India’s Biggest Ever First-Time Physical AI & Robotics Challenge
CuriousPARC
OFFICIAL THEMES & PROBLEM
STATEMENTS
AUTOMATE INNOVATE DOMINATE
ORGANISED BY CURIOTINKER INNOVATION LLP &
S2P ROBOTICS PVT LTD
About the Challenge
CuriousPARC 2026 is a national-level innovation and technology challenge focused on
Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Automation, IoT, Computer Vision, and Future Technologies.
Students are expected to build innovative projects, research prototypes, AI models, robotics
systems, hardware solutions, or intelligent software platforms capable of solving real-world
industrial and societal problems.
Students can participate individually or in teams.
THEME 1: Physical AI
Problem Statements
Trajectory Planning
Vision Reasoning / Scene Understanding
Video to Action Mapping
Wearable Teleoperation Human-Robot Interface (for Manipulator / Bimanual Systems)
Imitation Learning (Action Prediction)
Description for Students
This theme focuses on building intelligent robotic and AI systems capable of understanding
environments, learning human actions, and performing autonomous decision-making.
Students can work on:
AI Based Autonomous navigation
AI-based Motion Planning
Human Activity Understanding
Humanoid Robotics
Robot Learning Systems
Human-Robot Interaction Platforms
Gesture Controlled Robotics
The objective is to create systems that combine AI intelligence with real-world robotic
actions.
THEME 2: Synthetic Data Generation
Problem Statements
World Models
Video to World
2D Image to 3D World
Action Demonstration Synthetic Models
Image Synthetic Data Generation
Description for Students
This theme focuses on creating synthetic environments, datasets, simulations, and AI-
generated training data for intelligent systems.
Students can develop:
AI-generated Simulation Environments
Synthetic Dataset Platforms
Virtual 3D World Generators
AI Motion Simulation Systems
Training Data Generation Tools
Digital Twin Systems
The objective is to improve AI training using scalable synthetic data solutions.
THEME 3: AI Model Optimization
Problem Statements
Model Orchestration (Ease of Deployment)
Quantization (Efficiency Improvement)
Description for Students
This theme focuses on optimizing AI models to improve deployment efficiency, speed,
memory usage, and hardware compatibility.
Students can work on:
Lightweight AI Models
Edge AI Systems
TinyML Applications
AI Deployment Frameworks
Mobile AI Optimization
Real-Time AI Inference Systems
The objective is to make AI systems faster, lighter, and deployable on real-world devices.
THEME 4: Build Your Own Boards
Problem Statements
Maker Boards (Prototyping Boards)
Multipurpose Boards
Multi-board Integration
Description for Students
This theme focuses on designing custom hardware boards and embedded systems for
robotics, IoT, automation, and AI applications.
Students can develop:
Embedded Development Boards
Sensor Integration Platforms
Robotics Control Boards
IoT Hardware Systems
Multipurpose Electronics Platforms
AI-enabled Hardware Solutions
The objective is to encourage hardware innovation and practical embedded system design.
THEME 5: Computer Vision
Problem Statements
2D to 3D Depth Estimation Models
Behaviour Analysis
Scene Understanding
Efficient OCRs
Automatic Data Annotation Pipeline
Description for Students
This theme focuses on enabling machines to understand images, videos, environments, and
human behaviour using AI and Computer Vision technologies.
Students can create:
Smart Surveillance Systems
Face Recognition Systems
Intelligent OCR Platforms
AI-based Monitoring Systems
Behaviour Tracking Solutions
Scene Understanding Models
Automated Annotation Tools
The objective is to build intelligent visual systems capable of real-time analysis and
automation.
THEME 6: Conversational Voice Assistant
Problem Statements
Wake Word Algorithm
Intercept Detection
Flawless & Natural Voice
Description for Students
This theme focuses on developing intelligent voice-based systems using Speech Recognition,
Audio Intelligence, and Natural Language Processing.
Students can develop:
AI Voice Assistants
Multilingual Voice Systems
Voice Controlled Robots
Smart Home Voice Controllers
Real-Time Speech Systems
AI Customer Support Assistants
The objective is to create natural, human-like conversational AI systems.
THEME 7: General Robotics
Problem Statements
Defence Related Solution
Manufacturing Related Solution
Household Related Solution
Healthcare Related Solution
Road & Safety Relateed Solution
Open Category Robotics Solution capable of solving a real-world problem
Description for Students
This theme focuses on practical robotics applications capable of solving industrial, societal,
and everyday human problems.
Students can build:
Defence Surveillance Robots
Industrial Automation Robots
Healthcare Assistance Robots
Smart Household Robots
Rescue & Safety Systems
Autonomous Delivery Robots
Smart Road Safety Solutions
Students are encouraged to create innovative robotic systems with real-world impact.
THEME 8: Internet of Things (IoT)
Problem Statements
Smart Automation Systems
Smart Agriculture Solutions
Industrial IoT Monitoring
Energy Monitoring Systems
Smart Home Automation
Sensor-based Intelligent Systems
Description for Students
This theme focuses on connecting physical devices through the internet to build intelligent
and automated ecosystems.
Students can create:
Smart Irrigation Systems
Smart Energy Monitoring
Smart City Solutions
IoT Security Systems
Environmental Monitoring Platforms
Industrial Monitoring Systems
The objective is to create connected smart systems using sensors, cloud computing, and
automation technologies.
THEME 9: Agentic AI
Problem Statements
Open Innovation in Agentic AI
Autonomous AI Agents
Multi-Agent Systems
AI Planning & Task Execution
AI Workflow Automation
Intelligent Decision-Making Systems
AI Research Agents
Personal AI Assistants
Enterprise AI Agents
Human-AI Collaboration Systems
Description for Students
Agentic AI represents the next evolution of Artificial Intelligence, where AI systems can
independently understand goals, plan actions, make decisions, use tools, collaborate with other
agents, and execute tasks with minimal human intervention.
Participants are encouraged to build intelligent systems capable of autonomous reasoning,
problem-solving, workflow management, and real-world decision making.
Students can create:
Personal AI Assistants
Autonomous Research Agents
AI Business Automation Systems
AI Project Management Agents
Customer Support Agents
AI-powered Learning Assistants
Healthcare AI Agents
Multi-Agent Collaboration Platforms
Enterprise Productivity Agents
AI Systems capable of planning and executing complex tasks
The objective is to develop intelligent autonomous systems capable of reasoning, planning,
decision-making, and executing real-world tasks efficiently while collaborating with humans
and other AI systems.
THEME 10: Open Innovation
Problem Statements
Real-World Problem Solving
Social Impact Innovation
Sustainability Solutions
Smart Community Solutions
Educational Innovation
Healthcare Innovation
Environmental Solutions
Industrial Innovation
Public Safety Solutions
Future Technology Concepts
Open Innovation Challenge
Description for Students
The Open Innovation category is designed for participants who wish to solve important real-
world challenges that may not directly fit under the predefined competition themes.
Students are encouraged to identify problems faced by society, industries, communities,
businesses, governments, educational institutions, healthcare systems, or environmental
sectors and develop innovative solutions using any suitable technology.
Participants may use:
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
IoT
Computer Vision
Embedded Systems
Automation
Cloud Computing
Mobile Applications
Web Technologies
Emerging Technologies
Students can create:
Smart Community Platforms
Healthcare Technology Solutions
Educational Technology Platforms
Sustainability Projects
Disaster Management Systems
Accessibility & Inclusion Solutions
Public Safety Technologies
Smart Governance Solutions
Industry Automation Platforms
Any Innovative Technology Solution solving a real-world problem
The objective is to encourage creativity, interdisciplinary innovation, and impactful problem-
solving that can create measurable benefits for society, industry, and future generations.
Additional Rule for Open Innovation
Projects submitted under the Open Innovation category must:
Clearly define the problem being solved.
Demonstrate innovation and originality.
Present a feasible and implementable solution.
Explain the expected impact and benefits.
Showcase technical implementation wherever applicable.
Demonstrate real-world relevance and scalability.
Projects that address significant societal, industrial, environmental, healthcare, educational,
or sustainability challenges may receive additional consideration during evaluation.
Important Guidelines for Participants
Projects should focus on innovation and real-world problem
solving.
Working prototypes, simulations, or research implementations are
encouraged.
Students may use AI, Robotics, IoT, Embedded Systems, Cloud
Computing, Automation, Web, or Mobile Technologies.
Projects with strong industry relevance and social impact will
receive preference.
Hardware + Software integrated solutions are highly encouraged.
Teams can be interdisciplinary.
Final Note
“Think Beyond Ideas – Build Real Innovation.”
CuriousPARC 2026 provides a national-level platform for students, innovators, researchers,
and developers to showcase breakthrough ideas and future technologies.
Build solutions that can shape the future of AI, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems.
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