Ottawa Robotics
Competition 2027
BUILD. PROGRAM. COMPETE.
The IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition brings
students together to design, engineer, and program
innovative robotic systems while competing in
exciting hands-on challenges.
Inspiring Innovators for Decades
The IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition (ORC) is Ottawa's premier STEM initiative run completely by volunteers since 2003. It encourages students from Grades 4 to 12 to design, build, and program autonomous robotics using LEGO® Mindstorms or Arduino-based systems to tackle real engineering hurdles.
Why Students Should Participate
Hands-on Engineering
Participants apply theory to mechanical design and programming logic, mirroring real-world projects.
Teamwork & Leadership
Teams develop collaboration and leadership skills while learning to present and defend their ideas.
Early STEM Exposure
ORC introduces fields like robotics, AI, and automation, helping explore potential career paths early.
Problem-Solving
Students learn to iterate, test, fail, and improve—exactly how innovation happens in the real world.
2027 Awards & Prizes
Compete across the ORC challenge tracks, showcase your engineering skills, and earn recognition for outstanding performance.
2027 prize details will be announced soon. Follow the competition updates for official award information.
ORC Photo Gallery
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Sponsors & Partners
ORC is made possible through the support of organizations that believe in the next generation of engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers.
We are proud to have been supported by organizations that share our commitment to STEM education and engineering excellence.
Join the Next Generation of Innovators
Help us provide students with hands-on opportunities to design, build, program, and compete in robotics. Your support helps make the next ORC possible.
Powered by Ottawa's Engineering Community
ORC brings together students, educators, engineers, and IEEE volunteers from across the Ottawa community.
Support the Next Generation
ORC is powered by passionate volunteers, educators, engineers, and students. Join our team and help create an unforgettable robotics experience for the next generation of innovators.
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