Talk and sign-up
Freshers’ briefing, open-team sign-up and team formation.
UniBots
RoboSoc participates in UniBots, a UK-wide competition to build a size-constrained autonomous robot that collects ping-pong balls and magnetic steel ball bearings before the time limit. AprilTags guide the robot to park and signal completion.
Anyone can join a team with no selection process or previous experience. We provide training throughout the year; members only need commitment and a willingness to apply their workshop skills. Our experienced competitive team has a separate application and interview process.
The 2026-27 rule guide has not been published yet.
Team timeline
Our high-level plan; exact internal deadlines will be added when confirmed.
Workshops and design
Arduino, CAD, coding, electronics and mechanical design.
Build and test
Robot integration and testing, plus competitive-team applications and interviews.
Compete
Attend regionals, improve the robot and prepare for the finals.
Key dates
The latest dates published for the 2026 season:
The 2026–27 dates have not been published yet.
Edinburgh
Cambridge
London
Joining the team
Freshers’ competition talk
Details will be added here when they are finalised.
Sign-up form
The RoboSoc team sign-up link will be added here when it is ready.