November 3-9, 2024
Nathan Benderson Park | Sarasota, Florida, USA
The biennial Maritime RobotX Challenge took place in Sarasota, Florida, USA, with 15 teams representing Australia, Chile, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Congratulations to all RobotX 2024 teams! We look forward to seeing you in 2026!
Autonomy Challenge Awards
1st Place ($30,000 & Champion Banner): National University of Singapore (Bumblebee Autonomous Systems)
2nd Place ($15,000 & 2nd Place Banner): Korea Maritime and Ocean University (KMOU MACRO)
3rd Place ($10,000 & 1st Place Banner): Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Team Minion)
4th Place ($5,000): Advancing Science Technology and Art / University of California, San Diego (Team Inspiration)
5th Place ($4,000): Nanyang Technological University (Archimedes)
6th Place ($2,500): Florida Atlantic University (Owltonomous)
Design Documentation Awards
1st Place ($5,000): National University of Singapore (Bumblebee Autonomous Systems)
2nd Place ($4,000): Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Team Minion)
3rd Place ($3,000): Advancing Science Technology and Art / University of California San Diego (Team Inspiration)
4th Place ($2,000): Lake Superior State University (Team AMORE)
5th Place ($1,000): Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Caleuche)
Best Technical Design Report ($2,000): Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Team Minion)
Best Website ($2,000): National University of Singapore (Bumblebee Autonomous Systems)
Best Team Introduction Video ($2,000): National University of Singapore (Bumblebee Autonomous Systems)
Best Systems Assessment ($2,000): National University of Singapore (Bumblebee Autonomous Systems)
Best Presentation ($2,000): National University of Singapore (Bumblebee Autonomous Systems)
Sponsors’ Special Awards
1st Place MathWorks Simulation Challenge ($1,000): Lake Superior State University (Team AMORE)
2nd Place MathWorks Simulation Challenge ($750): University of Newcastle (NU Marine)
Special Awards
Collaborative Systems Engineering ($1,500): Advancing Science Technology and Art / University of California San Diego (Team Inspiration)
Situational Awareness ($1,500): University of Newcastle (NU Marine)
Gusto & Search Pattern Demonstration ($1,000): Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Caleuche)
Community & Outreach ($500): University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Bayou Bot Krewe)
Resiliency ($500): Lake Superior State University (Team AMORE)
Technical Innovation ($1,000): Korea Maritime and Ocean University (KMOU MACRO)
Technical Innovation ($1,000): Florida Atlantic University (Owltonomous)
Technical Innovation ($1,000): Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Team Minion)
Systems Engineering ($500): George Mason University (GMU RobotX)
RobotX 2024 Detailed Scoresheet: robotx.org/2024/scores
Relive RobotX 2024 through Photos: robonation.org/flickr
RobotX 2024 Awards Ceremony: Click here to view
Press Releases
• The Future of Autonomous Technology Converges in SW Florida for the 2024 Maritime RobotX Challenge
• International Robotics Teams Excel at RoboNation’s 2024 Maritime RobotX Challenge