Eligibility

The competition is open to students from IP Paris schools, schools from the French Ministry of Defense, and selected Indian institutions (IIT Madras, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Jodhpur, Hyderabad Central University).

Enrollment

To enroll in the competition, please follow these steps:

  1. Check your eligibility (see above).
  2. Fill out the Enrollment form before 22/10/2025.
  3. Wait for confirmation and further instructions by email.

Challenge Timeline

  • 21/10/2025: Launch of the challenge and release of the V0 environment: Online meeting
  • 27/11/2025: First code submission for assessment.
  • 04/12/2025: Interim review (videoconference) and first assessment.
  • 20/01/2026: Second code submission for assessment.
  • 27/01/2026: Second interim review (videoconference) and second assessment.
  • 12/03/2026: Final code submission.
  • 19/03/2026: Final evaluation and public presentation.

Note: Dates may change due to organizational constraints.

Download Software

The final version of the code for 2025-2026 (version 5.1 or later) has been available since October 21, 2025.

To get started:

  1. Visit the Swarm-Rescue GitHub repository.
  2. Follow the installation instructions in the README file.
  3. Check for updates regularly, as minor bug fixes may be released before the final evaluation.

Here are some additional links (not directly related to the competition) that may provide useful code or information:

  • PythonRobotics: Python implementations of many basic robotics algorithms

Stay Tuned

A Discord channel is available to discuss with the organizers and the other participants: Discord server

Remember to check the blog section for important news and updates. Participants will also be informed by email.