Rube Goldberg Challenge
Machine Specifications

Deadline for abstract submission extended till 17th Jan, 2010

Total Prize money worth INR 35,000.

Machine Specifications

  • The number of members in a team is restricted to five.

  • The machine must complete the task as described in the challenge.

  • The machine must be no larger than 12ft by 12ft and 8 ft height.

  • The machine must have a minimum of fifteen (15) steps. There is no maximum number of steps.

  • The machine must take no more than five (5) minutes per run.

  • The machine is allowed reset time of maximum fifteen (15) minutes.

  • No corporate logos or names may be displayed on the machines.

  • The machine must not imply profane, indecent or lewd expressions.

  • Any loose or flying objects must remain within the set boundaries of the machine.

  • You are not allowed to use any electronic/electrical device requiring more than 12 volt DC supply.

  • No power points would be supplied. However batteries may be used.

  • No flames may be used on the machine.

  • No hazardous materials or explosives can be used on the machine.

  • Any destructive action against another machine is grounds for disqualification.



For any queries contact us at rube@techkriti.org or any of the co-ordinators -

Event Coordinators:

Tusheet Shrivastava tusheet@iitk.ac.in 9956817156
Harsh Gupta harshg@iitk.ac.in 9956772053

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