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ABOUT NERC
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1. WHAT IS NERC
The National Engineering Robotics Contest (NERC) is a collaboration between the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and the STEM Careers Program HEC to promote robotics research in Pakistan. The 19th NERC 2023 will be hosted by the Department of Mechatronics Engineering and provides a platform for evaluating and comparing various robotic designs, control algorithms, and architectures.
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2 . NERC 4th Edition
NERC 2023 is the 4th edition of this prestigious event where participants from school, colleges and universities from all over Pakistan compete in the 5-day period. NERC offers students from these institutions across the country an opportunity to learn and exhibit their ideas in the field of automation and
robotics.
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3. THE THEME
NERC 2023 has chosen agriculture as its theme with the goal of promoting the use of robots in this industry in Pakistan. The use of robots in agriculture has the potential to increase efficiency and productivity, reduce manual labor, improve crop quality and contribute to economic growth. The event aims to encourage the integration of robots in the agricultural industry in Pakistan.
NERC EVENT MODULES
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ROBO WAR
Ready for destruction? Enter the ROBOWARS category and let the games begin! Design and build a heavy robot to defeat all others in the ultimate showdown. Make sure to follow the theme document for specifications and get ready to unleash your inner warrior
AERO - Build & Fly
Soar to new heights with the UAV Design category! Assemble a team and create an unmanned, electric-powered, radio-controlled aircraft that meets the mission profile. Show off your design skills and flight capabilities while keeping things simple, efficient, and cost-effective. And don’t forget to brush up on the rules and guidelines, and be ready for some exciting contest day briefings
INDIGENOUS
Construct and conquer with the Indigenous category! Build a robot from scratch and let your creativity and technical skills shine. Design every aspect, from mechanical structure to electronic control modules and even manufacture your own electronic boards and motor drivers. Prove your engineering prowess and win big in this unique challenge
MODULAR
Get ready to build, race, and win with the Modular/Lego category! Choose from a variety of ready-made kits, like Lego, EV3, EDVON, or NCRA, and let your imagination soar. With subcategories like Modular School, Lego School, Ready to Race School, Modular University, Lego University, and Ready to Race University, there’s a challenge for everyone. So pick your kit, get building, and show off your skills!
Past events
NERC 2022


The NERC 2022 was a massive success with over 50 teams from all across Pakistan from the best universities and schools around the nation

NERC AFFILIATIONS
All the partners of the National Engineering Robotics Contest 2023




