Program

RoboBoat 2026

RoboBoat 2026

Hey explorers! Are you interested in a hands-on learning approach to maritime autonomy? Let us introduce you to RoboBoat.

RoboBoat is an international student program established to generate, cultivate, and enhance a community of innovators capable of making substantive contributions to the Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) domain. The vision is achieved by providing a venue and mechanism, whereby practitioners of robotics and maritime autonomy come together at RoboBoat to share knowledge, innovate, and collaboratively advance the technology of ASV systems.

Hone your engineering skills and embark on this systems engineering journey where you will be able to design, build and test an ASV.

Put your creation to the test and join us at the 19th annual RoboBoat competition!

RoboBoat 2026

  • Dates

    February 19-24, 2026

  • Location

    Nathan Benderson Park

    Sarasota, Florida, USA

  • Eligibility

    • High School, College

    • 75% or more full-time students

    • Minimum of three team members

  • Registration

    October 1 - December 1, 2025

    Team Registration

  • Cancellation Policy

    Submit a Cancellation Form

    December 5 | 50% Refund Deadline

  • Team Resources

    Review the Team Resources

     

Competition Timeline

October 01 – December 01 | Registration (Registration Portal)

October 22, 7:00pm EST | TeamTime #1 (Register)

December 5 | Cancellation – 50% Refund Deadline (Cancellation Policy)

January 7, 7:00pm EST | TeamTime #2 (Register)

January 14 | Submission Deadline (Registration Portal)

February 19-24 | RoboBoat 2026

Resources

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Competition Primer

Competition Primer (Download)

Published October 24, 2025

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Team Handbook

Team Handbook (View) (Download)

Published November 11, 2025

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TeamTime Recordings

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Schedules

Schedules will be published here soon!

 

Overall Schedule (Estimated publish date: October 15)

Presentation & Systems Assessment Schedule (Estimated publish date: January 21)

Course Schedule (Live schedule during event)

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Meet the Teams

Calibrator-Z
Calibrator-Z
Bluewave 2.O

Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Calibrator-Z is a student robotics group from Bangladesh made up of curious minds from high schools and colleges who love building things that matter. The team focuses on creating practical, intelligent machines that tackle real-world challenges in automation, disaster relief, and sustainability. Blending creativity with engineering precision, Calibrator-Z aims to push the boundaries of robotics innovation in Bangladesh and motivate young learners to turn ideas into impactful technology.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Team Minion

Daytona Beach, Florida, USA

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Team Minion is an interdisciplinary group of undergraduate and graduate students from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). The team uses its vessel “Minion” to support graduate research and hands-on undergraduate learning while continuously improving its mechanical and software systems. Focused on a systems-based, modular design philosophy, Team Minion develops tools that balance academic and research needs. For RoboBoat 2026, the team is applying this expertise with a clear goal: to win.

Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University
Owltonomous

Boca Raton, Florida, USA

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This team aims to promote FAU’s reputation in engineering by participating in robotics competitions like RoboBoat. It fosters critical and innovative thinking by offering challenging opportunities for students across various engineering disciplines and skill levels. We value collaboration and camaraderie, creating a supportive community for members, and providing networking opportunities and connections to the professional engineering community to help members with career development.

James Martin High School
MHS SEALs

Arlington, Texas, USA

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A student led Texas high school team united by their passion for engineering and programming, attempting to master the combination of autonomous systems and the engineering process. The MHS SEALs are a diverse team that spends their afternoons after long days of music, art, or athletics to expand their knowledge and bond over their various interests.

Navier USN
Navier USN
Navier USN

Borre, Vestfold, Norway

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Navier USN is an interdisciplinary student organization at the University of Southeast Norway (USN), consisting of students from engineering, business, IT, and economics. We design and develop autonomous vessels for national and international competitions, such as RoboBoat and Njord Challenge. Through hands-on work and cross-disciplinary collaboration, we turn theory into innovative solutions in autonomous technology.

Tech Autocrats
Tech Autocrats
BengalBoat

Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Team BengalBoat is a multidisciplinary student team under Tech Autocrats, comprising passionate innovators from high schools, colleges, and universities across Bangladesh. United by a shared vision of advancing marine robotics, the team aims to design, build, and operate an autonomous surface vehicle for RoboBoat 2026. Combining expertise in software, hardware, and navigation, BengalBoat strives to represent Bangladesh globally by promoting sustainable innovation and inspiring the next generation of young engineers.

Turkish Naval Academy
Turkish Naval Academy
BlueHomeland

Istanbul, Tuzla, Türkiye

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We are the Sailor Cadets from the Turkish Naval Academy — a passionate and determined team that finds great excitement and fulfillment in participating in national and international competitions focused on robotics. With strong discipline, teamwork, and curiosity, we aim to push the boundaries of marine autonomy and represent our academy and country with pride.

University of Michigan
University of Michigan
UM::Autonomy

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

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UM::Autonomy is a student-led project team from the University of Michigan. Established in 2007, this is the team’s 18th year of competition in the RoboBoat Competition. We aim to further the study of autonomous robotics and marine vessels at the University of Michigan by providing students with hands-on, multidisciplinary design experience. Each year, we strive to push the physical and conceptual bounds of our ASV.

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