Gem Collector Challenge: Build, Control, and Conquer!
Are you fascinated by robots and engineering? Do you enjoy building things and solving challenges as a team? Kreativity League 2026 brings an exciting opportunity for students of Grades 6 to 8 through RoboQuest Jr. – Gem Collector Challenge.
This hands-on robotics competition encourages students to design, build, and operate a manually controlled robot that can collect coloured gem blocks and deposit them into the correct collection zones. Success depends on engineering skills, precision, teamwork, and smart strategy.
🤖 What is RoboQuest Jr.?
RoboQuest Jr. is an exciting robotics challenge where teams build a manually controlled robot capable of:
- Picking up coloured gem blocks
- Carrying them safely
- Depositing them in the designated collection zones
- Returning to the starting position within the allotted time
The challenge combines mechanical design, problem-solving, and accurate robot control in a competitive arena.
👥 Who Can Participate?
- Grades: 6–8
- Team Size: Maximum 3 students per team
🚀 Competition Journey
The competition consists of three stages:
👨🏫 Mentoring
Participate in LMS sessions to understand the competition rules and receive guidance from experts.
🏆 Zonal Competition
Compete with teams from your zone and demonstrate your robot's performance.
🌟 National Finale
The top 20% of teams from each zone, based on their scores, will qualify for the National Finale.
💡 Challenge Highlights
1. 💎 Gem Collector Robot
Design and build a manually controlled robot that can:
- Pick up coloured gem blocks
- Transport them safely
- Deposit them into the correct collection zones
Efficient design and smooth operation are the keys to success.
2. 🎮 Wireless Manual Control
The robot must be operated using:
- One RoboQuest controller
- One compatible remote controller
Fully autonomous robots are not permitted. Teams must manually control the robot throughout the challenge.
3. 🏟 Arena Challenge
Teams will compete on a specially designed 240 cm × 340 cm arena, inspired by the layout of an 8-ball pool table.
The robot must complete all assigned tasks within 5 minutes.
📋 Robot Specifications
To ensure fair competition, all robots must follow these technical requirements:
Robot Size
- Maximum dimensions: 25 cm × 25 cm × 20 cm
- Measured during initial inspection
- Robotic hand excluded from the size limit
- Wheels included in the measurement
- 5% tolerance permitted
Weight
- Maximum weight: 1.5 kg
Motors & Power
- BO DC motors only
- Maximum motor speed: 200 RPM
- Battery voltage must not exceed 12V
Wheels
- Maximum wheel diameter: 8 cm
- Maximum wheel width: 2.5 cm
- Omni-directional wheels are not allowed
✅ Competition Task
Each robot must:
- Start from the Manual Control Zone
- Collect coloured gem blocks using its robotic arm
- Deposit each gem into the correct collection zone
- Return safely to the starting zone before time expires
Teams will be evaluated based on accuracy, efficiency, and successful task completion.
🎯 Skills You'll Develop
Participating in RoboQuest Jr. helps students develop valuable STEM and life skills, including:
- 🤖 Robot Design & Engineering
- ⚙ Mechanical Construction
- 🎮 Manual Control & Precision
- 🧠 Strategic Thinking
- 🔧 Problem Solving
- 🤝 Teamwork & Collaboration
- 💬 Communication Skills
🌟 Why Participate?
RoboQuest Jr. provides an exciting opportunity for students to explore the fascinating world of robotics through practical learning. Participants gain hands-on experience in designing, building, testing, and operating robots while working collaboratively as a team.
Whether you're passionate about engineering, robotics, or simply enjoy solving challenging problems, this competition offers the perfect platform to learn, innovate, and showcase your talents.
Design. Build. Control. Compete.
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