ROBOTICS CATEGORY A
AI Motion Rescue — Individual
Control the Official AI Mission Robot Kit using AI Pose Recognition to complete a rescue mission — no remote control allowed.
Local case studies are welcome: Victoria Pass is the official 2026 reference case. Students may also research a comparable real-world road collapse, landslip, closure or infrastructure disruption from their own state or territory, including Lions Road in the Kyogle region. The case selected does not itself affect eligibility or scoring; the same mission, submission requirements and judging criteria apply.
Sample Project Video 🎥
Watch a Robotics sample to see how robot operation, design and code can be demonstrated clearly.
Your Mission 🎯
Control the official MRT AI robot using AI Pose Recognition via webcam and Bluetooth. Navigate through obstacles to move a rescue object from the start zone to the destination — all within 3 minutes.
⚠️ Remote control, manual control, and keyboard/mouse control are not allowed. The robot must be controlled entirely through body pose recognition.
Mission Field 🗺️
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Field Size | Approx. 120cm × 90cm |
| Start Base | 30cm × 30cm |
| Destination Zone | 25cm × 25cm |
| Rescue Object | Approx. 4.6 × 4.2 × 3.6cm |
| Obstacles | 3–5 simple classroom obstacles (cups, blocks, boxes) |
| Time Limit | 3 minutes |
Mission Flow
- Start at the Start Base
- Control robot using AI pose recognition via webcam
- Navigate through obstacles
- Reach the rescue object (push, pull, guide, carry, or walk it)
- Move the object to the Destination Zone
- Complete within 3 minutes
AI Requirement 🧠
Custom Pose Classification model required
Train your own Pose Classification model using Google Teachable Machine, connect it to the robot-control project, and submit the exported model URL.
⚠️ The sample model may be used while learning, but it is not an eligible final Category A submission. Category A and Category B use the same AI requirement.
Hardware Restrictions 🔧
✅ MRTNODE / MRT AI Node Board✅ DC Motors × 2✅ Servo Motor × 1✅ Official structural parts
Not allowed:
Extra motorsExtra sensorsThird-party partsRemote controlOther robot platforms
🛒 Get the Official AI Mission Robot Kit — includes everything needed.
Evaluation Criteria 📊
| Criteria | Beginning (1) | Developing (2) | Accomplished (3) | Exemplary (4) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Completion | Not attempted | Partial attempt | Most of mission completed | Full mission with precision | ×5 = 20 |
| Custom AI Model & Control | Model/control not demonstrated | Basic model with inconsistent recognition | Effective custom model and reliable pose mapping | Well-trained model with smooth, purposeful control | ×5 = 20 |
| Robot Engineering | Robot doesn’t move | Basic movement | Effective structure for object transport | Clever mechanism design | ×5 = 20 |
| Theme Connection | No rescue context | Weakly related | Clear rescue scenario | Thoughtful emergency response design | ×5 = 20 |
| Presentation | No explanation | Brief demo | Clear demo + technical explanation | Detailed walkthrough of AI + engineering | ×4 = 20 |
Total: 100 points
How to Get Started 🚀
All robot assembly guides, AI pose training tutorials, Bluetooth connection instructions, mission rules, and submission guidelines are provided through the MRT eLearning courses after registration.
Official competition prep course: ⭐ 451 AI Motion Rescue
📌 Students do not need to choose their category during registration. Submit when your project is ready.
Submission Requirements 📦
- One combined Presentation & Robot Operation Video — maximum 6 minutes; longer videos cannot be finalised
- Show the participant introduction, project and robot/code overview, forward, backward, left/right movement or turning, servo control, pose response, testing, learning and improvements
- A required Code File — SB3 only
- A required Teachable Machine Pose model URL
- An optional Project Note — two to five sentences if already prepared; it may be left blank
Online qualification is evidence of the required controls, not the 3-minute final run. Upload the video, SB3 and model URL directly through the RCC Dashboard. A competition field and complete mission run are not required at this stage. The 3-minute official mission is used at the in-person Robotics Final. A written report is not required. An individually registered student may submit through their own linked RCC student account, or a parent/guardian may submit through the linked family account.
Australian Curriculum Connections 🇦🇺
| Curriculum Area | Connection |
|---|---|
| Digital Technologies | AI input processing, Bluetooth control, conditional program logic, digital solutions |
| Design & Technologies | Robot structure design, prototyping, testing, iterative improvement |
| Science | Forces, motion, friction, motors, structural stability |
| Mathematics | Distance, angles, time management, path planning |
| Critical & Creative Thinking | Problem analysis, solution design, engineering decisions |
Aligned with Australian Curriculum V9.0
“Move your body. Control your robot. Complete the rescue mission.”
