Mechatronics Day: Robotics Hackathon
KSU Mechatronics Day 2026 — Robotics Hackathon (XRP Robotics Kit)
Hosted by IEEE Mechatronics at Kennesaw State University | Wed, Feb 25, 12:15–2:45 PM | ETC (Q) 202
Build · Code · Compete · Win
Join the ultimate hands-on robotics challenge celebrating Mechatronics Day! Team up with fellow innovators to design, build, and program autonomous robots using XRP Robotics Kits powered by Raspberry Pi Pico W in this fast-paced IEEE competition.
Who can join: All skill levels welcome. Teams of 2–4.
What’s provided: XRP hardware kits, mentorship, workshop support, lunch & snacks, and certificates for all.
Prizes: 1st $150, 2nd $75, 3rd $50.
The challenge:
To Be Announced—only an autonomous robot can complete the mission. Program your XRP robot to navigate autonomously, follow lines, avoid obstacles, and deliver the payload. Scored on speed, precision, and smart decision-making. No remote control allowed.
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- 840 Polytechnic Lane
- Marietta, Georgia
- United States 30060
- Building: Engineering Technology Center
- Room Number: 202
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- Co-sponsored by Kennesaw State University
Speakers
Chris of Kennesaw State University
Mechatronics in the Age of AI: Building Robots That Sense, Decide, and Act
Razvan Cristian Voicu is a faculty member in the Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering at Kennesaw State University. His work spans mechatronics, robotics and automation, communications, and biomedical engineering, with an emphasis on building deployable intelligent systems for real-world environments. He also serves in IEEE leadership as Chair of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Atlanta Section Chapter and Prototype Living of Tomorrow Lead.
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Hosted by: IEEE | Kennesaw State University - Mechatronics Engineering
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Teams of 2–4 • Hardware provided • Lunch & snacks provided • Certificates for all
1st $150 • 2nd $75 • 3rd $50