RCJQ Inaugural Annual Sumo Competition

About the Competition

Robot-sumo is an exciting robotics competition inspired by traditional sumo wrestling. In this event, two robots engage in a head-to-head battle aiming to push each other out of a circular arena. It’s a test of strength, strategy, and engineering skills—no weapons, just pushing power!

All robots participating in the RCJQ Sumo Challenge must be constructed using LEGO and powered exclusively by LEGO robotics platforms. Participants may include student-designed 3D printed parts, provided these are attached using LEGO pieces and are original designs.

Competition Spirit

RoboCup Junior events emphasize learning, collaboration, and sportsmanship. We encourage participants to engage with peers, ask questions, and share technological insights, contributing to an enriching experience for all involved. The guiding principle remains, “It’s not whether you win or lose, but how much you learn that counts.”

Competition Structure

Preliminary Rounds: Teams compete in initial rounds to earn points.
Semi-Finals: The top 8 teams from primary and secondary divisions compete in knockout rounds.
Finals: Winners from semi-finals proceed to compete for 1st and 2nd place, while runners-up compete for 3rd place.

Arena Specifications

The battle arena is a circular platform (1-meter diameter) constructed from 8-12mm MDF, elevated 10-15mm above ground, marked with a 15mm white border.

Teams must stay informed of any local rule variations announced prior to the event through official emails or the RoboCup Junior Queensland webpage. For detailed rules and further information, please refer to the General Rules.

Join us for an engaging robotics competition that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and technological excellence!