LET’S DIVE IN

May 30-31 , 2026 | University of Maryland, USA 

This year, 210 student teams from around the world will dive into competition at the University of Maryland, College Park. From elementary through high school, these students will put their underwater robots to the test.

On this page, you’ll find:

• Event Details & Schedule

• Learn more about this year’s Teams 

• Link to the Livestream

• Access to our Media Library

SEAPERCH

SeaPerch is an underwater robotics program that introduces students to engineering, coding, and problem-solving through the design and construction of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). Educators around the world use SeaPerch in classrooms and after-school programs as a hands-on STEM learning tool, helping students apply science and math concepts in an engaging, real-world context. Participants build their own robots from kits, learning valuable lessons in buoyancy, propulsion, and circuitry before testing their creations in regional competitions and ultimately, in the International SeaPerch Competition that mirror real-world marine engineering challenges.

THEME

Storm Response: Technology in Action for Recovery and Relief

Storm Response explores the power uncrewed systems play in recovery, resilience, and discovery in disaster relief efforts. Framed as an opportunity, not just to restore what was lost, but to rebuild smarter and reimagine the future; this season’s challenges reflect the real-world role of robotics in helping communities respond to and recover from storms and other natural events. Through hands-on missions grounded in post-disaster scenarios, teams will apply technology with purpose – restoring harbor operations, assessing underwater infrastructure, supporting exploration, and unlocking new possibilities. Build a bot. Change the world. One mission at a time.

ROBONATION

RoboNation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing robotics education and innovation through 9 hands-on, student-centered competitions and programs that engage more than 250,000 students per year. It provides platforms where learners of all levels-middle school to university-design, build, and operate autonomous systems in real-world environments. By fostering technical skill, creativity, and collaboration, RoboNation helps prepare the next generation of engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers for the future workforce.