Flags from the countries of all teams who've competed at RoboGames/ROBOlympics.

RoboGames invites the best minds from around the world to compete in over 50 different events. Combat robots, walking humanoids, soccer bots, sumo bots, and even androids that do kung-fu. Some robots are autonomous, some are remote controlled - but they're all cool! As an open event, anyone can compete - this means you.

  • “Top 10 Video Highlights” - ESPN SportsCenter
  • “The Best Ten North American Geek Fests” - Wired
  • “The best robots compete in RoboGames, just as the best athletes train for the Olympics.” - Discover
  • “World’s Largest Robot Competition” - Guinness Book of Records
The 7th annual RoboGames were held April 23-25th, 2010. The 2010 results are up as are academic research papers. The 8th annual games will be Fri-Sun, Apr 15-17, 2011.

Miss the fighting robots and can't wait until 2011 for the next show? You don't have to! ComBots Cup V, an all robot combat event is Oct 23-24th, 2010 in San Mateo. Full details here!

Watch our Videos to see how cool RoboGames is! No matter what your favorite robot sport is, the best bots in the world come to San Francisco every year. The stands are filled with people watching 340 pound robots shoot flames and smash into each other and androids cart-wheeling down the soccer field.

To see the action, check out our photo page. But the best way to discover RoboGames is to read the press reports about the show! If you're looking for cool stuff to pretend you were at the show, shop at our store or subscribe to our mailing list.


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2010 ComBots Cup
Dates:Sat-Sun, Oct 23-24, 2010
Hours:2pm-7pm
Details: ComBots.net
Where: San Mateo Event Ctr
Tickets: BUY TICKETS NOW!

2011 Int'l Event
Dates:Fri-Sun, Apr 15-17, 2011
Hours:Noon-7pm
Where: Greater SF Bay Area
Cost: Advance: $20, $15/kids 7-17
On-site: $25, $20/kids 7-17
Free for kids 0-6 and active-duty military

Sponsors
Tens of thousands of people have attended the last five annual RoboGames and press coverage has gone to millions all over the world. By sponsoring RoboGames, your company can reach millions of customers around the world, help engineers to compete, and influence students into studying science and engineering!
RoboGames' Sponsors:

Jameco

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Robotis

Kowatec

Diesel Sweeties

Champions

Servo

Lego Education

Evil Mad Scientist Labs

Tech Shop

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