Hello ROS Community,
Tech Solstice 2026 is the annual technology festival hosted by the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Bengaluru, featuring a diverse lineup of competitive robotics events.
We invite students, robotics enthusiasts, and builders to participate in a series of hands-on challenges designed to test speed, control systems, autonomous navigation, and combat robotics.
Total Prize Pool: ₹2.6 Lakhs+
Robotics Events (further details can be found on the website)
• Robo Race
• Cosmo Clench
• Maze Runner
• Line Follower
• Robo Wars
Format & Timeline
Event Dates: 27 March – 29 March 2026
Participants will compete on-site across multiple rounds depending on the event format, with final winners determined through performance-based evaluation.
Participants are encouraged to utilize embedded systems, ROS-based architectures, simulation tools, and custom-built hardware where applicable.
Further details and registration:
https://techsolstice.mitblr.in
We look forward to participation from the robotics community.