Robotics at Kettering University
Take your curiosity for robotics and drones further — and compete in head-to-head events.
Upcoming Robotic and Drone Events
Events at Kettering University
Kettering Kickoff 1 and 2 Competitions at Kettering University
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Event Dates:
Saturday, September 12, 2026 and Sunday, September 13, 2026
Load-in for Saturday, September 12, 2026
Friday, September 11th at 6:00 PM
Saturday, September 12th at 6:30 AM
Load-in for Sunday, September 13, 2026
Saturday, September 12th at 6:00 PM
Sunday, September 13th at 6:30 AM
Friday and Saturday Early Load-in Tours: Your team is invited to participate in an Early Load-in Tour on Friday 9/11 for teams competing on Saturday or on Saturday 9/12 for teams competing on Sunday
Other Upcoming Events
- July 18-19, 2026 - All-Star Alliance Invitational Championship (FIRST)
- July 20 - August 6, 2026 - Robotics Pre-college Summer Camps
Partners Spotlight
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REC Foundation
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Master the skills and build the know-how to overcome any challenge through Kettering University’s robotics teams and degree programs. Push boundaries — and yourself — as you drive to the top of this competitive field.
We offer many ways for Kettering students to be a part of our robotics community:
- Join a VEX U team to be part of the build-action
- Mentor FIRST Robotics, VEX Robotics, or Drone teams at the precollege level
At Kettering, you can take your robotics expertise to the next level — you can even major in it. Our hands-on curriculum, combined with real-world Co-op opportunities at top companies, prepares you for an exciting career at the forefront of robotics innovation.
Don't just dream of shaping the future — make it happen at Kettering University.
Join Kettering's VEX U Team
Join Kettering's VEX U Team
Level up your robotics skills on Kettering's VEX U team. Compete against over 200 universities worldwide as you design working robots within real-world constraints. In 2024, our World Championship team won the Build Award.
Want to Study Robotics at Kettering University?
Want to Study Robotics at Kettering University?
Advance your talents with our Bachelor of Science in Engineering, which offers a concentration in robotics systems. Learn the latest theory and gain hands-on experience with our state-of-the-art technologies from robots to simulation software.
Kettering Robotics Center
Kettering Robotics Center
As the home base for local FIRST Robotics teams, Robotics Center at Kettering University provides middle and high school students access to high-tech resources, from 3D printers to machining labs.
Inspire the Next Generation of Robotics Innovators
Did you ignite your passion for robotics through FIRST or VEX competitions? Now, it's your turn to mentor middle and high school students on their exciting journey into the world of robotics. Share your expertise, cultivate their curiosity, and guide them toward realizing their full potential as future engineers.
Kettering Degrees Belong to the Bold
Build machines on Kettering University’s competitive robotics teams and work in our cutting-edge labs to be at the forefront of this evolving field.