Doordarshan is one of the founders of Robocon - the annual Robotic Competition held under the aegis of Asia Pacific Broadcasters Union, and India has been a prominent contender since this contest's inception in 2002.
Theme and Game Plan of ABU Robocon 2007are based on the legend according to which the Mother Dragon and her Child Dragons sent by the Jade Emperor saved Viet people from the invaders.
All India Robocon 2007 opened with participation of 25 teams operating their robots symbolizing mother and child dragons to carry the blocks symbolizing pearls to build Victory Islands in the Game Field.
The battle that starts after a formal inauguration is not merely a machine pitted against a machine or men against men but the battle of an excellent idea and passionate spirit against an equally capable counterpart.
The Halong Bay Discovery theme decided by international host Vietnam dominates ambiance of not only the Game Field but the whole venue of All India Robocon 2007.
Out of 8 best performing teams which qualify for the quarter finals on the strength of their strategies, well practiced operations and a bit of luck, 4 make it to semifinals.
Robustness and agility of the Robotic Squad of IIT Delhi comprising the mother and the child dragons play a significant role in making the team victorious in the decider match.
Backed by light, small and fast manual Mother Dragon and autonomous Child Dragon with surprising defensive capability, IIT, Delhi's strategy of preferring reliability rather than speed clicks and makes it the winner.
The national champion robotic team of Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi refurbishes its dragon robots and looks forward to enter the international arena at Hanoi, Vietnam.
