Kettering

About Kettering

Our Robotic Roots

Kettering University has been active in VEX and FIRST Robotics for more than 20 years. The University houses a Robotics Center, hosts robotics competitions, awards robotics scholarships, and offers pre-college and other robotics programs. Students at Kettering pursue robotic interests in academic programs, compete in VEX U and Battlebots competitions, and serve as mentors for K-12 robotic teams.

Talent Search

Kettering University is looking for talented robotic students who want to continue learning and innovating in a hands-on, real-world experience format. We’d love to meet you!

Kettering Academic Programs Are Top Ranked

Kettering University consistently ranks among the top universities in the U.S. News World Report. For 2022, they named Kettering as one of the schools with the Best Engineering and Computer Science programs, the Best for Veterans, and the Best in the Midwest. In 2021, The Princeton Review listed Kettering among the top 50 universities for our Entrepreneurship program. And the College Gazette called Kettering the number one in Automotive Schools and the #2 Hidden Gem in Tech Schools.

Academic Programs

Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, our degree programs ensure you are armed with the education to master your career.

Co-op – Theory in Practice

Kettering University’s Co-op program is unlike any in the country, giving students income and more than two years of hands-on experience in the workplace before graduation.

Advanced Mobility

Because Kettering University has automotive in its DNA, it’s no surprise our students and graduates are defining the future of autonomous vehicles, electrification, and connectivity.

Getting Involved

Clubs and organizations that connect our community are all part of the Kettering experience. Whether it’s engineering ways to help local residents, e-sports, aerospace, academic and professional societies, robotics, or even rock climbing, you’ll find something to inspire you.

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VEX Robotics World Championship Experience

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2025-2026 Signature Event Updates

  1. An Event Partner wanting to apply to host a Signature Event must have hosted events for at least 2 seasons prior to applying. 
  2. Signature Events must use the officially branded award banners for the Excellence Award and Tournament/Teamwork Champions Award.
  3. When hanging field skirts the VEX Robotics logo/brand name can not be covered up on the competition fields.
  4. VEX V5 Robotics Competition Signature Events may have regional capacity and max per organization restrictions lifted 8 weeks before the event if the event is not full (similar to the process already in place for VEX IQ Robotics Competition Signature Events).
  5. Minimum pit size reduced to 8’x 8’ instead of 10’x10’.
  6. Beginning in the 2025-2026 season, the REC Foundation will collect $10 instead of $5 per team registration on all Signature Events. This is to help offset travel costs for REC Foundation staff to support these larger events.

2025-2026 Signature Event Application Reminders

  1. Existing Signature Events only need to complete the Final Application (due by March 31, 2025)
  2. New Signature Event concepts will need to complete the Initial Proposal by January 31, 2025 and if approved, complete the Final Application by March 31, 2025.
Crowd watches the Signature Event in Minnesota's Mall of America
VEX Robotics World Championship landscape logo
Teams check scores at VEX Robotics World Championship
App | VEX Robotics World Championship
Teams are responsible for making their own arrangements for travel between Dallas airports and their hotel. Information about ground transportation services can be found on the airports' websites.
Judges observe participants at VEX Robotics World Championship
Volunteer | VEX Robotics World Championship
WE NEED PASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS LIKE YOU TO POWER THE VEX ROBOTICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP! Whether you participate solo or with a group of friends, family, or coworkers, you’ll make a huge…