



Red Robot Hackathon aims to be an unforgettable experience for novice and veteran hackers alike!
We are a group of passionate hackers and makers
from the CMU Robotics Club who want spread our love of
creating through a hardware-based hackathon. Traditionally,
hardware hacking's barrier of entry has been pretty high.
Ideas are no good without the access to the parts, tools,
and expertise to create your idea. For someone just starting out, figuring out
how to do all of this can be quite intimidating. That's why we're here to present
the Red Robot Hackathon: a hardware hackathon designed to help anyone with
any level of experience get started with designing and playing with hardware!
Red Robot aims to break down the border between novices and hacking by providing a complete network of support for beginner and expert makers alike. Each team will get a starter kit of parts and compete in a series of mini-challenges designed to prepare them for the secret competition.
Qualified mentors are available to help all hackers. In addition, plenty of food,
drinks, and prizes will be provided to fuel you and your project.
We can't wait to see what you make!
Why should you spend time at Red Robot Hackathon?
Instructions on how to build a robot from the starter kit will be provided!
Mentors will be available on Zoom and Piazza to help with anything and everything!
Meet new people who share your interests, hang out with fellow club members online, and make friends with all of our cool sponsors!
No hackathon would be complete without prizes! Prizes will be awarded for both mini-challenges and the secret competition!
Learn the basic ins and outs of building hardware projects!
You'll get to keep the projects you make and get a Red Robot Hackathon t-shirt too!
Below are some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about Red Robot Hackathon. If your question isn't answered below, please don't hesitate to contact us!
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about Red Robot Hackathon, or just want to learn more, please feel free to contact us at officers@roboclub.org. You should also sign up for our mailing list: