Project Overview
SLTC LETHALBOTS 2025 is the premier robotics battle competition in Sri Lanka, bringing together the brightest minds to compete, learn, and innovate.
Rules & Regulations
Familiarize yourself with the competition guidelines to ensure fair play and safety for all participants.
Team Requirements
Maximum of 3 team members, including alternates.
Each participant can be in only one team.
One team leader required to handle all communications.
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Choose an appropriate, pronounceable team name.
Teams may give a separate robot name (defaults to team name if not).
Team leader must register all members and the robot.
All members must wear official event tags.
Robot Specifications
Robot weight must not exceed 15kg.
Dimension of the robot must be within 45cm x 45cm x 45cm (L × W × H).
Must have an internal power supply, max 24V between any two points.
No internal combustion engines.
No detachable or secondary robots.
Must have a clearly indicated start switch.
Must not pose danger to judges, operators, or spectators.
Must not damage the arena floor or fencing.
No liquids, signal jammers, or hazardous materials.
Must avoid radio frequency conflicts (use digital transmitters).
All robots must pass a technical inspection.
Any hazardous functions may be restricted by judges.
Safety Requirements
Robots undergo initial inspection before competing.
A second inspection is required before the semifinals.
Any breach of safety rules results in immediate disqualification.
Includes: turning on weapons in restricted areas, causing damage, unsafe behavior.
Teams have 1 minute for robot calibration before a match.
No code or hardware changes allowed during calibration.
Robot must be deactivated before handling.
At least 2 team members must know how to safely activate/deactivate the robot.
Competition Procedures
Double-elimination format – each team gets two chances.
Matches are 3 minutes long (active fight time).
Teams must arrive 15 minutes before the match.
1 timeout per team per match (no repairs allowed).
Battle side of the arena selection is decided by a coin toss.
Disqualification for rule violations, inactivity, or surrender.
Late comers directly enter the loser's bracket.
No signal jammers or hazardous devices allowed.
Team Prizes
Compete for prestigious awards and substantial prizes that recognize excellence in robotics.
Winner
Rs. 100,000
Awarded for unmatched design, performance, and dominance in the arena.
1st Runner Up
Rs. 75,000
Recognized for exceptional skills, innovation, and competitive spirit.
2nd Runner Up
Rs. 50,000
Honored for outstanding effort, strategy, and technical execution.
Event Timeline
Mark these important dates on your calendar to stay on track throughout the competition.
Registration Open
April 24, 2025
The battle begins here! Start crafting your ultimate combat robot. Let the countdown to glory begin.
Registration Close
July 04, 2025
The gates are closing! Don't miss your chance to compete in the most electrifying robot showdown of the year.
Awareness Meeting
July 13, 2025
Stay informed and battle-ready. This session covers final reminders, rule clarifications & safety protocols.
Battle Draw
July 15, 2025
Find out your first opponent! The official match lineup will be revealed—get ready to plan your strategy.
Battle Day
July 15, 2025
This is it. Step into the arena, showcase your creation, and fight for glory, innovation, and victory.
Past Event Memories
Relive the excitement and innovation from our previous robotics competitions.
Our Partners
We're grateful to these organizations for making the Robotic Battle Competition possible.
Official Sponsors



Beverage Partners


Contact Us
Have questions about the competition? Reach out to our team for assistance.

Dr. Chamith Chandrarathna
Acting Department Head - Applied Electronics





