Programs
RoboBoat
What is RoboBoat?
Student teams design and build Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASV) and compete in an international competition. RoboBoat competitions unite an enhanced community of innovators, with results capable of making substantive contributions to the maritime field.
RoboBoat 2024
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Dates
February 5-11, 2024
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Location
Nathan Benderson Park Sarasota, Florida, USA
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Eligibility
High School, Undergraduate, Graduate
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RoboBoat in Action
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Rules
Teams design Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASVs) to dominate the waters and are challenged to navigate and race through an aquatic obstacle course. The behaviors demonstrated by these boats mimic tasks that are being developed for coastal surveillance, port security and other types of oceanographic operations. Discover all the tasks required of these RoboBoat teams.Learn More -
Past Winners
When it's time to compete, teams show up ready to unleash their Auonomous Surface Vehicle (ASVs) in the waters. Meet the past winners that have risen above the unpredictable weather conditions and major roadblocks, to prove their ASV is capable of tackling the challenging tasks.Learn More -
Community Forum
Collaboration between teams, helps students competing in RoboBoat grow and learn from each team’s strengths and functionalities. The RoboBoat Forum is the place to ask questions, share data or look for announcements.Learn More -
Sponsor
Want to be among elite organizations investing in these student's future? Get involved with programs like RoboBoat: Become a Mentor. Provide Resources. Recruit the Best.Learn More
Community Chatter
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2020 RoboBoat
For all your RoboBoat questions, data sharing and announcements!
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UAV Delivery Details
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Career Opportunities
Want a jump start to your career? Take a look at the opportunities listed from some of the incredible RoboNation sponsors.
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There is a spot for you at RoboNation. Before you start asking the big questions that will revolutionize the field of robotics, let's start with some simple ones. Like your name, email and area of interest.