RoboBoat 2026 – Splashpage

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Theme: Storm Response

RoboBoat 2026

March 3-9 | Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida | Open to the Public

 

ROBOBOAT

RoboBoat is an international student competition where teams design, build, and operate autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) that navigate and complete tasks on the water. Students apply mechanical, electrical, and software engineering while developing skills in autonomy, control systems, and maritime robotics. During the week-long event, teams test and refine their vehicles as they perform tasks like navigation, sensing, object detection, and obstacle avoidance. Working alongside mentors and peers, students gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge that prepares them for careers in marine technology and autonomous systems.

THEME

Storm Response: Technology in Action for Recovery and Relief
Storm Response explores the power uncrewed systems play in recovery, resilience, and discovery in disaster relief efforts. Framed as an opportunity, not just to restore what was lost, but to rebuild smarter and reimagine the future; this season’s challenges reflect the real-world role of robotics in helping communities respond to and recover from storms and other natural events. Through hands-on missions grounded in post-disaster scenarios, teams will apply technology with purpose – restoring harbor operations, assessing underwater infrastructure, supporting exploration, and unlocking new possibilities. Build a bot. Change the world. One mission at a time.
 

ROBONATION

RoboNation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing robotics education and innovation through 9 hands-on, student-centered competitions and programs that engage more than 250,000 students per year. It provides platforms where learners of all levels—middle school to university—design, build, and operate autonomous systems in real-world environments. By fostering technical skill, creativity, and collaboration, RoboNation helps prepare the next generation of engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers for the future workforce.

 

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