Robots of similar ability will be pitted against each other in graded competitions, but generally robots will be judged on sophistication of behaviour, novelty of design, efficiency of power source, and quality of hardware innovation. There are no age limits for participation. The organizers, City Montessori Intermediate College, Chowk, will provide free transportation for all participants in Lucknow and shall be glad to assist participants with travel plans and arrangements. Boarding and lodging are also free for participants who wish to stay at the venue for the BEAM games. If participants wish to stay elsewhere in Lucknow, we shall be glad to assist with reservations at places of their choice.
Sight see tours after the games can be arranged for the participants.
These are the rules and guidelines for the Seventh International BEAM Games. Although the spirit of these games stress on few formal restrictions, these are some general guidelines which every robot designer should follow. If a design does not fit these parameters or may but you're not sure, please contact the organizers for a ruling. Consideration will be given to very innovative, famous, or imaginative designs. The BEAM games are meant as a friendly meeting of mind and robo-critter with the public and the media.