This isn’t your typical clipboard-and-clip-on-tie judging session — it’s an off-season summer competition, where things are a little more chill, a lot more fun, and 100% about celebrating the awesome stuff you and your team have built, coded, and created. Our judges are on the lookout for clever mechanical moves, next-level programming magic, and those standout moments where your robot made jaws drop — but we’re also here to recognize the vibes. That means teams who lift each other up, collaborate like champs and create a space where everyone can shine. We’ve got awards for teamwork, creativity, and yes — spreading the love of robotics with outreach events. Because let’s be real: when teens take the lead, inspire others, and share their passion, this whole thing gets better for everyone. So bring the energy, show us your spark, and let’s make this celebration unforgettable.
What We Need From You: Your One-Page Highlight Reel
Want a shot at one of the LOKI! awards? Hit us with a one-page highlight reel (per award) that shows off what makes your team awesome! Think pictures, bullet points, and bold moments — no need for essays. Just give our judges a quick peek at your best builds, wildest code wins, teamwork triumphs, or anything else that makes your squad stand out.
This isn’t summer homework — it’s your brag sheet. Judges will use it as a launchpad before they chat with you and size up the competition. If time allows, we’ll swing by teams who didn’t submit, but we start with the teams who bring the goods — so don’t sleep on it!
Our judges are roaming the floor, not hiding in interview rooms! They'll swing by your pit area throughout the day to chat about your robot, strategy, and team journey. No need to stress about a formal appointment — just keep someone at your pit who can talk shop when judges appear. Have your demo ready and your team spirit on display. The more prepared you are when judges roll through, the better your chances at snagging that award you've got your eye on!
Award submissions can be submitted in advance to this Google Form (requires Google sign in) or via email or at team check-in.
In the spirit of mischief, might, and mastery, the LOKI! Awards honor the boldest builders, the cleverest coders, the most fearless teammates, and the teams who spread the spark of robotics far and wide.
We’re bestowing five legendary titles, each one forged to recognize a different kind of greatness. Read on, brave competitors — and see which glory you’ll claim.
This award goes to the team that plays hard, supports harder, and makes the whole competition better just by being there. They hype up other teams, lend a hand when it counts, and never let the pressure mess with their good vibes.
Whether it’s high-fives, tool swaps, or clutch moral support — this crew levels up everyone around them.
Winning is cool. But being the reason others win too? That’s legendary.
For the team that broke the mold and blasted past the build table — turning robotics into a movement. Whether it’s inspiring others, teaching the next generation, or making waves in the community, this crew took STEM to the streets.
We’re looking for one, epic, student-led event — something that shows initiative, creativity, and real-world impact. If your coach planned it, posted it, or packed the car… it doesn’t count. This one’s all about student ownership, hustle, and heart.
This one’s for the builders. The brainstormers. The teams that turned wild ideas into wicked machines. Whether it’s sleek linkages, savage gearing, or a frame that could survive the apocalypse — these robots don’t just move, they dominate.
From concept to chaos-ready, this is mechanical mastery at its finest. If it cranks, lifts, spins, or slaps — and looks good doing it — the Kinetic Creators made it happen.
This team didn’t just wire things up and hope for the best — they summoned a chaotic masterpiece of code-meets-hardware madness. Motors spinning. Sensors pinging. Servos flippin’. The whole robot is basically alive and vibing.
It moves like it’s possessed (in the best way). Buttons are pressed, magic happens. Routines fire off with the precision of a caffeine-fueled squirrel on a mission. You think it’s luck? Nah — it’s controlled, beautiful mayhem.
Welcome to the wild world of Intelligent Integration.
Some videos you watch once. These you watch on repeat. This award honors the team whose video submission immediately etched itself into LOKI history — the one everyone's quoting, sharing, and can't stop talking about.
Whether through humor that short-circuits your logic board, production value that belongs on the big screen, or a moment so authentic it gives you chills — these teams created something unforgettable. Their video doesn't just document a robot, it captures lightning in a memory card.
Years from now, when people remember LOKI, this is the video they'll still be showing to rookies.