The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society of IIT proudly concluded its flagship robotics competition, MicroMaze 2.0, with a spectacular Grand Finale held on August 24, 2025, at the Royal MAS Arena. The event marked the climax of months of preparation, innovation, and teamwork by undergraduates across Sri Lanka, bringing together the nation’s brightest young minds in robotics and automation.
The Grand Finale witnessed the participation of 80+ teams representing over 25+ universities from across the country, making MicroMaze 2.0 a truly national-level competition. The event featured two electrifying stages – the Qualifier Round and the Final Round, both held on the same day. In the qualifiers, teams battled fiercely to secure a place among the Top 10 finalists, who then faced the ultimate challenge: navigating the technically demanding final maze with their autonomous micromouse robots.
Distinguished Guests and Judges
The finale was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including the Chief Guest, Mr. Peshan Sampath, and the Guest of Honour, Mr. Jude Xavier, who emphasized the importance of innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving in shaping the future of technology.
The judging panel featured six distinguished experts from academia and industry, ensuring a fair and insightful evaluation of the competition. The panel included Mr. Muditha Ranasinghe, Mr. Chamal Bandara, Mr. Kanishka Wijayasekara, Mr. Sandun Wijayarathne, Mr. Kasun Kavishka, and Mr. Anuradha Kumarasinghe.
Their collective expertise brought credibility and depth to the competition, inspiring participants with valuable feedback.
Partners & Sponsors
The success of MicroMaze 2.0 was made possible through the generous support of its partners, whose contributions played a vital role in elevating the competition. From title partners to collaborative and digital media partners, their involvement ensured a seamless and impactful event experience. Their commitment to fostering innovation and empowering undergraduates highlights the importance of industry–academic collaboration in shaping Sri Lanka’s future technologists.
Celebrating Excellence
Beyond the crowning of the champions, 2nd and 1st runner-ups, MicroMaze 2.0 also celebrated creativity, leadership, and community spirit through a series of special awards: Best Ambassador Award, Most Innovative Award, and Most Popular Award.
These accolades highlighted the diverse talents of participants and reinforced the vision of the competition.
A Defining Moment for Robotics in Sri Lanka
The MicroMaze 2.0 Grand Finale was more than just a robotics competition – it was a celebration of ambition, persistence, and ingenuity. The event not only challenged participants to think critically and engineer with precision but also provided a platform for collaboration, networking, and inspiration.
As the curtains closed at the Royal MAS Arena, one thing was clear: MicroMaze has firmly established itself as a premier platform for robotics innovation in Sri Lanka, shaping the nation’s future technologists and leaders. With its growing scale and impact, the competition continues to embody the vision of IEEE Robotics and Automation Society of IIT– where creativity meets engineering, and ambition transforms into achievement.
Micromaze 2.0 Highlights
The official photo albums of Micromaze 2.0, held on 24th August at Royal MAS Arena, are now live! Relive the energy, innovation, and memorable moments from this amazing competition.
👤 Photographer: Samiru Hemaka, Ranmitha Dinsara, Kithsara Medawewa
