MicroMaze Qualifier and Finale
August 24, 2025 · 3:30 AM - 2:15 PM @ Colombo 07, Royal College Union Office
Description
MicroMaze 2.0 was a national-level robotics competition organized by the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) of the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) , aimed at fostering innovation and technical excellence among undergraduate students across Sri Lanka. The competition challenged participants to design, build, and program autonomous micromouse robots capable of navigating complex mazes with speed, accuracy, and intelligent decision-making, effectively bridging theoretical concepts with practical robotics engineering. The event was conducted across multiple competitive stages, beginning with qualifier rounds that shortlisted the most promising teams, followed by a highly competitive Grand Finale. MicroMaze 2.0 attracted participation from over 25 universities and numerous teams nationwide , creating a collaborative and dynamic environment for learning and innovation. Beyond the competition itself, MicroMaze 2.0 served as a valuable platform for students to develop critical thinking, teamwork, and hands-on engineering skills , while also providing exposure to industry professionals and mentors. Through its structured execution, strong academic backing, and engaging competitive atmosphere, MicroMaze 2.0 successfully inspired and empowered the next generation of robotics and technology enthusiasts in Sri Lanka. MicroMaze 2.0 was evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges comprising industry professionals and academic experts with extensive experience in robotics, embedded systems, and control engineering. The judging panel included Mr. Kanishka Wijayasekara (Solutions Architect – Zone24x7), Mr. Chamal Bandara (Managing Engineer – Elber Pvt. Ltd.), Mr. Kasun Kavishka (Mechatronics Engineer – Digital Control), Mr. Sandun Wijayarathne (Associate Architect – Embedded Systems, Zone24x7), Mr. Anuradha Kumarasinghe (Assistant Lecturer, Department of Electrical Engineering – SLIIT), and Captain Muditha Ranasinghe (Research Engineer, Centre for Defence Research & Development, Ministry of Defence). The judges were responsible for assessing the technical design, algorithm efficiency, maze-solving accuracy, speed, innovation, and overall performance of each micromouse robot throughout the competition. Their expert evaluations, constructive feedback, and adherence to standardized judging criteria ensured a fair, transparent, and industry-aligned assessment process, significantly contributing to the success and credibility of MicroMaze 2.0. The MicroMaze 2.0 Grand Finale concluded with outstanding performances from several teams who were recognized for their excellence across multiple categories. Team Decker emerged as the Champions , demonstrating superior maze-solving efficiency, speed, and technical robustness. Team Zeven secured the position of 1st Runners-Up and was also awarded Most Popular Team , reflecting both strong performance and audience appreciation. The title of 2nd Runners-Up was claimed by Team Kaetha Karuwo for their consistent and competitive execution. Additionally, Team Phantom was honored as the Most Innovative Team for their creative and advanced engineering approach, while the University of Moratuwa received the Best Ambassador award for their active participation and representation throughout the competition.
Agenda
QUALIFIER ROUND 8.00 AM - 9.00 AM - Participation Registration 9.00 AM - 9.30 AM - Opening and Welcome Session 9.30 AM - 12.00 PM - Qualifier Session 1 12.30 PM - 1.15 PM - Lunch Break 1.30 PM - 3.00 PM - Qualifier Session 2 3.00 PM - 3.30 PM - Guest Session - Innovate E 3.30 PM - 4.00 PM - Guest Session - N able FINAL ROUND 4.30 PM - 5.00 PM - Finale Introduction 5.00 PM - 6.00 PM - Final round Competition 6.00 PM - 6.05 PM - Address by Chief Guest 6.05 PM - 6.10 PM - Address by Chairperson 6.10 PM - 6.25 PM - Refreshments 6.25 PM - 6.35 PM - Highlights and recap videos 6.35 PM - 7.30 PM - Awarding Ceremony 7.30 PM - 7.35 PM - Vote of Thanks 7.35 PM - 7.45 PM - Closing Remarks