot Challenge
- NRC CoSpace Robot Grand Challenge
- The winner of grand challenge is evaluated based on the total score of real robot challenge and virtual robot challenge.
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.
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.
05c NRC RoboCup CoSpace Robot Challenge (Rescue-Pri-Sec) Rules 2024
Characteristics (Tertiary)
For this challenge, 2 teams will compete with each other by developing and programming strategies for virtual autonomous robots to navigate, search and collect different objects in virtual environments.
After the learning journey throughout CoSpace Coding Challenge @ NRC Coding Challenge, students will build-up foundations and confidence to participate in the CoSpace Rescue Challenge at RoboCup Singapore Open 2025.
05d NRC RoboCup CoSpace Robot Challenge (Rescue-Tertiary) Rules 2024
NRC CoSpace Robot Challenge (Rescue Category) Challenge Recording
Website: NRC2024.robocupsg.org
Contact: cospace@robocupap.org
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NRC Smorphi
NRC Smorphi Autonomous Challenge Age:
Upper Primary: 10 – 12 years old
Secondary: 13 – 17 Years old
Senior: 16 – 20 Years old
Tertiary: Above 20 years oldTeam size: 4 to 5 members guided by a coach/mentor
Software: Free Choice
Hardware: Smorphi line of robots
Maximum Size: Max 40cm X 40cm X 40cm in square form
Characteristics:Build and program a robot that can achieve maximum area coverage in a given layout setting.
NRC Smorphi Autonomous Challenge Category is a team-based Competition. Students must design, construct and program the Smorphi robots to autonomously achieve a maximum area coverage in a given layout. Only Smorphi line of robots can be used for the competition.
06a NRC Smorphi Autonomous Challenge Booklet 2024
NRC Smorphi Autonomous and Pilot Challenge Announcement
NRC Smorphi Pilot Challenge Age:
Upper Primary: 10 – 12 years old
Secondary: 13 – 17 Years old
Senior: 16 – 20 Years old
Tertiary: Above 20 years oldTeam size: 4 to 5 members guided by a coach/mentor
Software: Free Choice
Hardware: Smorphi line of robots
Maximum Size: Max 40cm X 40cm X 40cm in square form
Characteristics:Build and program a robot that can achieve maximum area coverage in a given layout setting.
Under the NRC Smorphi Pilot Challenge Category, teams must build and program their Smorphi robot to be controlled wirelessly. One student from the team must pilot the robot towards achieving a maximum area coverage in a given layout setting. Only Smorphi line of robots can be used for the competition.
06b NRC Smorphi Pilot Challenge Booklet 2024
NRC Smorphi Autonomous and Pilot Challenge Announcement
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Please email any other queries to NRC@science.edu.sg
