Logo URG
  • Robots
  • Industries
  • About us
    • Blog
    • Library
    • Press
    • Support
    • Contact us

Kairos Robotics Challenge

The Kairos Robotics Challenge invites North American universities to enroll teams of up to four students, guided by a professor or dean, to complete tasks using the Kairos robot. This challenge consists of three phases, progressing from simulation to real, physical tasks.

Kairos Robotics Challenge

The Kairos Robotics Challenge invites North American universities to enroll teams of up to four students, guided by a professor or dean, to complete tasks using the Kairos robot. This challenge consists of three phases, progressing from simulation to real, physical tasks.

*Mandatory fields

Grand prizes

Kairos robot:

The national champion’s university will be awarded a Kairos robot – a $135,000 value. This grand prize rewards the top team's hard work and ingenuity.  

 

While Kairos excels in industrial tasks like pick and place, metrology, navigation, and part delivery, its versatility extends far beyond the factory floor.

 

In higher education, Kairos becomes an invaluable asset for research and development projects. With its precise manipulation capabilities and mobile functionality, Kairos helps students and faculty alike explore new frontiers in robotics, automation, and AI.

Student prizes:

Prizes await the champions of the Kairos Robotics Challenge! The top three teams will receive distinguished awards and prizes that recognize their innovation, teamwork, and skill. 

Advisor prizes:

  • Seat on the 2025 Advisory Board ensuring collaboration in 2025 challenge development and competition parameters
  • Free 2025 team registration

Pre-register for the Kairos Robotics Challenge

Pre-register to ensure your team is 1 of 50 in the Kairos Robotics Challenge before registration officially opens on September 4, 2024.

Register now

Important dates & deadlines:

Pre-Registration

Pre-registration opens May 6 and ensures your team locks in a spot for the Kairos Robotics Challenge.

Registration

Registration officially opens on September 4. Pre-registration ensures your team will be 1 of 50 competing in the Kairos Robotics Challenge.

Phase 1

Check back later for more details!

Phase 2

Check back later for more details!

Finals

Check back later for more details!

Meet Kairos

Want to see the robot you and your team will be working with? Click the link below to download the datasheet.

Download Kairos Datasheet

Kairos Robotics Challenge

Pre-register today!

The Kairos Robotics Challenge invites North American universities to enroll teams of up to four students, guided by a professor or dean, to complete tasks using the Kairos robot. This challenge consists of three phases, progressing from simulation to real, physical tasks.

Secure your team's spot with pre-registration

*Mandatory fields