π Welcome to the Challenge!
Everything you need to know β from registration to project submission β in 5 simple steps.
β Register & Pay
Choose School Group ($20/student) or Individual ($30) registration.
After Stripe payment, your account is automatically activated.
π₯ Add Your Students
Log in to your RCC Dashboard and click “+ Add Participant”.
Enter each student’s name, grade, and challenge pathway (Coding / Robotics / STEM Learning).
You can also form Teams from the Team Management tab and assign students to them for group challenges.
π Start STEM eLearning
Student accounts are automatically created on the eLearning platform when you add them to the RCC Dashboard.
URL: elearning.mrtrobotics.com/teacher-portal/
Email: Your registered email
π Set Password β
URL: elearning.mrtrobotics.com/login
Username: firstname.lastname
Password: Sent via registration email to parent
π€ Submit Projects
From your Dashboard’s “Project Submissions” tab, click “+ Submit” next to each student or team.
You’ll need:
Project Title
Required
YouTube Video
Demo / Pitch
Code Link
GitHub / Scratch
π‘ You can save as Draft first and Finalize later. Once submitted, projects are locked.
π Awards & Results
Judging takes place after submission deadlines close.
Award Announcement & Prize Dispatch: Monday, 9 November 2026
All participants receive a digital certificate. Winners receive medals, trophies, and robot kits!
π eLearning Course Pathways
After registration, students receive access to selected MRT eLearning courses on elearning.mrtrobotics.com
π€ 1. Robotics Challenge Preparation
Students registered for the Robotics Challenge will receive access to the MRT Robotics learning courses. All robotics courses may be opened for learning and practice.
STEM AI Robot Control 451
Learn machine learning, AI motion recognition, and robot control through MRT AI Studio.
π’ 2. Mathematics Challenge Preparation
Students receive access to the mathematics course that matches their school year level.
Year 3 Maths
Year 4 Maths
Year 5 Maths
Level-matched
π» 3. Coding Challenge Preparation
Students may access coding courses depending on their level:
Beginner (K-2)
Intermediate
Advanced review
Official STEM prep course
π 4. STEM Award Criteria
The STEM Award is given to students who faithfully complete both:
The award is based on consistency, completion, accuracy, and learning effort through the eLearning platform.
π Key Dates
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Friday, 25 September 2026
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Friday, 25 September 2026
20β21 October 2026 (TBC)
Monday, 9 November 2026
Ready to Get Started?
Register now and begin your challenge journey!
β Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Each student can submit up to 1 Coding + 1 Robotics project. The STEM Challenge (eLearning) is available to all participants automatically.
Teachers can reset via Lost Password. Parents and teachers can reset student passwords from the Manager Dashboard. You can also use Lost Password
Yes! You can add students via the Manager Dashboard individually or by uploading a CSV file. Need more spots? Purchase additional seats from the Registration Hub.
Yes! Upload a CSV with classroom names and teacher emails. The system automatically creates teacher accounts and assigns students. Each teacher sees only their own classroom.
Yes β a parent/guardian email is required for each student. School/institutional emails (.edu.au, .school.nz) cannot be used. Please provide a personal email (Gmail, Outlook, etc.).
Log in to the Manager Dashboard β “Project Submissions” tab β record a 3-min YouTube demo β paste the link β click “Finalize & Submit”.
Have more questions?
Check our comprehensive FAQ page covering registration, payment, eLearning, submissions, and more.
