Join us for two days of hacking with real robots right here in Glasgow.

Are you ready to discover robotics with the latest developments in AI? 🌟 Join us to learn, train, and solve real-world problems using open-source tech! We'll be kicking things off on 23 September 2026 with a special pre-event for all participants to network, form teams, and hear from some of the most exciting robotic experts!

 

• Date: Wednesday 23 September 2026 – Thursday 24 September 2026
• Kick-off: 9am Wednesday 23 September 2026
• Location: Studio 2, Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow
• Teams of 3-4 participants - you must attend in person.

What is it?

We live in exciting times! The ChatGPT moment of robotics could be just a few milestones away! Let's come together for a weekend to hack away and help progress the state of robotics

​WE PROVIDE THE ROBOTS, you provide the brains, and together we have an awesome two days with our amazing partners that have made this a possibility.

​Our only ask - if you have a strong MacBook or laptop (with Nvidia GPU) to bring that along.

 

Why join?

✅ A vibrant community of curious minds

✅ Easy-to-follow tutorials (beginner-friendly!)

✅ Discover the all-new LeRobot SO-101 (we provide the hardware - 10 pairs of robotic arms). If you have your own hardware, let us know and bring it along as well!

 

​The winners of the Hackathon will get special prizes:

• A pair of LeRobot SO-101
• SSK Portable SSD 1TB External Solid-State Drives
• SANDISK Ultra USB Type-A Flash Drive 256GB

Please note: By signing up to this event, you are committing to attend. We have invested significant resources into materials, and have external facilitators travelling to Glasgow to lead the sessions. Non-attendance has a real impact on costs and the success of the event.

If you are no longer able to attend, you must cancel your place at least 24 hours in advance so your spot can be offered to someone else.

Agenda

Wednesday, September 23 – Hacking Begins

Time

Activities

08:30

Guest and participant registration

09:00

Welcome talks from Social AI CDT and Prof. Chetouani

10:00

Official opening with hackathon welcome, rules & tools

10:30

Coffee break, Networking, and team formation

11:00

Hackathon begins

Thursday, September 24 – Demos & Awards

Time

Activities

15:30

Submission deadline

15:30–16:20

First round of pitches (3 min presentation with a demo video)

16:40

Announces the winning teams

17:00

Close the event with drinks