APRA CATEGORIES
FIVE CATEGORIES
AGE SIX TO EIGHTEEN

Step into a world where innovation meets adventure with this year’s theme: “Forge Ahead, Soar High, Embrace the Game!”.
Witness the clash of steel in the Iron Three Mission, feel the thrill of the skies in Sky Delivery Relay, and experience the perfect blend of strategy, creativity, and excitement as robotics take center stage in an unforgettable competition.

APRA CATEGORIES
SAM LABS BASED CHALLENGE (AGE 6-10)
Mission - Iron Three
Iron Three Mission is an exhilarating robotics triathlon where strategy meets excitement! Robots take on the roles of athletes, competing in swimming, cycling, and running events. Players must program their robots to tackle tasks, earn points, and race to victory. It’s a thrilling test of innovation, speed, and teamwork!

LEGO® BASED CHALLENGE (AGE 9 -13 / 13 - 18)
Relay Mission - Sky Delivery
Invites players into a futuristic world where robots become drones, delivering and collecting parcels across floating islands. Participants must strategize to recharge their robots, navigate complex routes, and optimize deliveries in this thrilling challenge of precision, speed, and creativity—an unforgettable experience of the skies!

Remote Soccer
The Remote Soccer platform that is revolutionizing the way we play the beautiful game. With the latest in robotics, participants are creating a team of robots to take part in soccer matches, allowing players to experience the thrill of strategy and competition.
Remote Sumo
The Remote Sumo Competition is an exciting way to enjoy the thrill of traditional Japanese Sumo Wrestling. Participants take turns to remotely control robots that bump into each other, trying to push their opponents off the field until one is victorious.
Auto Sumo
Auto Sumo Competition that brings together teams from around the world to compete with self-developed sumo robots in an automated programming challenge. Each team builds, programs and tests its robot to see if it can push its opponents out of the competition field.
GAME RULES
The official rules for the APRA International Final are designed to ensure fair and equal competition amongst all participants. All participants must adhere to the rules set forth in order to be eligible for prizes and recognition. Failure to adhere to the rules may result in disqualification from the competition. Good luck!
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We provide clarification services to ensure that all participants understand the rules. Our Questions & Answers section is the best place to get answers to any questions you may have about the rules. All answers given on the section are considered official and are part of the rules.
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RELAY MISSION - KITCHEN SIMULATION
Age: Elementary : 9-13 | Junior : 13-18
Team Size: 2-3 people guided by a coach
Hardware: LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT or EV3 or SPIKE
Software: LEGO® SPIKE Prime / LEGO® Classroom / LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Inventor / LEGO® MINDSTORMSTM EV3 or NXT / ROBOLAB

SPIKE Remote Soccer
Age: Elementary 9-13 | Junior 13 - 18
Team Size: 2-3 people guided by a coach
Hardware: LEGO® MINDSTORMS® SPIKE Prime
Remote Control: PS5 / PS4 / XBOX / Dragon War or any compatible remote control
Software: LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Inventor

SPIKE Remote Sumo
Age: Elementary : 9-13
Team Size: 1-3 people guided by a coach
Hardware: LEGO® MINDSTORMS® SPIKE Prime
Remote Control: PS5 / PS4 / XBOX / Dragon War or any compatible remote control
Software: LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Inventor
