ADVENTOR Week is our annual symposium, where all of ADVENTOR gathers to connect, share, and learn from each other in person. Taking place at rotating institutions, this week features a variety of interesting events such as a design competition, site visits, and symposium.
Keynote Speakers
Our keynote speakers blend interdisciplinary topics with current robotic research to inspire the creative minds of those in attendance.
From entertainment in media, to performance art on stage, our featured speakers are pushing barriers and extending the reach of robotics are we know it.
Each year we bring a new an exciting speaker, with a wealth of knowledge and ingenuity.
Thank you to our previous keynote speakers who are featured below.
Design Competition
ADVENTOR challenges trainees with a new design problem each year, centered around themes presented throughout previous events. Trainees collaborate to design and create a robot prototype to solve a real-world challenge.
This 2-day event ends with a pitch competition, judged by professionals, collaborators, faculty members and industry leaders.
Trainees are tasked to investigate and invent a robotic solution for challenges within municipal sectors to large-scale critical infrastructures and construction.
See previous designsStudent Presentations
Trainees take the stage to present their research and updates to the ADVENTOR team, and invited guests.
Throughout their tenure, trainees practice presenting their research to a large audience of their peers, mentors, and prospective professional connections.
Explore student research