Worlds largest swarm robotic hackathon

Worlds largest swarm
robotic hackathon

we ordered 500 robots…

October 3rd-5th 2025

October 3rd-5th 2025

165 King St West, Kitchener

165 King St West, Kitchener

165 King St West, Kitchener

165 King St West, Kitchener

165 King St West, Kitchener

165 King St West, Kitchener

165 King St West, Kitchener

165 King St West, Kitchener

165 King St West, Kitchener

165 King St West, Kitchener

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About SWARM

About SWARM

Why You Absolutely Should Attend SWARM HACKATHON

The SWARM Hackathon is the ultimate gathering for robotics enthusiasts, industry leaders, and innovators to delve into the world of swarm intelligence, coordination, and the future of collective robotics.

This hackathon offers a unique opportunity to build with the state of the art open-source swarm hardware, engage in hands-on challenges, and explore groundbreaking swarm applications. Whether you’re a student, developer, or researcher, you’ll have the chance to program real robots, witness large-scale coordination in action, and connect with others who are driving change in the robotics world. Be part of the experiment that’s shaping the future.

For Whom?

For Whom?

For Whom?

Who Should Definitely Attend the SWARM HACKATHON

RESEARCHERS

STUDENTS

ROBOTICISTS

PROGRAMMERS

Unlock SWARMs potential to optimize operations, enhance understanding, and stay competitive in a fast-evolving market.

RESEARCHERS

STUDENTS

ROBOTICISTS

PROGRAMMERS

Unlock SWARMs potential to optimize operations, enhance understanding, and stay competitive in a fast-evolving market.

RESEARCHERS

STUDENTS

ROBOTICISTS

PROGRAMMERS

Unlock SWARMs potential to optimize operations, enhance understanding, and stay competitive in a fast-evolving market.

Speakers

Speakers

Speakers

Meet Our Esteemed Judges and Industry Thought Leaders

5 Speakers

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Event agenda

Event agenda

Event agenda

Full SWARM Hackathon
Event Agenda dropping Friday…

Kickoff

Friday October 3rd : Evening Kick Off

Kickoff

Friday October 3rd : Evening Kick Off

Kickoff

Friday October 3rd : Evening Kick Off

06.00-6.30 PM

Opening Remarks

Welcome to the SWARM Hackathon. Kick off the day with an introduction from the event organizers and a sneak peek of what's in store.

6.30-7.00 PM

Warm Up: Importance of Swarm Robotics

By Paolo Reczek the inventor of the HeRo open source swarm robotics platform we will be

Paolo Reczek, Phd

Inventor of HeRo

Paolo Reczek, Phd

Inventor of HeRo

Paolo Reczek, Phd

Inventor of HeRo

7.00PM-08.00 PM

HeRo 2.0 A complete guide

A lively discussion on how AI is being implemented in sectors like healthcare, finance, and logistics, with industry experts.

Main Day

Saturday October 4th: Full day Hacking

Main Day

Saturday October 4th: Full day Hacking

Main Day

Saturday October 4th: Full day Hacking

09.30-10.30 AM

Smell the coffee not the, Solder

Get started on assembly and work with your team

11.30-12.30 PM

Workshop: Calibrating and Configuring

By members of UW Robotics team. Walk through of set up of wheel system, and configuring communications.

John Mitchell

Co-Founder at AI Corp

John Mitchell

Co-Founder at AI Corp

John Mitchell

Co-Founder at AI Corp

2.30-04.30 PM

Workshop: ROS

Explore how ROS works with Gazebo to create presimulated/coordinated movement

Sumup

Sunday October 5th : Final Push & Demoes

Sumup

Sunday October 5th : Final Push & Demoes

Sumup

Sunday October 5th : Final Push & Demoes

09.30-11.30 AM

Mentor Checkin:

Teams check in with members of the UW robotics team to fine tune their demos into a short display!

02.30-03.30 PM

FINAL DEMO

Join our judges and participant in viewing the SWARM constructed in action

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04.30-05.30 PM

Closing Remarks & Thank You

A final wrap-up of the AIcron Tech Summit, with acknowledgments to all speakers, sponsors, and attendees. Looking forward to seeing you next year!

Partnership

Partnership

Partnership

We are incredibly lucky to have
great partners

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Reach out if you like what we are doing, we can put your logo here

Questions

Questions

Questions

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All the Important Details Before Attending SWARM HACKATHON

How can I register for the SWARM HACKATHON?

Will the summit be available online for remote attendees?

What will we be hacking?

Can I submit my project or research for the summit?

How can I become a sponsor or exhibitor at the event?

Will there be food and breaks at the hackathon?

How can I register for the SWARM HACKATHON?

Will the summit be available online for remote attendees?

What will we be hacking?

Can I submit my project or research for the summit?

How can I become a sponsor or exhibitor at the event?

Will there be food and breaks at the hackathon?

How can I register for the SWARM HACKATHON?

Will the summit be available online for remote attendees?

What will we be hacking?

Can I submit my project or research for the summit?

How can I become a sponsor or exhibitor at the event?

Will there be food and breaks at the hackathon?

Our Host

Our Host

Meet Our Hosts: The Visionaries Behind SWARM

The SWARM Hackathon is brought to you by a team of passionate innovators and industry leaders. Our hosts are dedicated to shaping the future of technology by bringing together the brightest minds in AI, automation, and robotics.

Registration

Registration

Registration

if these challenges are compelling:
Secure Your Spot @ SWARM HACKATHON Today!

Challenge 1: BEST BIOMIMICRY

Most natural, insect-inspired behaviour.

Move like starlings in flight

communicate like ants and termites

Glow and sync like fireflies

Flow together like schools of fish

Prize

$xxx

Prizes announced next Wednesday

Challenge 2: BEST INDUSTRIAL

Most practical, real-world application.

Transport loads with collective strength

Map and inspect complex environments

Prototype real-world swarm applications

Prize

$xxx

Prizes announced next Wednesday

Challenge 3: MOST CREATIVE

Most unexpected or artistic swarm.

Neural Interface

Swarm as human interface (graphing)

XR controls

Prize

$xxx

Prizes announced next Wednesday

Challenge 1: BEST BIOMIMICRY

Most natural, insect-inspired behaviour.

Move like starlings in flight

communicate like ants and termites

Glow and sync like fireflies

Flow together like schools of fish

Prize

$xxx

Prizes announced next Wednesday

Challenge 2: BEST INDUSTRIAL

Most practical, real-world application.

Transport loads with collective strength

Map and inspect complex environments

Prototype real-world swarm applications

Prize

$xxx

Prizes announced next Wednesday

Challenge 3: MOST CREATIVE

Most unexpected or artistic swarm.

Neural Interface

Swarm as human interface (graphing)

XR controls

Prize

$xxx

Prizes announced next Wednesday

Challenge 1: BEST BIOMIMICRY

Most natural, insect-inspired behaviour.

Move like starlings in flight

communicate like ants and termites

Glow and sync like fireflies

Flow together like schools of fish

Prize

$xxx

Prizes announced next Wednesday

Challenge 2: BEST INDUSTRIAL

Most practical, real-world application.

Transport loads with collective strength

Map and inspect complex environments

Prototype real-world swarm applications

Prize

$xxx

Prizes announced next Wednesday

Challenge 3: MOST CREATIVE

Most unexpected or artistic swarm.

Neural Interface

Swarm as human interface (graphing)

XR controls

Prize

$xxx

Prizes announced next Wednesday