Welcome to the 3rd X-Robo World Robot Championship in 2024.
In this championship, students compete in robot battle games where they push their opponent’s defense towers or robots out of the arena , showcasing their skills in robot design and control.
XROBO Inc. hopes this event will encourage elementary school students nationwide to learn robot coding and provide a platform for creative and integrated education using after-school robot lesson plans.
Goals
Propose creative and integrated education methods using educational robots.
Encourage robot coding learning among elementary after-school students.
Improve participants’ skills in robot design and control.
Discover and develop participants’ aptitude and interest in robot technology.
Eligibility
Any student using XROBO robots is eligible to participate.
Competition Categories
Categories
Target
Team Composition
# of DC Motors
Robot Size*
Basic
Grades 1-2
1 student per team
2
40cm each
Pro
Grades 1-6
1 student per team
No limit
50cm each
Team
Grades 1-6
2 students per team
No limit
50cm each
Basic
Target : Grades 1-2
Team Composition : 1 student per team
# of DC Motors : 2
Robot Size : 40cm each*
Pro
Target : Grades 1-6
Team Composition : 1 student per team
# of DC Motors : No limit
Robot Size : 50cm each*
Team
Target : Grades 1-6
Team Composition : 2 students per team
# of DC Motors : No limit
Robot Size : 50cm each*
* Size specifications include width, length, and height with the robot powered on.
※ For detailed information, please refer to the rulebook(Korean only) for each category.
Game Rules
The battle match is conducted as follows:
Game Method
Robots are wirelessly controlled to push the opposing team's robots or defense towers out of the arena.
Pushing Robots
Pushing Defense Towers
Match Duration
1 minute
Victory Conditions
The team that successfully pushes all of the opposing team's robots or defense towers out of the arena within the allotted time is declared the winner.
Even if a part of the robot exits the arena, the match continues as long as it does not touch the ground.
If no decisive outcome is achieved within the match duration, the winner is determined based on the remaining number of defense towers, robot weight, and other criteria. Detailed standards can be found in the regulations for each division.
※ For detailed information, please refer to the rulebook(Korean only) for each category.
Tournament Structure
The tournament is divided into preliminary league matches and final knockout rounds.
Preliminary Rounds
The preliminary rounds follow a league format.
Each group in the preliminary league consists of 4 teams, with each team playing against every other team once.
Teams earn points based on match results:
Win: 3 points
Draw: 1 point
Loss: 0 points
The two teams with the highest points at the end of the preliminary rounds advance to the finals. In the event of a tie in points, the team with the lighter robot advances to the finals.
Final Rounds
The finals follow a knockout format.
Each match in the final round pits two teams against each other.
The winning team of each match advances to the next stage.
※ For detailed information, please refer to the rulebook(Korean only) for each category.
Robot Regulations
Components
Robots must be constructed using only XROBO components. Use of any other components will result in disqualification.
The 35mm support may be used for wheel-to-wheel connections only. Using it for other purposes will result in disqualification.
Robot Size
Robots must be built within the size limits specified for each division. Exceeding the size limit will result in disqualification.
Weight
There is no weight limit. However, robot weight may determine advancement in the event of a tie during preliminary and final rounds.
Power Supply
Voltage is limited to 12V (up to 2 battery packs can be used).
Only AA batteries are allowed.
Wireless Controllers
RF remote control are allowed.
Wearable controllers are limited to the X-keypad. The shape of the controller can be freely designed, but in case of issues, only the operating program provided by the organizers can be uploaded.
※ For detailed information, please refer to the rulebook(Korean only) for each category.