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Competitions

Compete with fuzzy logic.

Our own challenge, plus outside competitions and awards FLAIR members can enter.

The best way to learn fuzzy logic is to build something that has to win.

  • Run by FLAIR

    FLAIR Kessler Challenge

    A friendly game AI competition. Teams write fuzzy controllers that fly a ship in an asteroid game. Starter kit provided.

    Who can enter
    Beginners welcome. Students at UC and FLAIR chapters.
    When
    Spring 2027: kickoff Feb 20, preliminary round Mar 6, final Apr 10.
  • Open to FLAIR members

    Explainable Fuzzy Challenge (XFC)

    Teams build explainable fuzzy controllers for Kessler, an open-source asteroid game made by Thales.

    Who can enter
    Any university student, undergraduate or graduate, in any major. Basic Python required.
    When
    Held every year since 2021. Check the official site for this season's dates.
    Official site ↗
  • Open to FLAIR members

    IEEE CIS competitions

    IEEE CIS conferences, such as FUZZ-IEEE and the World Congress on Computational Intelligence, often host competitions.

    Who can enter
    Varies by competition. Many are open to students.
    When
    Throughout the year, often with IEEE WCCI and FUZZ-IEEE.
    Official site ↗
  • Open to FLAIR members

    NAFIPS annual meeting

    The NAFIPS annual meeting is a main venue for fuzzy research in North America and a good first conference for students.

    Who can enter
    Students and researchers presenting fuzzy logic work.
    When
    Once a year. Check the official site for the next meeting.
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