TIR Line Follower
Think it’s simple? Think again! The hardware may be provided, but that’s just the beginning. Your mission is to bring the robot to life: solder the official kit, assemble the components, and program an ESP32-C6 so your creation can follow a black line across a white track packed with curves, gaps, intersections, and tricky surprises.
Every team starts with the same robot kit, ensuring a level playing field while teaching real hardware skills. Equipped with infrared sensors, differential drive motors, and an ESP32-C6 controller, your robot must be carefully calibrated to adapt to variable lighting and unpredictable line patterns. As the competition progresses, tracks become increasingly complex—from simple bends to forks and demanding intersections—pushing teams to refine both their control systems and their strategies.
Scoring rewards both precision and speed: points are awarded for completing course elements, with bonus points for the fastest finishes. Accessible to newcomers but tough enough to push advanced teams, the competition challenges participants to master not just hardware assembly, but also the algorithms and adaptability that define robotics. The most successful robots balance clever code with robust design, turning strategy into victory.
How To start
Read the rules, build your robot, and stay connected on Discord and email for updates (including hotel discounts). If you need a visa invitation letter, you can request one. Then, make sure you complete these steps by the listed dates:
Thursday, September 25th – Pre-register your team using [this form].
Monday, October 6th — Purchase your robot kit using [this page].
Monday, October 6th – Pay on the [ticketing page] to confirm registration.
Wednesday, October 29th (4 pm) – Arrive in Monterrey and check in.
To participate in the Line Follower category, every team must purchase the official TIR Line Follower Kit, which includes the standardized PCB control and sensing board required for competition. This ensures all teams compete on equal footing, with hardware that is compatible with the event’s rules and fair to evaluate. Without this kit, teams will not be allowed to compete in this category
Purchase your Robot!
✅ Kits will ship late September, so you’ll have plenty of time to get hands-on before competition day.
✅ While you wait, you can sharpen your skills using the official simulator (based on CoppeliaSim + Python), testing control strategies and practicing programming.
✅ Assembly will require soldering and calibration, practice in advance!
