Autonomous Snowplow

Challenged to build, design, and operate a fully autonomous snowplow to remove snow from a designated path. Using ROS, python, and sensors to control the motor outputs. 

Upcoming Competition 

Autonomous SnowPlow Competition on January 16th and 17th, 2026, in Minneapolis, MN.

http://www.autosnowplow.com/welcome.html

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Combat Robots

Combat has been working on their 30-lb robot. Combat Robots are scored on their bot's aggression, defensive abilities, and overall design. The last bot left standing wins!

Previous Competition

Robot Smashing League on October 18, 2025, in Hastings, MN.

https://www.robotcombatevents.com/events/5207

 

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Lower-Body Exo-Skeleton

Focuses on developing a lower-body suit that provides external support to first responders during a crisis. Allowing them to enhance their strength and extend the time before physical exhaustion. In competition, the team will be scored on design, an obstacle course, and efficiency. 

Upcoming Competition 

Applied Collegiate Exoskeleton at the end of May (official date not released) in Quebec, Canada.

https://www.acecompetition.ca/