Teacher Professional Development Day (Combat Robotics)
Who: High School Combat Robotics Teachers & Students When: Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 (9:00AM – 1:00PM) Description: The BotsIQ season begins with our annual Teacher Professional Development Day on September 16th, 2026. Educators from across the Combat Robotics program come together for rule updates, technical training, season expectations, and networking before the new season officially begins. Where: Commonwealth […]
Combat Robotics Finals
Who: 9th-12th Grade Combat Robotics Teams (Invite Only) When: Friday/Saturday, April 9th-10th, 2027 (7:00AM – 5:00PM) Description: The BotsIQ Combat Robotics Finals return to PennWest California on April 9th–10th, 2027 for our 22nd year of robotic destruction, innovation, and competition! Teams from across the region will battle for championships and glory in our largest event of the season […]
Combat Robotics Preliminaries (Westmoreland County Community College)
Who: 9th-12th Grade Combat Robotics Teams (Invite Only) When: Wednesday/Thursday, March 10th-11th, 2027 (7:00AM – 5:00PM) Description: Two full days of sparks, strategy, and destruction return to Westmoreland County Community College on March 10th–11th, 2027! Teams from across the region will compete in one of the largest preliminary combat robotics events of the season as they fight to […]
2026 Plum Invitational
Who: 9th-12th Grade Combat Robotics Teams (Invite Only) When: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 (7:00AM – 5:00PM) Description: The 2026 Plum Invitational is an invitation-only BotsIQ Combat Robotics event that will feature 20 selected teams from across Pennsylvania competing in full-contact robotic combat using returning robots from previous seasons. It will serve as an exciting kickoff to the 2026–2027 BotsIQ season […]
Homeschool Elementary Workshop (Robotics)
Who: 2nd-5th Grade youth with an interest in robotics, engineering, hands-on projects and making. When: 9:00AM – 11:30AM Wednesday, May 26th, 2027 Description: Students will build autonomous cars that can detect objects and steer away to avoid collisions using sensors and microcontrollers.Students will explore real-world applications of robotics, sensing, and autonomous navigation. Where: BotsIQ Training & Education […]
Homeschool Middle/High School Workshop (Robotics)
Who: 6th-9th Grade youth with an interest in robotics, engineering, hands-on projects and making. When: 12:00PM – 2:30PM Wednesday, May 26th, 2027 Description: This advanced workshop challenges students to build and program a Shield Bot capable of performing multiple tasks through coding and engineering design. Participants will also create and attach upgrades to enhance their robot’s […]
Homeschool Elementary Workshop (Robotics)
Who: 2nd-5th Grade youth with an interest in robotics, engineering, hands-on projects and making. Two-Session Programs! When: Each session is from 9:00AM – 11:30AM Description: This workshop introduces students to robotics and engineering through hands-on LEGO League challenges. Participants will build an advanced driving base and design custom attachments to complete a variety of mission-based tasks. […]
Homeschool Middle/High School Workshop (Robotics)
Who: 6th-9th Grade youth with an interest in robotics, engineering, hands-on projects and making. Two-Session Programs! When: Each session is from 12:00PM – 2:30PM Description: This workshop introduces students to robotics and engineering through the design and construction of VEX Sumo bots. Participants will assemble their robots, program them using basic coding concepts, and refine their […]
Homeschool Elementary Workshop (Machining)
Who: 2nd-5th Grade youth with an interest in robotics, engineering, hands-on projects and making. When: 9:00AM – 11:30AM Thursday, April 1st, 2027 Description: This advanced workshop guides students through the design and fabrication of their own X’s and O’s (tic-tac-toe) game board using balsa wood. Participants will use CAD software to create precise digital designs and […]
Homeschool Middle/High School Workshop (Machining)
Who: 6th-9th Grade youth with an interest in robotics, engineering, hands-on projects and making. When: 12:00PM – 2:30PM Thursday, April 1st, 2027 Description: This advanced workshop challenges students to design and fabricate their own X’s and O’s (tic-tac-toe) game using sheet metal and golf tees. Participants will use industry tools such as a drill press, saw, and […]