Maringá hosts ‘Robot Battle’ as Inova Week registration closes

Registration for the ‘Robot Battle’ competition, part of the 6th edition of Inova Week in Maringá, closes this Thursday, the 15th. The event is organized by the Maringá Agency for Innovation and Technology (Amitech) in partnership with several local entities, including Sebrae.

The competition, scheduled for the 22nd, features teams ranging from elementary to higher education students. Matches follow a single-elimination format with a maximum duration of two minutes, where the goal is to force the opponent's robot out of the arena.

Technical inspections, including weighing and measuring, will take place at 9:30 am at Amitech. To ensure safety, robots equipped with blades, electrical discharges, or other hazardous devices will be disqualified. The event is open to the public, with the winner to be announced at 5:00 pm.