https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/design-challenges/rise-of-the-robots/Create your own robot using the FREE kit provided to selected challengers!en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/design-challenges/rise-of-the-robots/b/projectsFri, 06 Nov 2026 11:27:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:a349164c-f5e2-42c4-a535-8b0128973678Final project writeup for Rise of the Robots!https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/design-challenges/rise-of-the-robots/dc/dc/92/rise-of-the-robots-robotics-design-challengeFri, 06 Nov 2026 11:11:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:e623e35c-79de-4244-85c8-33aa19c53557vivekvelusamyCreate your own robot using the provided kit! 10 selected challengers will get the kit of components below FREE of charge to help you build your very own robot. For the chance to win one of the prizes below, you must blog your build process and share the final outcome of your project that. Innovative projects, technical merit, and showcasing the features of the kit's components in the most imaginative way possible can all give you a better chance of winning. Example projects that you could create include but are not limited to: Hospitality robot Delivery robot Disaster response robot Industrial robot Pet / Companion robot Scroll down to see all the prizes, the free kit provided to selected to challengers, the important dates, and how to win! The Prizes Prizes are subject to change but will be of similar price and style. Prize Prize Category First Place Prize First Place wins Makeblock Ultimate mBot 10-in-1 Robot MulticompPro MP720644 Tablet Oscilloscope Approx. Value $1,192 USD Second Place Prize Second Place wins Makeblock Ultimate mBot 10-in-1 Robot Multicomp Pro MP720774 Tablet Oscilloscope Approx. Value $1,091 USD Third Place Prize Third Place wins Mars Rover Robot Kit for micro:bit Micro:bit V2 Go Starter Kit Approx. Value $181 USD Finisher Prize For anyone who completes their 5 forum posts and 1 project blog demonstrating their project. Runner Place wins Robo:Bit Mk3 Buggy for for micro:bit Micro:bit V2 Go Starter Kit (£15) Approx. Value $60 USD *Don't worry if a prize is out of stock in your region or does not have the right plug for you. We can ship from global stocks, include a plug adaptor, or find a local equivalent of a prize. **First Place, Second Place, and Third Place winners will also earn the finisher prize. Sponsored Challenger Kit 10 Sponsored Challengers get the following kit FREE of charge to incorporate into their project. We have purposely not included a microcontroller so you can choose your own platform :) The Sponsored Kit Qty. 1 2 1 2 The Dates Project Phases Dates Application Period Friday 6th Nov - Sunday 13th Dec 2026 Application Deadline Midnight (23:59 UK time) Sunday 13th Dec 2026 Challengers Announced Friday 15th January 2027 Build Period Friday 22nd January – Sunday 7th March 2027 Projects Due Midnight (23:59 UK time) Sunday 7th March 2027 Winners Announced Friday 12th March 2027 Prizes Shipped March 2027 How To Win & Challenge Requirements 10 successful applicants will be chosen to receive the Kit above and these successful applicants will be our sponsored Challengers. Challengers must post their progress and final project as at least 5 Forum Thread Updates and 1 Project Blog and post before the closing date. Good and imaginative uses of component features will be graded more favorably. Plus, posts which are media-rich with Photos, Videos, and Code samples will also be viewed more favorably in the Judging Process. If you are not successful in becoming an official Challenger but still want to enter, you can! Purchase the kit as described above and adhere to the same Terms and Conditions to still be in the running to win. All participants are eligible for the Winner and Finisher prizes. The Judges element14 Community Judges element14 Community Team The Terms Please read the full terms and conditions included here: About The Sponsors Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) empowers the Intelligent Edge with the most innovative analog, digital, and software solutions, accelerating breakthroughs that benefit society and the planet. Learn more about their technologies here . NXP Semiconductors N.V. is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. 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