Southwestern Pennsylvania BotsIQ Finals 
9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. April 8
8:45 a.m.-8 p.m. April 9
Cal U Convocation Center arena
More than 60 high schools and career and technology centers will bring their custom-built, 15-pound robots to face off in gladiator-style bouts inside a shatterproof, polycarbonate “battle zone” inside the Convocation Center during the 11th annual Southwestern Pennsylvania BotsIQ Finals.
Admission is free, and the public may attend.
See a list of participating schools
About BotsIQ
Ten years ago the Pittsburgh chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) joined a group of manufacturers and educators to bring BotsIQ to southwestern Pennsylvania.
BotsIQ draws on students’ knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), as well as project management and public speaking. Students spend months designing and fabricating their robots and practicing to take them into battle. Manufacturers support and mentor BotsIQ teams, building a valuable network for participants.
About 85% of BotsIQ competitors plan careers in STEM-related fields. Skills learned through BotsIQ are aligned with those needed for jobs in industry, as well as higher education.
Parent Information Session
During the finals competition at Cal U, parents can participate in a free information session to learn more about careers in manufacturing. The session will take place 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m. April 9 in the Convocation Center.
Lunch will be served. Registration is required.
Join Us
Admission to the Southwestern Pennsylvania BotsIQ Finals is free. Everyone is welcome to attend this family-friendly event.
Visitor parking is available in the Vulcan Garage, off Third Street near the campus entrance.