The rules document for the InTech Cup 2019 can be downloaded here:

"Download the rules document"

The evaluation forms used by the referees can also be downloaded here

"Download the evaluation sheets"

Questions about the rules can be sent to These FAQs will be published here at regular intervals.

You should therefore check here regularly.

General questions

Question: If the number of sensors is limited, do the rotation sensors built into the NXT and EV3 motors count?

Answer: Rotation sensors are excluded from such restrictions for all Lego systems. However, original Lego rotation sensors must be used. If the number of sensors is restricted, this applies to all other types of sensors.

Question: Does changing the undercarriage between disciplines still count as a permitted change or is this considered different base constructions?

Answer: Changing the chassis between disciplines is possible as long as the motors are not also changed. The basic construction includes the brick and the drive motors as well as the brackets for the various attachments and their connecting construction.

Question: Is a second battery pack permitted as a weight?

Answer: The restriction to an RCX, NXT or EV3 brick also applies to the associated power supply. Either only one battery pack or one set of AA batteries or AA rechargeable batteries are allowed in the brick used. Beyond that, no rechargeable batteries or batteries of any kind may be installed. The use of other original Lego parts remains permitted.

Question: What are all prohibited adhesives?

Answer: All substances that hold two Lego parts together, either by means of an adhesive bond between the parts or by gluing the parts together from the outside using adhesive strips or stickers, are prohibited. This also applies to original Lego stickers. These may only be used if they are not stuck over several parts, but only on the brick, for example.

Questions about the discipline "Drive the 10!"

Question: Does the signal for recognising the right angle have to be given directly above the angle?

Answer: The signal must be given in the immediate vicinity of the right angle. It may also be given immediately after completing the turn at the right angle. If a signal is given in the wrong place or clearly too late, any points gained for recognising a right angle will be deducted. Points gained in other ways (e.g. tight bend) remain unaffected.

Questions on the discipline "Swing the 10!"

Question: Can the robot's gripper protrude beyond the dimensions of 25 cm x 25 cm x 25 cm?

Answer: The size restrictions will be changed for this discipline: At no time may the robot exceed the dimensions of 30 cm in length in the "direction of travel", 25 cm in width and 30 cm in height. This also applies to cables.

Question: How heavy is the swinging ball?

Answer: The ball weighs approx. 50 g with the fastening strap (parcel cord).

Question: Is the ball attached to one fastening strap or several?

Answer: The ball is hanging from a fastening strap.

Questions about the discipline "Grab the 10!"

are not yet available.