Where Robotics Learning Becomes Live Competition
TN-BOTIFY is a flagship robotics initiative created by TANCAM (Tamil Nadu Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing) to connect technical learning with hands-on design, practical problem-solving, and competitive excellence across Tamil Nadu.
About the Organiser
TANCAM
Tamil Nadu Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing
Joint Initiative
Established as a pioneering joint initiative between TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation) and Dassault Systèmes, serving as India's premier Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing.
3DEXPERIENCE Ecosystem
Leverages Dassault Systèmes' industry-standard 3DEXPERIENCE platform to empower MSMEs, startups, and educational institutions with advanced 3D design, simulation, digital manufacturing, and robotics technology.
Hub & Spoke Network
Headquartered at Anna University Campus, Chennai, TANCAM connects engineering institutions, polytechnics, and robotics clubs across Tamil Nadu through dedicated Spoke Centres to nurture future engineering talent.
Our Mission
To empower student innovators to build robots, apply engineering knowledge, solve real-world technical challenges and gain confidence through teamwork and competition.
Our Vision
To develop a strong, inclusive and future-ready robotics ecosystem across Tamil Nadu by connecting students, institutions, mentors, industry experts and innovation centres through a common platform.
What Students Gain
- Hands-on exposure to robotics, embedded systems, electronics, mechanics and programming.
- Experience in designing, assembling, testing and improving a working robot.
- Practice in teamwork, technical communication, planning and real-time decision-making.
- Access to workshops, mentors and structured technical support from TANCAM experts.
- An opportunity to represent their club and institution at zonal and Grand Finale levels.
From Zonal Participation to the Grand Finale
TN-BOTIFY operates through 6 zonal events and one Grand Finale. Registered teams compete in their assigned zone. Based on approved competition results, 20 teams from each zone in each challenge qualify for the Grand Finale.