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Robotics Engineering Competitions Minister's Cup

ROBOT SAPPER

A remote-controlled robotics competition focused on detecting suspicious objects in a hazardous area, cutting wires, relocating objects, and neutralizing threats.

16-30 Age
1-3 Participants
Remote Control
100 Maximum Score
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Robot Sapper
Overview

About Robot Sapper

A robotics challenge for detection, wire cutting, and neutralization of suspicious objects.

Robot Sapper Competition

This competition develops engineering and technical competencies in robotic sapper systems. Participants are assessed on designing, programming, and practically deploying robots that neutralize mines and explosive devices from a safe distance. Participation is possible individually or in teams of up to 3 members.

The robot starts from a defined point in a 10x10 m danger zone, navigates uneven terrain and obstacles, detects suspicious objects, cuts wires, lifts objects with a manipulator, and places them in a safe area. The competition has 3 stages: technical inspection, practical mission, and project defense.

01

Detection capability

Find and identify suspicious objects using sensors and camera systems.

02

Wire cutting

Carefully cut the wire on a suspicious object using the manipulator.

03

Relocation and neutralization

Lift the object with the manipulator and place it in the designated safe zone.

04

Project defense

Present the robot capabilities and algorithmic solutions to the jury.

Competition Details

  • Competition Robot Sapper
  • Direction Robotics engineering
  • Participation Format Individual or team (up to 3)
  • Age Range 16-30 years
  • Control Remote-controlled
  • Mobility system Wheeled / Tracked
  • Sensors Camera + sensors
  • Manipulator Robotic arm is required
  • Dimensions <= 100x100x100 cm, <= 30 kg
  • Power <= 24V battery or wired
  • Field size 10 x 10 meters

Detection - 5 points

Locate and detect suspicious objects using sensors and camera.

Neutralization - 20 points

Carefully cut the wire on the object using the manipulator.

Relocation - 15 points

Grip with the manipulator and place the object in the designated safe zone.

Robot Capabilities

Technical Specifications

The sapper robot must include the following core systems.

MOBILITY

Mobility system

Wheels / Tracks

Stable movement across different terrain types.

CAMERA

Camera system

Real-time video

Visual monitoring and object detection camera.

GRIPPER

Manipulator arm

Robotic arm

Grip and move suspicious objects safely.

SENSORS

Sensor system

Multi-sensor

Detection, measurement, and mapping functions.

<=100cm <=100cm

Dimensions and mass

100x100x100 cm

Maximum weight - 30 kg.

12V POWER

Power source

<= 24V / Wired

Safe battery or wired power supply.

Mission

Operation Zone

A 10x10 m danger zone with objects and obstacles requiring detection, wire cutting, and relocation to a safe area.

DANGER ZONE 10 m 10 m uneven terrain hill horizontal obstacle obstacle obstacle START Safe area 1 navigation 2 detect 4 relocate 3 cut wire SUSPICIOUS OBJECT detect -> cut wire -> relocate 5 points 20 points 15 points SAFE ZONE drop zone Suspicious object Wire (must be cut) Obstacle Robot Sapper Mission route Uneven terrain Hill
1

Entry and navigation

Enter the danger zone and navigate through obstacles.

2

Object detection

Detect suspicious objects via camera and sensors - 5 points.

3

Wire cutting

Carefully neutralize the wire on the object - 20 points.

4

Relocation

Lift with manipulator and move to the designated location - 15 points.

5

Safe placement

Place in the safe zone and complete neutralization.

Tasks

Competition Tasks

Participants must complete the following core tasks.

01

Entry and navigation in hazardous area

The robot starts from the initial point, passes obstacles, and navigates accurately within the danger zone. Wheeled or tracked systems must ensure stable movement on various surfaces.

02

Detection of suspicious objects

Identify the suspicious object using camera and sensors. Object detection awards 5 points. The robot must determine the position of mines and similar hazards.

03

Wire cutting

Carefully cut the wire on the suspicious object using the manipulator. Successful cutting awards 20 points and requires precision.

04

Relocation with manipulator

Grip, lift, and place the object into the designated safe zone using the manipulator. Successful relocation awards 15 points.

05

Project defense

Present the robot capabilities to the jury, explain algorithmic approaches, and answer follow-up questions with clear visual materials.

Evaluation

Evaluation Criteria

Total score: 100. The jury evaluates performance across 4 criteria.

Suspicious object neutralization

Object detection - 5 points, wire cutting - 20 points, relocation to safe zone - 15 points.

40 points

Jury Q&A

Project defense quality, technical justification, presentation clarity, and completeness of answers.

30 points

Movement accuracy and stability

Precise movement, obstacle bypassing, remote-control quality, and signal stability.

20 points

Scientific and technical novelty

Innovation level of the solution and relevance to modern engineering challenges.

10 points
Stages

Competition Stages

1
Technical inspection

Registration and checks

All robots pass technical inspection before the competition.

  • Robot structure is inspected
  • Manipulator arm is tested
  • Camera and sensors are checked
  • Remote-control system is validated
2
Practical task

Mission execution

From the start point, the robot must complete the mission in a field with 3 objects and multiple obstacles.

  • Enter hazard zone and navigate
  • Detect suspicious object (5 points)
  • Cut wire on object (20 points)
  • Lift and relocate with manipulator (15 points)
  • Place in safe zone
Neutralization stage yields 40 points - precision and speed are both evaluated.
3
Project defense and results

Defense before the jury

Participants present and defend their projects before the jury panel.

  • Demonstrate robot capabilities
  • Explain algorithmic solutions
  • Answer additional jury questions
  • Show visual presentation, diagrams, and technical sketches
Project defense - 30 points. Final score: 100.

Prepare for the mission!

Build your sapper robot and demonstrate life-saving technology for hazardous environments. Register now and take part in the "FUTURE ENGINEERS" festival!

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Contact: Mustafoyev Eldor +998 94 167 66 68 · @EldorIlhomovich