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. Even after that flash of inspiration, you still need a pretty expansive collection of parts, tools, and expertise to create your idea. Having gone through this process before, we know just how limiting these obstacles can be. That's why we're here to present the Red Robot Hackathon: a hardware hackathon designed to help anyone with any level of experience to bring their idea to life!

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, which can be used for your own hacking or to participate in our secret competition. Qualified mentors are available to help all hackers -- from those learning how to blink an LED to those pushing the boundaries of what's possible. 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!