It’s one thing to program and build a robot; it’s another thing to do it as a team. This statewide event is an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H robotics to demonstrate their learning, celebrate their accomplishments, and interact with others who share an interest in robotics. Robotics clubs may compete as a team in the annual State 4-H Robotics Competition. The contest tests a club’s ability to work together creatively to solve a set of tasks.
2025 Illinois 4-H State Robotics Competition: AiBot Challenge
Welcome to the Future of Robotics and AI!
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing our world, shaping how we communicate, work, and solve problems. From healthcare innovations to autonomous vehicles, AI represents the cutting edge of technology. As participants in this challenge, you are the next generation of AI experts, engineers, and programmers who will lead humanity into this exciting future. This year’s robotics challenge—designed by AI itself—celebrates your creativity and ingenuity, testing your skills in AI-powered tasks. Good luck, and have fun shaping the future!
The challenge can be downloaded at the following link:
Challenge Download/Documents Folder: 2025 AiBot Challenge Document
The AiBot Challenge will take place at the McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington, IL on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. Team registration will open February 1, and will close April 4, 2025. There will be a $20 Entry fee per team assessed at the time of registration. All Health Forms are due at time of registration and will be accessible through the registration link.
Competition Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Location: Interstate Center, McLean County Fairgrounds, Bloomington, IL, 8am-4:30pm
Register Here on February 1, 2025: AiBot Registration (Opens Feb. 1, 2025)
Now Accepting Applications for the Robotics Game Design Committee
We are also pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2025 Robotics Game Design Committee (GDC)! This is an opportunity for youth to contribute to a long history of youth working alongside STEM professionals to create a memorable and exciting experience for robotics participants state wide! GDC Members help plan and set up the competition, Host the competition, lead judging, and overall run the show.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone that has participated previously, and is looking for leadership and networking experience at the state level. Please share this opportunity with anyone that may be interested. Applications are due by February 14, 2025. For more information, including requirements and expectations, please visit the link below.
2025 Robotics GDC Application: Apply Here
Informational Webinar Q&A: March 5, 2025, 7:00 PM CST
We will also be hosting an informational Zoom Webinar to answer any questions you may have regarding the competition, registration, or tasks. Teams and coaches alike are encouraged to attend this session. It will be held on March 5th, 2025 at 7:00 PM CST.
Topic: AiBot Challenge Informational Session/ Q&A
Time: Mar 5, 2025 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
AiBot Challenge Webinar Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 884 9122 3990
Password: 874534
Thank you, and we hope to see you there!
Illinois 4-H STEM
General Questions: Keith Jacobs, kjaco4@illinois.edu