Home Automation Challenge rules

  • The work has to be an original contribution from the apprentices
  • Only organisations based in the UK are able to participate
  • Entry to the competition is free of charge
  • By entering the competition, candidates are declaring that they will follow the rules
  • Participants are responsible for covering all their costs associated with particpating in this competition, including building their product, materials and travel expenses. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers will not accept any liability
  • Each team must carry out a risk assessment of their product before demonstration at competition
  • Participants bringing in any electrical equipment must ensure it is PAT tested, and use it at their own risk 
  • The judges decision is final
  • Prize winners agree to take part in any promotional activity on the day