Duke Annual Robo-Climb Competition

The Duke Annual Robo-Climb Competition is a robotics and engineering challenge hosted by Duke University that tasks student teams with designing, building, and programming robots capable of climbing a vertical surface or structure. The event emphasizes mechanical design, control systems, and creative problem-solving as robots navigate climbing-specific constraints such as grip, weight, and stability. This competition is geared toward high school students with an interest in robotics, engineering, or computer science. Participants typically work in teams and are mentored by teachers, coaches, or local engineers as they prepare for the event. Students gain hands-on experience with the engineering design process, teamwork, and technical communication, and they have the opportunity to interact with university faculty, students, and lab spaces at Duke. Because public, detailed information about the event is limited and logistics may vary by year, interested teams should contact Duke’s engineering or robotics outreach programs directly for the most current participation and registration details.