Do you want to do more than just “play” with robots—do you want to become a sought-after specialist, invited to join teams, companies, and labs?
Then the ROS2 competition is your perfect start. Here’s why:
It’s not just a game—it’s a real skill that employers value.
ROS2 is the industry standard in robotics. It’s required for job openings from Sber’s Robotics Center to Boston Dynamics.
By participating in the competition, you’re not learning from a textbook—you’re solving a real problem: a robot must navigate autonomously, recognize objects, and manipulate them, just like in service and industrial robotics.
Everything is within reach, even for a student
You can build a robot for just 100–300 dollars.
Divide it among a team—it’s less than a gym membership.
And finding a sponsor for that amount? It’s easy—especially when you present a real project, not just an idea.
You’ll have a working robot—not a toy, but a tool for future projects.
After the competition, you’ll have a fully functional autonomous robot capable of:
- Navigating the room
- Grasping objects
- Working in the real world
This is your personal portfolio project, which will open doors to internships and research groups.
Everything is already there—you’re not starting from scratch.
Playing field? Just order a Charuco banner from any advertising agency—matte, inexpensive, ready to go.
Robot? There’s a baseline configuration on GitHub—a basic robot you can start with.
Training? A free, public course on ROS2 on Stepik with step-by-step instructions—everything from installation to running algorithms.
You’ll learn more than just ROS2—you’ll master the entire engineering stack.
- Linux
- Configuring local networks
- C++, Python
- Computer vision
- Path planning
- Manipulator control
And much more—all in one project!
And starting in 2027, winning the ROS2 competition will earn you extra points when applying to universities and graduate schools!
You’re not just participating—you’re investing in your future.
Today—training. Tomorrow—an advantage over other applicants.
And yes—it’s fun!
You’ll work in a team, solve puzzles, see how your code brings hardware to life…
It’s adrenaline, excitement, and pleasure—everything that made us fall in love with robotics in the first place. 
Don’t wait for the “perfect moment.” The perfect moment is now.
Register for the ROS2 competition—and in one months, you won’t be dreaming about a career in robotics…
You’ll already be there.
Click “Register”—while others are thinking, you’re already building the future.
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An article explaining the competition in detail.
Competition regulations and rules.
Video explanation of the competition regulations and rules.
We invite teams from all countries. Translation of the competition’s leading organizers into English is possible.
The competition is being held as part of the ROS Meetup conference on robotics and artificial intelligence in robotics, March 21-22, 2026, in Moscow.
We’d like to host an international ROS2 competition in Moscow every year. If you’d like to help us with this, please let us know.