📍Venue
Online | India
📅 Event Dates
Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026
🌐 Website
robu.in/arduino-physical-ai-challenge-india-2026
About the Event
The Arduino Physical AI Challenge India 2026 is a national-level innovation competition organized by Arduino, Qualcomm, and Robu.in. The challenge encourages participants to build intelligent real-world systems that can sense, process information, and take actions using the Arduino UNO Q development board. It focuses on bringing AI beyond software and into practical hardware applications through Edge AI, robotics, automation, and smart devices.
Why Attend?
- Compete for ₹30 Lakhs+ in Prizes and gain national recognition.
- Build Real-World AI Solutions using the latest Arduino UNO Q platform.
- Learn from Industry Experts through mentorship from Arduino and Qualcomm professionals.
- Showcase Your Innovation to a wider tech and maker community.
- Enhance Your Skills in AI, IoT, Robotics, and Edge Computing.
- Boost Your Portfolio & Career with a nationally recognized project.
- Network with Innovators including students, developers, startups, and makers across India.
- Transform Ideas into Impactful Products that solve real-world challenges.
Who Can Participate?
- School Students (with mentor guidance)
- College & Engineering Students
- Makers & Hardware Enthusiasts
- AI, IoT & Robotics Developers
- Startups & Innovators
- Tech Professionals and Researchers
📅 Event Timeline
1️⃣ 20 May 2026
🚀 Competition Starts & Registration Opens
2️⃣ 15 June 2026
📂 Project Submission Portal Opens
3️⃣ 25 July 2026
📝 Final Registration Deadline
4️⃣ 31 July 2026
📤 Final Project Submission Deadline
5️⃣ 15 August 2026
🏆 Winners Announcement
Exciting Prizes & Rewards
Grand Winner (Per Category) – Total Value ₹2.5L+
- ₹1,00,000 Cash Prize
- AI Laptop with Snapdragon® X Elite Processor
- Arduino® UNO™ Q Developer Kit
- All-Expenses-Paid Mentorship at Qualcomm® India Offices
- Featured on Arduino® & Qualcomm® Global Social Media Channels
- Digital Certificate
Second Prize (Per Category) – Total Value ₹1.5L+
- ₹75,000 Cash Prize
- AI Laptop with Snapdragon® Processor
- Arduino® UNO™ Q Developer Kit
- All-Expenses-Paid Mentorship at Qualcomm® India Offices
- Featured on Arduino® & Qualcomm® Global Social Media Channels
- Digital Certificate
Third Prize (Per Category) – Total Value ₹1L+
- ₹50,000 Cash Prize
- Smartphone with Snapdragon® Processor
- Arduino® UNO™ Q Developer Kit
- All-Expenses-Paid Mentorship at Qualcomm® India Offices
- Featured on Arduino® & Qualcomm® Global Social Media Channels
- Digital Certificate
Special Awards & Recognition
Best Women Project in AI (1 Award – Solo/Team)
- 💰 ₹50,000 Cash Prize
- 📱 Smartphone with Snapdragon® Processor
- 🎓 All-Expenses-Paid Mentorship at Qualcomm® India Offices
- 🌍 Feature on Arduino® & Qualcomm® Global Social Media Channels
People’s Choice Award (1 Award – Solo/Team)
- ₹50,000 Cash Prize
- Smartphone with Snapdragon® Processor
- All-Expenses-Paid Mentorship at Qualcomm® India Offices
- Feature on Arduino® & Qualcomm® Global Social Media Channels
- Awarded to the project with the highest social media engagement (Likes, Views, Shares & Comments)
Best School Team (3 Awards)
- ₹50,000 Cash Prize
- 10× Arduino® UNO™ Q Developer Kits for the School Lab (Worth ₹1.5 Lakhs)
- Institution approval on official letterhead required
Best College Team (3 Awards)
- ₹50,000 Cash Prize
- 10× Arduino® UNO™ Q Developer Kits for the College Lab (Worth ₹1.5 Lakhs)
- Institution approval on official letterhead required
Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated by a panel of industry experts on a 100-point scale based on innovation, execution, documentation, and presentation.
Total Score: 100 Points
Project Functionality & Execution – 40 Points
- Working condition and reliability of the project
- Quality of implementation
- Performance and responsiveness
- Overall execution excellence
Innovation & Originality – 25 Points
- Uniqueness of the idea
- Creativity and innovation
- Effectiveness in solving real-world problems
Technical Documentation – 20 Points
- Clear project explanation and workflow
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Circuit schematics and diagrams
- Code structure and quality
Presentation & Creativity – 15 Points
- Project presentation and demonstration
- Design thinking approach
- Creativity in implementation
- Overall user experience and impact
How to Register in Arduino Physical AI Challenge?
- Visit the challenge registration page robu.in/register-arduino-physical-ai-challenge/
- Register individually or as a team.
- Build your project using Arduino UNO Q.
- Submit your project before the deadline.
- Compete for prizes and mentorship opportunities.
Benefits
✔ Industry Recognition
✔ Hands-on AI & Hardware Experience
✔ Networking with Experts
✔ Mentorship from Arduino & Qualcomm
✔ Exciting Cash Prizes & Rewards
✔ Portfolio & Career Enhancement
