Event

COLOURS | Ventspils Combat Robotics Hackathon

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International Ventspils Combat Robotics Hackathon, organized by Ventspils University of Applied Sciences as part of the European university alliance COLOURS.

Participants will have the opportunity to design, build, and test combat robots in a dedicated arena, working in teams and putting their technical and strategic skills to the test.


Program

Main Activities
  • Designing and developing a combat robot
  • Presenting projects to a jury
  • Final competition in a robotic arena

Teams & Prizes

  • Teams of 3-5 members
  • Prize of up to €2,500 for the winning team
  • Additional prizes offered by initiative partners

Extra Opportunities

Participants can also take part in the Ventspils Robotics Championship (March 22, 2025), competing in one of the following categories:

  • Mini Sumo (Students / PRO)
  • iRobot Sumo
  • Antweight 454g (Standard Kit / PRO)
  • Line Following (Students / PRO)
  • Folkrace (Students / PRO)


How to Participate

Hackathon Registration Deadline: March 10, 2025
Registration Form: Hackathon Registration Form

Championship Registration Deadline: March 11, 2025
Registration Form: Robotics Championship Registration Form

Participation in the Championship is free and open to everyone.

Rules, participation details, and information on different categories and disciplines are available at the following link.


Further Information

Event Details: en.venta.lv/robotics-hackathon

Ventspils Robotics Championship: robotuskola.lv/en

Accommodation Contacts: Eva Fībiga-Zikova – eva.fibiga@gmail.com

For further support: colours@unife.it


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