The Future of Autonomous Technology Converges in SW Florida for the 2024 Maritime RobotX Challenge
“Over its history, the biennial Maritime RobotX Challenge has been held in Singapore, Hawaii, and Australia. For its 5th Competition, we’re thrilled to bring RobotX to the Sarasota area. RoboNation’s annual RoboBoat Competition takes place here each spring, and it’s a pleasure to now showcase the larger-scale RobotX Challenge at Nathan Benderson Park.” -Daryl Davidson, President & CEO of RoboNation and a Lakewood Ranch resident
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The Future of Autonomous Technology Converges in SW Florida for the 2024 Maritime RobotX Challenge
SARASOTA, FL – From November 3-9, Nathan Benderson Park will be the stage for the future of maritime technology, as international student teams showcase their autonomous maritime robotics systems during the 2024 Maritime RobotX Challenge. Powered by RoboNation, this global competition is bringing together 15 teams from 6 countries and 6 U.S. States.
The RobotX Challenge is distinct in its focus on multi-domain autonomous systems, with teams tackling tasks that simulate real-world scenarios both on the water and in the air. From obstacle avoidance to detecting and delivering objects, the competition mirrors challenges faced by industries such as defense, marine exploration, oil and gas, and environmental monitoring.
Supported by industry leaders including the U.S. Office of Naval Research, RobotX creates collaboration between students, industry experts, educators, and government organizations, creating pathways for participants to explore careers in STEM fields.
“Over its history, the biennial Maritime RobotX Challenge has been held in Singapore, Hawaii, and Australia. For its 5th Competition, we’re thrilled to bring RobotX to the Sarasota area. RoboNation’s annual RoboBoat Competition takes place here each spring, and it’s a pleasure to now showcase the larger-scale RobotX Challenge at Nathan Benderson Park.” said Daryl Davidson, President & CEO of RoboNation and a Lakewood Ranch resident.
The competition includes a Media Day on November 6, with exclusive access to interviews and behind-the-scenes footage and culminates in the Finals on November 9 at 12 PM ET. Media are encouraged to join us for Media Day but are welcome at any point during the competition. Please contact Alicia Gavin (agavin@robonation.org) for more information.
For more information on the Maritime RobotX Challenge, visit: robotx.org.
About RoboNation:
RoboNation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is on a mission to provide hands-on robotics education, empowering students to tackle global challenges. With a portfolio of nine educational programs spanning K-12 and university levels, RoboNation cultivates the next generation of engineers, manufacturers, fabricators, programmers, and more. Participants in RoboNation programs represent the highly skilled workforce of tomorrow. Learn more at robonation.org.
Media Contact:
Alicia Gavin
Director of Communications and Marketing, RoboNation
Email: agavin@robonation.org
Phone: 571-455-4156
