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Karachi · 23 January 2027
Your ideas.
Real robots.
One big arena.
ZenCode Robotics League 2027 brings young programmers, robot builders and combat teams together for a day of code, competition and discovery.
Event day23 January 2027
Three main categoriesFour award divisions
Early bird ends20 November 2026
Registration closes20 December 2026
Choose your arena
Different skills.
The same competitive spirit.
Code a supplied ZenKit, drive your own soccer robot, or put your combat engineering to the test. Select a category to explore.
THE CODING CHALLENGE
Mission Code
A task you haven’t seen. A robot ready to go. Thirty minutes to turn your logic into action. Every participant gets an identical ZenKit at the venue.
Individual entrySchool students ages 6–12Robot provided
Proposed scoring: 50 task performance / 20 logic / 30 explanation. Final task sheet confirmed by judges.
- Robot
- Identical ZenKit supplied
- Programming
- mBlock or C++
- Total session
- 30 minutes
- What’s included
- Programming, testing and performance
- Task announcement
- Revealed on site
- Arrival
- Your assigned batch
- After your session
- Return for the closing ceremony
THE ROBOT SPORT
Robo Soccer
Build it. Bring it. Play to win. Two remotely controlled robots go head to head in a fast three-minute match. The robot scoring more goals wins.
Up to 4 membersSchool students ages 6–12Bring your robot
- Match
- 1 robot versus 1 robot
- Maximum weight
- 1 kg
- Maximum size
- 12 × 12 × 12 inches
- Battery limit
- 13.2 V · 3S within limit
- Match duration
- 3 minutes
- Arena
- 8 × 4 feet
- Ball
- Tennis ball · approximately 65 mm
THE COMBAT CHALLENGE
Battle of Metals
Two robots enter the enclosed arena. Engineering, control and effective attacks decide who stays operational. A working active weapon is mandatory.
Up to 4 membersSeparate divisionsBring your robot
Student division is for first-time combat robotics participants. Student robots compete only against Student robots.
- Maximum weight
- 2 kg
- Maximum footprint
- 15 × 15 inches
- Battery specification
- 24 V (6S)
- Active working weapon
- Required · no weapon means disqualification
- Duration and timeouts
- 5 minutes · no tactical timeouts
- Both robots survive?
- Judges decide or call a rematch
- Overweight?
- Immediate disqualification
Plan your entry
One clear fee.
No per-member surprises.
25% early bird savings through 20 November 2026Mission Code is priced per student. Robot categories are priced per team, including up to four registered members.
| Category | Standard fee | Early bird fee |
|---|---|---|
| Mission CodePer individual student | PKR 2,000 | PKR 1,500 |
| Robo SoccerPer team · up to 4 members | PKR 2,000 | PKR 1,500 |
| Battle of Metals / StudentPer team · up to 4 members | PKR 1,000 | PKR 750 |
| Battle of Metals / ProfessionalPer team · no early bird discount | PKR 3,000 | PKR 3,000 |
Example: a four-member Robo Soccer team pays PKR 1,500 total during early bird registration. Entry in one category does not register you in another. All deadlines follow Pakistan Standard Time.
From registration to the arena
Your next three moves.
Pay and share proof
Transfer the applicable fee to the account below. Share the payment screenshot, reference and participant or team name on either event WhatsApp number for verification.
Prepare and show up
Follow your assigned batch or match schedule. Bring your robot for Soccer or Battle; Mission Code uses our ZenKit. Attend inspection and follow official instructions.
Fee submission details
Meezan Bank
- Account title
- ZENCODE EDUCATION (PRIVATE) LIMITED
- Account number
- 10450112791594
Send your payment screenshot
Include your registration reference and participant or team name. Your competition slot is confirmed after the organizer verifies your payment.
Registration closes on 20 December 2026. Batch allocations and match schedules are communicated separately.
The arena is calling
Counting down to 23 January 2027, 9 AM in Karachi.
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Meet us here
Sadequain Academy.
Karachi’s next robot arena.
Sadequain Academy
Main University Road, Karachi
23 January 2027 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Pakistan Standard Time
Report according to your assigned session or match schedule. The event closes with awards and prizes for Robo Soccer, Mission Code, and both Battle of Metals divisions.
Build with the rules in mind
The details that matter.
Read the general rules and your category’s complete guidance. Technical limits include the robot’s battery and attached match equipment.
General competition rules
Mission Code · rules and assessment
Robo Soccer · inspection and match rules
Battle of Metals · matches, judging and conduct
Inspection checklist
Present a complete match-ready robot. Check the battery, secure wiring, full weight, dimensions and control reliability. A robot must pass inspection before entering a match. Repairs and configuration changes may trigger reinspection.
Soccer: at or below 1 kg; 12 × 12 × 12 inches; up to 13.2 V; no combat weapon.
Battle Student: at or below 2 kg; 15 × 15 inch footprint; 24 V (6S); active working weapon.
Battle Professional: at or below 6 kg; 18 × 18 inch footprint; 48 V (12S); active working weapon.
Battle robots above their division weight limit are immediately disqualified. A missing or nonworking mandatory weapon also means disqualification. Other technical failures must be corrected and cleared before competition.
Awards, closing ceremony and pending updates
Awards and prizes are presented separately for Robo Soccer, Mission Code, Battle of Metals Student and Battle of Metals Professional. Prize descriptions, award places and the exact ceremony time will be announced.
Mission Code participants may leave after their assigned session and return for the closing ceremony.
Further updates will cover laptop arrangements and software setup, the final Mission Code task rubric, tournament draws and tied Soccer matches, Battle battery measurement basis, arena restrictions and rematch scheduling, and ceremony details.
Battle battery specifications are listed as 24 V (6S) and 48 V (12S). The organizer will confirm the inspection measurement basis and final arena restrictions. Check official updates before finalizing your build.
Before you register
A few useful answers.
Do I need to bring my own robot?
Bring your own robot for Robo Soccer and Battle of Metals. Mission Code participants use identical ZenKits supplied at the venue. Laptop provision and software requirements will be announced separately.
Who can enter each category?
Mission Code and Robo Soccer are restricted to school students ages 6–12. Mission Code is individual; Soccer allows up to four members. Battle of Metals has separate Student and Professional divisions, each with up to four members. Student is for first-time combat robotics participants. The school age restriction is not applied to Battle divisions.
Will Mission Code tasks be shared beforehand?
The judges reveal the task on site. The total 30-minute period covers programming, testing and the demonstration. Judges brief participants on completion conditions, scored attempts, resets and scoring before the session.
Does submitting the form confirm my slot?
The form saves your registration request. Pay the applicable fee, then send your payment screenshot with your reference for organizer verification and confirmation.
Can Student and Professional battle robots face each other?
No. Student robots compete only against Student robots, and Professional robots only against Professional robots. Each division has separate results, awards and prizes.
Think. Build. Code. Control.
Your next challenge starts here.
Choose your category. Bring your curiosity. Meet us on 23 January.
Register for ZRL 2027 ↗