Thank you everyone for participating in the 20th annual IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition! Congratulations for all your hard work and we hope everyone had fun. View your final team rankings here. Final rankings are based on both report and competition scores.
Read MoreAbout the IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition
The annual IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition encourages students from Grades 4 to 12 to develop an early interest in science, technology, and engineering. In teams, students will design and build an autonomous robot using LEGO® EV3 or Arduino kits to compete in a full day event filled with exciting challenges. In addition, teams will be judged on a presentation documenting their design process.
News & Updates
ORC2023 Competition Day Information
Posted by Kelly Xu on 2023-05-15Schedule and Event Details Team Challenge Listing
Read MoreORC2023 Registration is Open
Posted by Kelly Xu on 2023-02-07We are happy to announce the return of in-person competition this year for our 20th annual ORC! We have new challenges as well as old favourites. The competition will take place on Saturday May 27, 2023. Register now!
Read MoreORC 2022 Final Rankings
Posted by Kelly Xu on 2022-06-05Thank you everyone for participating in the 19th annual IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition! Congratulations for all your hard work and we hope everyone had fun. View your final team rankings here. Final rankings are based on both report and competition scores. We hope to see you next year!
Read MoreORC2022 Competition Day Schedule
Posted by Kelly Xu on 2022-05-26Welcome to our 19th Annual ORC! If you are participating in the live competition, check the following: For LRT Detour, check that your webcam, robot, and obstacle course are ready. For Wildlife Ambulance, have your code prepared to email to the Micro:bit judges. WHO: Everyone is welcome to spectate! WHERE: https://meet.jit.si/moderated/4e6dc9e004884d599df70847147f0259eaa265ad712e33567efec17882e20c76 WHEN: May 28, 2022…
Read MoreORC 2022 Registration is Open!
Posted by Kelly Xu on 2022-02-23The world has changed so much over the past 2 years. In light of the new year, we are so proud to announce our second virtual rendition of ORC! This year, we have adapted some of our current challenges, and are presenting the following 3 new challenges in which you can compete: Agility Challenge [Lego],…
Read MoreORC 2021 Final Rankings
Posted by Kelly Xu on 2021-06-08Thank you everyone for participating in the 18th annual IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition! Congratulations for all your hard work and we hope everyone had fun. View your final team rankings here. Final rankings are based on both report and competition scores. We hope to see you next year!
Read MoreORC2021 is going virtual!
Posted by Kelly Xu on 2021-02-02Happy New Year everyone! The world has changed so much in just one year. ORC was cancelled for the first time ever in 17 years! We used digital technologies more than ever to stay connected. With this new year comes another new change for ORC. We will be hosting our first, ever virtual competition!!! While…
Read MoreUpdates Regarding COVID-19
Posted by Kelly Xu on 2020-04-22Hi everyone, We hope you and your families are all well. Over the past month, we have been assessing the interest and feasibility of alternative solutions to host the ORC this year, given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. After reviewing survey responses, alternative formats, and public health guidance, we are sad to announce that there will…
Read MoreORC 2020 Registration is Open!
Posted by Kelly Xu on 2020-03-03To register for ORC2020, click on the Competition tab under the Registration menu, or click here. This year, we have several new challenges, please check them all out on our website under the Challenge menu! We are introducing Micro:bit challenges this year! Micro:bits are easy-to-use programmable boards perfect for introducing younger students to robotics. Check…
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