Open-Platform Robotics Competition
RAT Open is an open-platform robotics competition designed to push the boundaries of creativity, engineering, and problem-solving. Unlike traditional competitions, RAT Open encourages participants to build robots from any materials and platforms they choose.
This competition format empowers students to think outside the box, experiment with different technologies, and develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
Build your robot from anything you want, VEX, LEGO, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Series Logic, PLC or a dustbin.
How RAT Open works and what makes it unique
Learners receive the challenge weeks in advance, giving them ample time to plan, design, and build their robots. This advance notice allows for thorough preparation and creative problem-solving.
Build a robot from anything you like! Use standard platforms like VEX, LEGO, Arduino, or create completely custom solutions. The only limit is your imagination and creativity.
Sample materials are sent out to schools when they register, providing a starting point for teams. These materials can be used as-is or combined with other components.
Key features that set RAT Open apart from traditional robotics competitions
RAT Open encourages out-of-the-box thinking. Teams are free to use any materials, sensors, and programming languages they prefer. This freedom fosters innovation and allows students to explore cutting-edge technologies.
Challenges are designed to mirror real-world scenarios, helping students develop practical engineering skills. Teams learn to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and iterate on their designs.
RAT Open prioritizes learning over winning. The competition emphasizes the engineering process, documentation, and presentation skills. Teams are evaluated on their problem-solving approach, not just their final robot.
By allowing any platform and providing sample materials, RAT Open ensures that schools with different resources can participate. The competition is designed to be accessible to beginners while still challenging for advanced teams.
Teams design robots to navigate complex spiral structures, testing precision and control systems.
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Speed and agility challenges where robots race through obstacle courses and complete timed tasks.
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Head-to-head competitions where robots compete in strategic challenges requiring both offense and defense.
Learn more...You can register your school by visiting our School Registration page. You'll need to provide your school information and create an administrator account.
We organize various educational competitions including science fairs, mathematics olympiads, robotics challenges, creative writing contests, arts showcases, and coding competitions.
After logging into your school account, you can access your dashboard to view all team registrations, manage team members, and track event participation.
