Build What's Next
1—4 middle/high school students per team
Dream up your robot design, then team up with classmates or friends. Build at school, home, or anywhere with tools.
No experience needed.
About $150 for electronics
Order a starter kit or source your own parts. 3D print at school, home, or through a print service.
Way more affordable than most robotics.
Design, print, wire, and test
CAD your design, 3D print parts, wire electronics. Test, break, and rebuild.
Real engineering skills.
Tournament battles
Enter tournaments and battle other bots. Multiple matches guaranteed, regardless of skill level.
Win, lose, or explode - that's the thrill.
"I really like making drum spinners, so I decided to challenge myself and make the biggest drum possible. You know, I'm Romanian, so Count Dracula."
"There's a lot of good stuff out there. Take tips from people. Everybody's really friendly and they'll give you a lot of tips."
"Don't be afraid to just compete. Just get a bot done. Doesn't matter if it's perfect. The thing that matters most is getting real world fighting experience."
Multi-match format • 3-minute battles • Low entry fees
January 2026 (TBD)
Location TBD
March 15 or 22, 2026
Roseville/Rocklin area
Early May 2026
Location TBD
Get notified when tournament registration opens, kits become available, and new programs launch in your area.