Current Robotics Outreach Events
Being enthusiastic for outreach is a core Michigan Robotics value. Our outreach efforts build for and inspire the next generation of roboticists, inform policies that benefit society, and foster public understanding of where robotics is as a field.
Enthusiastic outreach takes many forms, from contributing open-source code to engaging at large-scale educational events, volunteering at FIRST Robotics competitions, leading activities for K-12 students, or working with partners across industry and community organizations.
Below are current outreach events submitted by Robotics faculty, staff, and student members. If you are interested in volunteering, you can reach out through the "How to sign up as a volunteer" links provided.
Are you a student, faculty or staff looking to add an event? You can fill out this form to add an event to this table.
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Considering hosting your own outreach event, or have an event to share? Submit it through this form and it will appear here.
Past events
A record of previous outreach events. Search by event name, description, location, point of contact, or affiliation.
| Event Name ↕ | Event Description ↕ | Start Date ↕ | End Date ↕ | Location ↕ | Event Point of Contact ↕ | Robotics Lab/Organization Affiliation ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| How to train your department's robots | Get trained to operate the department's robots, and become eligible to give robot demos! (click to expand) | 04/06/2026 9:00 AM | 04/24/2026 5:00 PM | FRB Atrium | Shambhavi Singh | |
| Marygrove School FRB Visit | 40-50 students from the Marygrove School are visiting FRB for a tour and robot demos including Fly Lab Demo, M-Air Drone Flight, Spot / Unitree Demo, MBot Demos and a Manufacturing Robotics Demo. (click to expand) | 06/03/2026 10:30 AM | 06/03/2026 12:00 PM | FRB Atrium | Shambhavi Singh | |
| Engage Detroit Day 1 | Engage Detroit is an event hosted at the UM Detroit Center (click to expand) | 06/22/2026 8:00 AM | 06/22/2026 5:00 PM | UM Detroit Center | Ted Ivanac or Shambhavi Singh | |
| Engage Detroit Day 2 | STEM summer workshop for high school students. (click to expand) | 06/26/2026 8:00 AM | 06/26/2026 5:00 PM | UM Detroit Center | Ted Ivanac or Shambhavi Singh | |
| Future Ready Scholars FRB Visit | Rising high school seniors, part of college-preparation program Future Ready Scholars. (click to expand) | 07/13/2026 4:00 PM | 07/13/2026 5:30 PM | FRB Atrium and Classroom | Shambhavi Singh | |
| Wolverine Robotics Competition 2026 | The Wolverine Robotics Competition (WRC) is an FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) offseason event hosted by FAMNM (FIRST Alumni & Mentors Network at Michigan) at Skyline High School in Ann Arbor. The event features a full competition day with qualification matches, double-elimination playoffs, and judged awards. FRC teams from across Michigan will compete. We are still actively seeking volunteers, especially judges, field reset crew, and queuers. Setup occurs on Friday evening; competition runs all day Saturday. (click to expand) | 07/31/2026 2:00 PM | 08/01/2026 8:00 PM | Skyline High School, 2552 N Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 | Brandon McDonald |
Robotics Outreach Ambassador program
The Robotics Department formally recognizes student efforts in outreach. To do so, we track outreach for which you can be awarded a special title each year, one we hope students will be proud to highlight on resumés and talk about when transitioning to the next step in your life.
If a student logs eight hours of outreach in the year, from start of summer to end of winter terms, then they will be awarded the title of Robotics Outreach Ambassador for that year. Those earning this title will be announced and celebrated in the spring.
What counts? Any service, outreach, or community activity that supports the mission, culture, and values of the Robotics Department can be reported. We'll trust your judgment.
Student contributions in outreach are instrumental to our success. We hope to adapt and build on this in the future with your continued input.
