Join us for the 2026 Inspired4Robotics Hackathon, happening on May 7th and 8th! We’re celebrating the opening of the Robot Garage, a library of free-to-use robots and robotics components, by holding this hackathon!

Starting at 10am on Thursday, May 7th, your goal is to build a prototype to pitch an idea for a product, demonstration, or even a research direction! Along with all the resources and components in the Robot Garage, we will provide technical support, access to a makerspace, and mentorship to help you get started. The top three teams win cash prizes to fund their future work. And all teams have the opportunity to apply for mini-grants to continue their work using the space, and fund their project. A panel of judges will select the group of winners based on a final presentation. Participants get bonus points if their project can double as a demonstration of a concept in STEM, and be adapted by the department for future outreach and educational events! We’re looking for inspired explorations that showcase the interdisciplinary nature of robotics.