Robolabs has been building competitive robotics platforms for years, but in 2025 that commitment reached a new scale. This was our most event-heavy year to date, with 14+ tournaments empowering over 3,800 students across Northern California and beyond. From the VEX IQ NorCal Regional Championship to the One World VEX V5 Signature Event, both held at UC Berkeley, we created stages where young engineers could compete, collaborate, and belong.
These tournaments are not easy to run, nor are they driven by convenience or profit. They require months of preparation, deep operational expertise, and the coordinated effort of dozens of people working behind the scenes. We do this because these spaces matter. Competitive robotics gives engineering-minded students a place to belong, to strive, and to grow. It keeps our community alive, connected, and thriving.
Looking ahead, that commitment continues: in June 2026, Robolabs will host the VEX AI World Championship at UC Berkeley for the first time. We are deeply grateful to play a role in sustaining and strengthening a community that gives so much back.
