About SUMOBOTS.
SUMOBOTS is the ultimate test of engineering, strategy, and robotic combat. Your mission: design, build, and program an autonomous bot to push opponents out of the ring. This is not just any competition—it's a battleground where only the best survive.
For UNSW students, it starts here. The Standard Stream is exclusive to UNSW, giving students a chance to develop their skills and battle it out among their peers. But the true test lies ahead — The Open Stream is open to all universities, bringing the best student engineers from other institutions into the ring.
Will your bot rise to the challenge?
Select Your Path
UNSW Exclusive
This competition is exclusive to UNSW students.
Beginner Friendly
This stream is designed for those who are new to the field.
Equal Opportunity
All competitors use the same core components.
Guidance and Support
Each team will be assigned a mentor to guide them throughout the competition.
Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Max Dimension | 200mm x 200mm |
Max Weight | 1kg |
Budget | $200 (supplied kit and preapproved extras list only) |
Customization | Limited to preapproved components |
For more detailed competition rules and guidelines, refer to the official rulebook.
Official RulebookEvent Schedule.
Get ready for the ultimate showdown! Teams will battle head-to-head, pushing their Sumobots to the limit in a test of strategy, speed, and control.
Yet to be disclosed.
Details are still being finalised—stay tuned!
UNSW students can also explore our workshops to sharpen their skills before the competition.
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The prize pool for SUMOBOTS 2025 is over $2000! The exact prize breakdown for each category is currently being finalised.
You can participate only in teams of 2 to 6 members. If you are interested in participating in the SUMOBOTS but do not have a team, we will assist you in connecting with other individual participants to form a team.
Anyone can participate in the competition, but eligibility depends on the chosen stream. The Standard Stream is exclusively for UNSW students, while the Open Stream welcomes both UNSW and non-UNSW participants.
No prior experience is necessary! We will host workshops to help you get started with building and programming your Sumobot.
The Sumobots Standard stream is ideal for complete beginners, and students looking to develop their technical skills. In our workshops we teach you all the skills you need to create a sumobot from scratch. In 2024, 5/8 quarter-finalist teams had no experience before sumobots!
Stay tuned for updates on our social media channels. We will announce the competition dates, workshops, and registration details soon!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Our sponsors allow us to host hundreds of students every year and provide them with great learning opportunities and fun experiences.
If you would like to help us do the same this year, contact us at industry@ramsocunsw.org, today!
Further Support.
If you require immediate support and you are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, you can contact the following for free, confidential, and anonymous support:
UNSW Mental Wellbeing Support:
- If your life or somebody else's life is at risk, call 000 immediately.
- 24/7 UNSW Mental Health Support: (02) 9385 5418
- After-hours SMS support: Text 0485 826 595 for confidential one-to-one chat (Available Monday - Friday, 5pm - 9am / 24 hours on weekends and public holidays)
For students in Australia:
- Lifeline (24 hour): 13 11 14 phone line for crisis support and suicide prevention.
- Mental Health Line (24 hour): 1800 011 511 phone line for mental health acute care.