Season 2026 // Active Arena

Combat Arena

Drone races, robot car challenges, and engineering combat tournaments.

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Drone Competitions

B1_Protocol

Drone Flight

Manual precision flight through obstacle courses. No coding required — master throttle, pitch and yaw control.

groupSolo or Team
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Coded Drone Flight

Program autonomous waypoint navigation. Highest accuracy and fastest completion wins.

codePython Required
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Beam Speeder Race

High-speed racing through neon-lit beam gates. Combine manual control with coded assist modules.

speedTime-based Scoring
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Robot Car Competitions

C1

Pick & Place

Autonomous object retrieval and precise placement challenges.

C2

Speed Run

Line-following and beam-tracking at maximum velocity.

C3

NatCar

Navigation-autonomous technology challenge on unknown tracks.

C4

Sumo Combat

Push your opponent out of the ring. Strategy meets raw power.

C5

Soccer Bot

Team-based robotic soccer with autonomous coordination.

How To Enter

01

Register

Create your team profile on our portal.

02

Form Team

Build your squad of 2-5 members.

03

Build Bot

Prepare your robot for competition specs.

04

Compete

Enter the arena and claim victory.

Prizes & Recognition

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Gold

$10,000

+ Trophy + Global Recognition

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Silver

$7,500

+ Medal + Certificate

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Bronze

$3,500

+ Medal + Certificate

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Upcoming Competition

Live Event Registration Open

World Robotics
Championship 2026

The ultimate global showdown. Teams from across the world compete in drone racing, robot car challenges, and sumo combat. Build your bot, sharpen your code, and claim the title.

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Date

SEP 15 — 17, 2026

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Location

Global // Online + Regional Hubs

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Teams

256 Slots Available

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Prize Pool

$50,000+ in Prizes

Drone Racing Robot Car Sumo Combat Soccer Bot
Register Your Team

Register Your Team

Secure your spot in the next CodingInABox competition season. Limited slots available per category.

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