Team Handbook (COMING SOON)
Program
RoboBoat 2027
RoboBoat challenges student teams to design, build, and test autonomous surface vehicles in a hands-on maritime environment. Teams develop and integrate systems for navigation, perception, control, and autonomy while building the skills needed to solve complex engineering challenges.
Put your system to the test at the 20th annual RoboBoat competition!
RoboBoat 2027
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Dates
February 18-23, 2027
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Location
Sarasota, Florida, USA
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Eligibility
• High School and College Teams
• 75% or more full-time students
• Minimum of three team members
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Registration
Opens: October 1
Deadline: December 1
Registration Fee: $1,500
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Cancellation Policy
50% Refunds before November 20, 2026.
Submit a Cancellation Form
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Team Resources
Review the Team Resources
Competition Timeline
October 1 – December 1, 2026 | Registration Portal
October 22, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time | TeamTime #1 Kickoff (Open to All) (Register)
November 20, 2026 | Cancellation – 50% Refund (Cancellation Policy)
December 10, 2026, 7 P.M. Eastern Time | TeamTime #2 Scoring Overview (Registered Teams) (Register)
January 13, 2027 | Submission Deadline (Registration Portal)
January 14, 2027, 7 p.m. Eastern Time | TeamTime #3 (Registered Teams) (Register)
February 18-23, 2027 | RoboBoat 2027
Resources
Team Handbook
TeamTime Recordings
Recordings will be published here within 2 business days after the TeamTime sessions.
TeamTime #1: Kickoff
Open to All Interested Teams
October 22, 2026 | 7 p.m. Eastern Time
TeamTime #2: Scoring Overview
Closed to Registered Teams
December 10, 2026 | 7 p.m. Eastern
TeamTime #3: Competition Overview
Closed to Registered Teams
January 14, 2027, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
Schedules
Schedules will be published here as soon as they’re available.
Venue Map
The 2027 venue map will be published soon.
Data Sharing
Registered teams have access to the RoboBoat Data Sharing server to exchange test data and support collaboration throughout the competition season.
Registered teams have access to the RoboBoat Data Sharing server to exchange test data and support collaboration throughout the competition season.
Event Details
Traveling to the Competition
- LOCAL AIRPORTS
- • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ): 7.5 miles to Nathan Benderson
- • Tampa International Airport (TPA): 57 miles to Nathan Benderson
FIND YOUR WAY
- Rome2Rio is a great resource to navigate local transportation.
Lodging at the Competition
EVENT HOTEL: Coming soon!
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS
Many teams reserve a short-term rental in the surrounding Sarasota / Bradenton area.