RoboNation

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RoboNation (formerly the AUVSI Foundation) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) focused on promoting STEM and robotics education through national and international competitions. Its goal is to inspire and equip students to pursue careers in robotics and engineering. [1]

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History and Mission

Established in 2009 through a spin-off from the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), RoboNation received foundational support from AUVSI and early partners such as SolidWorks, Northrop Grumman, and Insitu. As an independent 501(c)(3), RoboNation supports programs that introduce students to hands-on robotics and promote careers in autonomous systems. [2]

Programs and Competitions

RoboNation oversees multiple robotics competitions and educational initiatives that span ground, air, and maritime domains. These programs facilitate experiential STEM learning and include:

Students with vehicle at RoboSub Robosub-team.jpg
Students with vehicle at RoboSub

Impact and Reach

RoboNation engages hundreds of global teams each year in its competitions, helping bridge theoretical STEM understanding with applied engineering design and teamwork AUVSIM21. For example, the RoboSub competition is described as “an important key to keeping young engineers excited about careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.”

References

  1. "About Us - Foundation". www.auvsi.net. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  2. "Founding Partners - Foundation". www.auvsi.net. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  3. "Building the Future, One RoboBoat at a Time". U.S. Department of Defense. Archived from the original on 2025-03-17. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  4. "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  5. https://www.ndtv.com/education/iit-bombay-team-wins-international-robotics-competition-2448481.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

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