Submission Guide

RCC 2026 submission guide

Prepare, upload, verify, finalise

The presentation is the explanation inside your video; a separate slide deck is not required. Review the plan below first, then continue to Project Submissions.

Who may submit an individual registration?

Either the student may sign in with the linked RCC student account, or a parent/guardian may sign in with the linked family account. Both reach the same participant entry; the student account can access only its own record.

AVideo only

Junior Coding Path A

One MP4 or MOV presentation video · maximum 5 minutes

Presentation order
  1. Short introduction

    First name or team name, year level, project title and one-sentence game idea. Teams briefly introduce every member.

  2. Play the complete game first

    Show the controls, goal, obstacles, scoring, ending and important features before discussing code.

  3. Explain the main code

    After playing, show the main blocks and explain how they make the game work.

  4. Testing and learning

    Describe one change, clearly say what was learned and name one future improvement.

UploadMP4 or MOV onlyNo SB3 or project file
B/CVideo + project

Coding Paths B and C

Presentation video · maximum 5 minutes · plus editable SB3

Presentation order
  1. Short introduction

    Introduce the participant/team, project title, theme problem and the game's purpose. Teams introduce every member and contribution.

  2. Play the complete game first

    Show controls, mission, obstacles, levels, scoring and the ending before explaining the code.

  3. Explain design, code and AI

    Connect visible features to events, variables, conditions, functions and other important logic. Path C also shows its trained poses and pose-to-action mapping.

  4. Testing and learning

    Show one problem and improvement, explain what was learned and identify the next improvement.

UploadMP4/MOV + SB3Path C also adds a valid custom Pose model URL · project note optional
A/BAI Motion Rescue

Robotics A and B

Combined presentation and operation video · maximum 6 minutes

What the video must show
  1. Short introduction

    A introduces the participant. B briefly introduces every team member and contribution. State the project title and rescue idea.

  2. Robot operation

    Clearly show forward, backward, left/right movement or turning, servo control and response to the student-trained custom Pose model.

  3. Technical explanation

    Show the important SB3 code and explain control logic, trained poses, pose-to-action mapping and robot design choices.

  4. Testing and learning

    Describe one problem, test and change; clearly state what was learned and what would be improved next.

UploadMP4/MOV + SB3 + custom Pose model URLA is individual; B is a same-school team of 2–5. Every other requirement is identical.
COpen Rescue Robotics

Robotics C

Combined presentation and operation video · maximum 6 minutes

What the video must show
  1. Short introduction and problem

    Introduce the participant/team, every member's contribution, project title, researched rescue problem and proposed solution.

  2. Robot operation

    Show the movements, sensors, mechanisms and controls relevant to the solution and make the outcome visible.

  3. Engineering and code

    Explain the structure, important control logic, design decisions and AI integration when AI is used.

  4. Testing and learning

    Describe one problem, test and change; clearly state what was learned and the next improvement.

UploadMP4/MOV + SB3 or editable-source ZIPAdd the model URL when AI is used · project note optional
Presentation content

Show the project, then explain the thinking

Use one presentation video. PowerPoint, Google Slides, PDF slides, title cards and voice-over are optional; they do not replace a visible working demonstration or the student's own explanation.

Required in every Coding and Robotics category

Begin with a short personal or team introduction and finish by clearly explaining what the participant or team learned. Teams should briefly introduce every member and each contribution.

01

Who are you?

Give a short personal or team introduction: first name or team name, year level, category, project title and an interest or role connected to the project. Teams briefly introduce every member and each contribution.

02

What problem does it solve?

Explain the project idea and how it responds to the challenge theme or rescue scenario. Mention the research or observation that shaped the idea where relevant.

03

Does it work?

Show the actual game, AI system or robot operating. Make the input, action and outcome visible instead of describing them only in words.

04

How does it work?

Show the important code and explain the logic in the student's own words. Robotics entries also explain controls, mechanisms, sensors or the custom Pose model used.

05

What did you learn?

Give one concrete example of a test or failure, the change made and the result. Clearly state what the participant or team learned and what would be improved next.

Coding · maximum 5 minutes

Required order: introduce → play → explain code → reflect

  1. Give a short personal or team introduction

    First name or team name, year level, category, project title, relevant interest or role, and a one-sentence game purpose. Teams briefly introduce every member.

  2. Play the game first

    Before explaining code, show a complete play-through so judges can see the controls, goal, obstacles, scoring, ending and important features.

  3. Then explain code and AI

    Connect the visible game features to important events, variables, conditions, functions or sequences. Coding C also explains its trained poses and how predictions control the game.

  4. Explain testing and learning

    Describe one test and improvement, clearly say what was learned, and name the next improvement.

Applies to every Coding pathway: introduce first, play the game before the code explanation, and finish with what was learned. Junior Coding Path A may keep each explanation age-appropriate. An adult may operate the camera, but the student's own understanding should be clear.

Robotics · maximum 6 minutes

Recommended video plan

  1. Give a short personal or team introduction

    First name or team name, year level, category, project title and relevant interest or role. Teams briefly introduce every member and contribution.

  2. Explain the rescue problem

    The need, proposed robot solution and why the design is useful.

  3. Show the robot operating

    A/B show forward, backward, left/right movement or turning, servo control and response to the student-trained custom Pose model. C shows movements, sensors, mechanisms and controls relevant to its solution.

  4. Explain technical choices

    Show the important code and explain control logic. A/B also explain trained poses, pose-to-action mapping and robot design; C explains engineering, sensors and AI where used.

  5. Show testing and iteration

    Describe one problem, the change made and the observed result.

  6. Explain what you learned

    Clearly state what the participant or team learned, then summarise the outcome and next improvement.

Robotics A and B: use the same content, technical evidence and judging requirements. The only difference is that A is one student and B is a same-school team of 2–5.

The time ranges are a recommended plan, not separate files.

Submit one continuous or edited video. You may switch between the presenter, screen recording and close-up robot footage as long as the final video stays within the category limit.

Before exporting

Recording checklist

  • Use landscape video where possible and make speech, screen text and robot movement easy to understand.
  • Show the actual project running; slides, photos or claims without a working demonstration are not enough.
  • Zoom in or use screen recording for code so judges can see the blocks or source being discussed.
  • Notes and editing are allowed. Professional filming, effects and memorised speech are not required.
  • Do not show contact details, passwords, login screens or unrelated students.
  • Play the exported MP4 or MOV from beginning to end and check picture, sound and duration.
Final checklist

Complete these steps before finalising

  1. 1
    Choose the correct entry

    Select a named student or an eligible same-school team of 2–5.

  2. 2
    Select pathway and title

    The form displays the files required for that pathway.

  3. 3
    Upload the video

    MP4 or MOV. Coding maximum 1 GB; Robotics maximum 1.5 GB.

  4. 4
    Upload the project

    Coding B/C and Robotics A/B use SB3. Only Robotics C accepts an editable-source ZIP.

  5. 5
    Add the model URL

    Required for Coding C and Robotics A/B; optional for Robotics C when AI is used.

  6. 6
    Wait for verification

    Every required file must show Ready before finalisation.

  7. 7
    Confirm permissions and finalise

    Judging, YouTube Unlisted processing and public-gallery display are mandatory. The entry then locks.

Online Robotics qualification

The video is evidence of the required operation and explanation. A competition field and complete mission run are not required online; the three-minute A/B mission applies at the in-person final.

Category C packaging only

For Python, Arduino, MakeCode, LEGO or another non-SB3 Category C platform, place the original editable project/source files in one `.zip`. PDFs, screenshots, repository links and media-only ZIP files do not replace the original project.

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