01
Battle of Metals
A combat-robotics discipline focused on mechanical design, durability, strategy and controlled driving inside a safety-managed arena.
Mechanical systems · durability · strategy · driving
Core proposal
/ Season 1 working brief · Dates pending
WAVLOZ
Season 1
A national competition programme for teams that design, build and operate real robotic systems.
Document status
This page is an indicative programme brief. Dates, disciplines, rules, selection criteria and logistics remain pending until the official Season 1 rulebook is published.
Revision 01 · Public preview
/ 01 — Proposed disciplines
The engineering work on the table.
The final discipline list, entry structure and judging model will be established in the rulebook. The current working set is documented below.
02
RoboSprint
A technical racing discipline intended to test speed, reliability, precision and control on a purpose-built circuit.
Speed · reliability · precision · control
Core proposal
03
Line Following Robot Race
A possible standalone autonomous-track event for teams working on sensing, tuning and repeatable navigation.
Autonomy · sensors · tuning · consistency
Under review
04
Innovation Robot Presentation
A possible review session for teams to document an original robot or subsystem, from problem definition through prototype evidence.
Originality · design process · prototype · communication
Under review
Entry relationships, championship weighting and any connection to the Shenzhen programme are not final. Teams should not make build or travel commitments until the rules are released.
/ 02 — Delivery sequence
From interest to official results.
01
Interest registration
Teams submit interest while the competition framework is completed.
02
Rules publication
Technical regulations, eligibility and safety requirements are issued.
03
Build window
Confirmed entrants design, manufacture and test against the published rules.
04
Technical review
Robots are checked against the final safety and competition requirements.
05
Competition
Confirmed disciplines run on the published event schedule.
06
Results and next steps
Official results and any follow-on programme selections are published.
/ 03 — Draft robot classes
Class definitions remain provisional.
| Working class | Draft limit | Current intent | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nano | Up to 500 g | Entry-level build class | Proposed |
| Beetleweight | Up to 1.5 kg | Primary Season 1 working class | Proposed |
| Hobbyweight | Up to 5 kg | Future or advanced class | Under review |
/ 04 — Participation
Built for a broad engineering field.
The intended field includes school and university teams, robotics clubs, startups, makerspaces and independent builders across India.
Final age requirements, team composition, supervision, geographic eligibility and entry conditions will be set by the official rules. Registering interest does not guarantee acceptance.
/ 05 — Competition model
Format pending rulebook approval.
Arena discipline
Battle of Metals
Bracket structure, match duration, judging, inspection and knockout conditions are being developed for publication in the final rules.
Circuit discipline
RoboSprint
Course design, timing method, penalties and result calculation remain under technical review.
Championship standings
No scoring percentages are being published at this stage. Any combined standing, tie-break method or selection use will be defined in the rulebook.
/ 06 — Recognition
Recognition framework pending.
Recognition categories, trophies, awards and any prize support have not been confirmed. Verified details will appear only in the official Season 1 materials.
/ 07 — Conditional engineering programme· Proposed: Shenzhen, China
The Shenzhen
field programme
A proposed engineering visit connecting competition practice with Shenzhen's hardware ecosystem.
Important status
The programme is not yet confirmed. It is subject to final Season 1 rules, sponsor confirmation, selection criteria, host availability, visas and other travel requirements. Registering or competing does not guarantee selection or travel.
/ 07.1 — Proposed scope
What the team is investigating.
These are planning areas, not promised inclusions or funded benefits. Final coverage and participant costs will be disclosed before any commitment is requested.
Travel planning
Departure point, travel support and crew allocation depend on final rules, sponsor confirmation and travel requirements.
Stay and local movement
Accommodation, transfers and programme access remain part of the logistics review.
Manufacturing visits
The working itinerary may include relevant manufacturing facilities where access and safety approvals allow.
Electronics sourcing
A guided market visit is being considered; access, purchasing support and budget are not confirmed.
Startup and lab sessions
Meetings with hardware teams, labs or incubators are prospective and subject to host availability.
Technical workshops
Any build, teardown or prototyping sessions will be specified only after hosts and programme requirements are confirmed.
/ 07.2 — Decision path
A gated path, not a promise.
01Rules and dates pending
Compete
Enter the confirmed Season 1 disciplines under the published rules.
02Criteria pending
Selection review
Results are assessed using selection criteria that are still being developed.
03Requirements pending
Travel review
Provisionally selected crews complete documentation, eligibility and travel checks.
04Subject to confirmation
Programme confirmation
The destination, itinerary, dates and support are confirmed only after every dependency is cleared.
/ 07.3 — Selection status
Criteria are still being designed.
What is currently known
Any selection pool is expected to draw from eligible Season 1 participants and verified competition results. That direction remains provisional until the rulebook defines eligible disciplines, result weighting, conduct requirements, team allocation and tie-breaks.
Before travel can be confirmed
- Final selection criteria and organiser approval
- Sponsor and host confirmation
- Passport, visa and travel eligibility
- Guardian or chaperone arrangements where required
- Agreement to safety and conduct requirements
/ 07.4 — Milestones
What must happen first.
Interest registration
Teams record interest while the competition plan is completed.
Open stageSeason 1 rulebook
Competition, eligibility and selection terms are published.
PendingOfficial results
Verified competition results establish the eligible review pool.
Post-eventSelection and checks
Selection criteria and travel documentation are applied.
Pending criteriaProgramme decision
Shenzhen proceeds only if rules, sponsors, hosts and travel requirements are confirmed.
Conditional/ 07.5 — Field notes
Why Shenzhen is under consideration.
Robotics and automation
Possible visits to teams working on motors, actuators, industrial systems and mobile robotics.
Manufacturing systems
A field view of prototyping, tooling, assembly and production workflows.
Hardware districts
Potential visits to established electronics and hardware districts in Shenzhen.
Engineering practice
Technical conversations with available engineers, operators and founders.
/ Proposed destination
Shenzhen, Guangdong
/ 07.6 — Travel and terms
Details remain pending.
Planning notice: Shenzhen is a proposed Season 1 programme, subject to final rules, sponsor confirmation, selection criteria, host availability and all applicable travel requirements. The scope may change or the programme may not proceed.
/ 08 — Location
Season 1 venue.
To be announced
Venue, host partners, dates and access arrangements remain part of the pending event logistics.
/ 09 — FAQ
Current answers.
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