Upcoming Robotic and Drone Events at Kettering University

2023

Saturday, September 23, 2023 - Kettering Kickoff FIRST FRC Competition #1 (Off-season 2023 game) in the Recreation Center. Click here for more info.
Sunday, September 24, 2023 - Kettering Kickoff FIRST FRC Competition #2 (Off-season 2023 game) in the Recreation Center. Click here for more info. 
Saturday, October 14 - Sunday, October 15, 2023 - FIRST FRC Drivetrain Workshops led by FIRST in Michigan in the Robotics Center
Saturday, November 11, 2023 - VEX VRC Tournament (no judging) #1 in the Robotics Center
Sunday, November 12, 2023 - VEX VRC Tournament (no judging) #2 in the Robotics Center
Saturday, November 18, 2023 - VEX VRC Tournament (with judging) #3 in the Campus Center, 5th floor
Sunday, November 19, 2023 - VEX VRC Tournament (with judging) #4 in the Campus Center, 5th floor

2024

Saturday, January 6, 2024 - FIRST Kickoff in the Campus Center, 5th floor
Sunday, January 7, 2024 - Kit of Parts chassis build at Kettering University led by Team 2337 EngiNERDS
Saturday, January 27, 2024 - Aerial Drone Competition #1 in the Recreation Center
Sunday, January 28, 2024 - Aerial Drone Competition #2 in the Recreation Center
Friday, February 23 - Saturday, February 24, 2024 - VEX VRC Michigan State Championship in the Recreation Center
Thursday, February 29 - Saturday, March 2, 2024 - FIRST FRC District 1 in the Recreation Center
Thursday, March 7 - Saturday, March 9, 2024 - FIRST FRC District 2 in the Recreation Center
Friday, May 17 - Saturday, May 18 - Aerial Drone Regional Championship in the Recreation Center

You can also meet us at the following:
Thursday, April 4 - Saturday, April 6, 2024 - FIRST FRC Michigan State Championship at SVSU
Wednesday, April 17 - Saturday, April 20, 2023 - FIRST FRC Championship in Houston, TX
Tuesday, April 23 - Saturday, April 27, 2023 - VEX VRC World Championship in Dallas, TX

Kettering University, REC Foundation Solidify Mutual Support of Robotics, Drones

Events & Programs

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FIRST

Kettering University is looking for talented robotic students who want to continue learning and innovating in a hands-on, real world experience format. We'd love to meet you! So come find us at an event near you to learn more.

We look forward to seeing you at the FIRST Kettering Kickoff, Districts 1 & 2, and other FRC events across Michigan and the US, and multiple FRC State events.

VEX Robotics is educational robotics for everyone.

VEX 

Kettering University is looking for talented robotic students who want to continue learning and innovating in a hands-on, real world experience format. We'd love to meet you! So come find us at an event near you to learn more.

Kettering is proud to host the VEX VRC State Championship in 2024, 2025 and 2026!

Aerial Drone Competition

Kettering University is looking for talented robotic students who want to continue learning and innovating in a hands-on, real world experience format. We'd love to meet you! So come find us at an event near you to learn more.

Kettering University students love robotics and so much more. We have competitive teams in VEXU, Esports, and SAE competitions including Formula, Autodrive, Baja and Clean Snowmobiling.

Want to stay informed about all things robotics at Kettering? Just scan the QR code and we will keep in touch. 

Robotics at Kettering University.