Airborne Robotic Cup
Build. Compete. Soar. Discover STEM with Aerial Robotics this Summer!
Airborne Robotic Club
Design, Build, and Compete with Robotic Blimps
In an indoor arena, student teams design and program robotic blimps to score goals and defend their zone. Featuring floating goals and multiple balls, this exciting challenge requires skill in both manual piloting and autonomous AI programming. Robotic blimps offer safety, long flight times, and a unique platform for exploring aerodynamics and control.
- Master Key Technologies
- Gain hands-on experience in CAD, 3D printing, basic electronics, programming (including AI), and robotics fundamentals.
- Exciting Tournament Format
- Participate in a 2-month preparation phase followed by an intense 1-day tournament featuring manual control and autonomous AI challenges.
- Unlock Research Opportunities
- Top teams earn the chance for prestigious Summer 2026 high school research internships with professors from CMU, Purdue, JHU, and GMU.
- Expert Guidance & Support
- Benefit from robotics/AI training, professor-led seminars, and dedicated coaching from George Mason University mentors and experienced CAYOC coaches.
Competition Schedule
August 17, 2025 | Inter-Denominational Church of God Gym, Gaithersburg, MD
Competition Day
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Sunday, August 17, 2025
Inter-Denominational Church of God Gym, Gaithersburg, MD
02:00 - 03:50
Team Setup and Practice Time
03:50 - 04:20
Opening Remarks
04:20 - 04:40
Group A game 1: Team 1+Team 2 VS Team 3+Team 4
04:40 - 05:00
Group B game 1: Team 5+Team 6 VS Team 7+Team 8
05:00 - 05:20
Group A game 2: Team 1+Team 3 VS Team 2+Team 4
05:20 - 05:40
Group B game 2: Team 5+Team 7 VS Team 6+Team 8
05:40 - 06:00
Break
06:00 - 06:20
Group A game 3: Team 1+Team 4 VS Team 2+Team 3
06:20 - 06:40
Group B game 3: Team 5+Team 8 VS Team 6+Team 7
06:40 - 07:10
Award Session 1
07:10 - 08:00
Dinner Break
08:00 - 08:40
2 Semi Finals
08:40 - 09:00
Bronze Medal Game
09:00 - 09:20
Championship Game
09:20 - 09:45
Award Session 2
09:45 - 10:00
Closing Remarks
*The top 4 teams of group stage move forward to Semi finals.