Line-O-Mania
Organized by Iotics
Line-O-Mania is a robotics contest where teams build an autonomous robot capable of following a pre-defined path on a contrast background. The track is black and white and includes bends, loops, sharp turns, junctions, dotted lines and dead ends. Bots require precise navigation to reach the end point in the shortest possible time. A special element is introduced in the track and disclosed only on the day of the event, adding an extra layer of challenge and unpredictability.
Line-O-Mania
Poster coming soon
Stages & Timeline
Line Follower Run
25 Oct 2026
Run at IIIT Nagpur on a track disclosed on the spot. One minute is allowed for sensor calibration before the run; the timer starts regardless after that. Scoring is (600 − time taken in seconds) − (penalties + skips), with bonus points for completing the track.
Rules & Regulations
- Robots must be completely autonomous — no remote-controlled bots allowed.
- A pre-run inspection will be conducted.
- No pneumatics, hydraulics or harmful mechanisms are allowed.
- No pre-made kits or Lego kits are permitted.
- Maximum DC voltage of 12 V between any two circuit points.
- If the bot malfunctions, a 30-second repair timeout may be taken; runtime resumes after 30 seconds or whenever the team is ready.
- Only one member selected by the team may hand-touch the bot if required.
- Damaging the arena leads to instant disqualification.
- If the bot leaves the track or needs intervention it restarts from the previous checkpoint; only five such penalties are allowed before disqualification.
- One minute is allowed for sensor calibration before the run; the timer starts regardless after this.
- The judge's decision is final and binding, and misbehaviour leads to immediate disqualification.
- Rules may be subject to change according to the circumstances.
Contact Organizers
TantraFiesta IIIT Nagpur
tantrafiesta@iiitn.ac.inIoTics IoT and Robotics wing
+91 93430 80363iotics@iiitn.ac.inShreyansh Jain
+91 83027 99631bt25eci003@iiitn.ac.in