The Robot Challenge Screen platform provides a web‑based hub that centralizes competition setup, live scoring, and participant interactions for robotics contests. It offers role‑based access, real‑time WebSocket updates, and a drag‑and‑drop challenge builder, while its RESTful API connects external robot controllers and telemetry sources. All data is stored in a cloud database with audit logs and exportable analytics for post‑event review.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Organizers of robotics competitions often rely on ad‑hoc tools or manual processes to present challenge information, track participant progress, and manage real‑time interactions, leading to inconsistent experiences and administrative overhead. Participants and judges need a reliable, secure interface that synchronizes competition data without requiring complex setup or specialized hardware.
Solution
The Robot Challenge Screen platform delivers a web‑based hub that centralizes all competition workflows in a single, browser‑accessible interface. Administrators can configure challenge parameters, schedule rounds, and monitor live scores through an intuitive dashboard, while participants access their task details and submit results via secure, cookie‑enabled sessions. Real‑time data synchronization ensures that scores and status updates propagate instantly to all viewers, reducing latency and eliminating the need for separate display systems. Built‑in authentication and role‑based access controls protect competition integrity, and the platform’s API enables integration with external robotics hardware or telemetry sources. All interactions are logged and stored in a cloud database, providing audit trails and post‑event analytics for future planning.
Target Audience
The primary customers are robotics competition organizers, educational institutions running STEM contests, and hobbyist clubs that require a streamlined, secure digital environment for managing events and participant interactions.
Features
- Role‑based user management with secure cookie‑based sessions for admins, participants, and judges
- Real‑time scoreboard and live‑update feed powered by WebSocket communication
- Drag‑and‑drop challenge builder allowing organizers to define tasks, scoring rules, and time limits without coding
- RESTful API for connecting external robot controllers, telemetry streams, or IoT sensors
- Automated result validation and error checking to ensure data consistency before submission
- Exportable CSV/JSON reports and visual analytics dashboards for post‑event review
- Responsive design that works on desktops, tablets, and mobile browsers without additional software