Would a simple introduction to robotics, programming, and design and a goal of using sensors and programming to complete a maze using or sumo challenge be realistic in the time allotted?
of course you need to learn avoidtacle, using ultrasonic sensors with 2 DC motors.
check this page for the tutorial.
[u]https://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Rover/[/u]