ROBO BATTLE 2026
Georgian Robotics Association is back with one of the loudest and most exciting technology events of the year — Robo Battle 2026 ⚙️. The event will take place in November in Tbilisi.
What is ROBO BATTLE
Georgian Robotics Association is back with one of the loudest and most exciting technology events of the year — Robo Battle 2026 ⚙️. The event will take place in November in Tbilisi.
Robo Battle is an engineering competition where teams design and build their own remote-controlled combat robots and face each other in a specially designed, secure combat arena.
The competition brings together engineering, mechanics, electronics, design, creativity, and combat strategy. Its goal is to support the development of combat robotics in Georgia and engage young people and technology enthusiasts in hands-on engineering.
Registration
Register on this page with the "Register a team" button. Teams may participate in more than one weight category or enter multiple different robots in the same category.
Registration deadline: October 10, 2026, 23:59 (Tbilisi time). The exact event venue will be announced soon.
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Weight categories
| Category | Weight | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antweight | 500 g | 50 ₾ | Pilot |
| Beetleweight | 1.5 kg | 50 ₾ | |
| Hobbyweight | 5.4 kg | 50 ₾ | |
| Featherweight | 13.6 kg | 50 ₾ | |
| Lightweight | 27 kg | 100 ₾ | Pilot |
The participation fee is charged per registered robot. 500 g and 27 kg categories are being introduced as pilot categories. Whether these categories will be held will depend on the number of registered teams and competition-ready robots.
Participation stages
- 01
Registration
One team representative must complete the official registration form.
- 02
Robot concept
Registered teams will receive additional instructions and will be required to submit their robot’s sketch/concept and basic technical information.
- 03
Technical inspection
Approximately one week before the event, all robots will undergo a mandatory technical and safety inspection. Only robots that successfully pass the inspection will be allowed to enter the combat arena.
Documents
Frequently asked questions
Robo Battle is a combat robot competition that brings together engineers, innovators, and technology enthusiasts. Each team is responsible for designing, assembling, tuning, and preparing their own combat robot for the competition.
Participants are free to determine the robot's construction, materials used, electronics, control system, and combat strategy, provided that the robot fully complies with the technical and safety requirements of the relevant category.
Open to all interested individuals aged 16 and over. In the case of minors, an adult team member and parental consent are required.
A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 members.
Movement, remote control, and at least one combat weapon. Please carefully review the rules document.
With a remote control system that does not interfere with the control systems of other teams. Please carefully review the rules document.
Radioactive substances, liquid nitrogen, lead, glass, and other hazardous materials. Please carefully review the rules document.