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 Finals	2 Sept
Robot Run Finals	9 Sept

*For shortlisted teams only*

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 Date	8 Sept

 

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 Date	8 Sept

 

 

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 Date	21/22 Aug
Robot Run Date	28/29 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 Date	30 Aug

 

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 Date	29 Aug
Secondary
Competition Date	30 Aug

 

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
Preliminary	2 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
Preliminary	2 Sept
Finals	4 Sept

 

Our General FAQ has been updated: NRC 2023 General FAQ

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