Innovation First
Push the boundaries of practical robotics through hands-on experimentation and fast iteration.
Builder Challenge
Shape the Future
of Robotics
Collaborate with Open Droids through challenges and internship programs designed to turn ideas into deployable robotics systems.
Our Mission
Democratizing the Future of Robotics
We believe advanced robotics should be accessible, practical, and community built. The builder challenge creates a direct path from learning to applied innovation.
Community Driven
Build with a global network of students, researchers, and operators collaborating in the open.
Open Source
Access modular systems that can be adapted, improved, and extended for real-world use cases.
Education Focus
Learn production-grade robotics with mentorship, project funding support, and implementation feedback.
Current Challenges
Pick your track and ship meaningful robotics outcomes with support from Open Droids engineers and builders.
Open Droids Premier Robotics Job
Join our internship track and build meaningful robotics systems while learning from real deployment workflows.
- Research and prototype new robotics workflows
- Compete for cash awards up to $100k USD
- Eligible for Open Droids equity incentives
- Receive an official internship certificate
- Core hardware costs are covered
Open Droids Robotics Challenge 2025
Design and build a low-cost wheeled robot with high-performance capabilities and measurable business impact.
- Prize pool worth up to $100,000 USD
- Potential equity participation for members
- Project funding and build support
- Top performers considered for placement
- Focus on solving practical robotics needs
Ready to Build
With Open Droids?
Start your builder challenge journey and contribute to the next generation of practical, accessible robotics systems.
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