University of Manchester Robotics Society presents
HACK-A-BOT2027Space Expedition
- Dates
- 13–14 March 2027
- Location
- Nancy Rothwell Building, University of Manchester
53.4691° N, 2.2346° W
About Hack-A-Bot
The University of Manchester Robotics Society's annual hackathon
Hack-A-Bot is the annual robotics hackathon run by the University of Manchester Robotics Society (RoboSoc).
On 13–14 March 2027 it returns to the University of Manchester with a new theme: Space Expedition. Further details will be published here as they are confirmed.
Event details
- Event
- HACK-A-BOT 2027
- Theme
- Space Expedition
- Dates
- 13–14 March 2027
- Location
- University of Manchester
- Venue
- Nancy Rothwell Building
- Organiser
- University of Manchester Robotics Society
Venue
Nancy Rothwell Building overview
Hosted in the south side of the Nancy Rothwell Building (Core 4).
Saturday 13 March 2027 to Sunday 14 March 2027
Three Floors
Ground, first, and second floors open all weekend with staffed access points.
South Entrance
Enter via the south side plaza; signage and volunteers will be there to guide you inside on the day.
Makerspace
Bench tools, 3D printers and soldering bays are provided by the Makerspace Team thanks to our ongoing sponsorship relationship.
Power & Wi-Fi
High-capacity Wi-Fi and power strips at every bank of desks.
Quiet Areas
Dedicated rest zones on ground floor for downtime.
Challenges
Four worlds. One expedition. Each planet is a challenge.
- Beginner: This challenge will be revealed closer to the event.
- Intermediate: This challenge will be revealed closer to the event.
- Advanced: This challenge will be revealed closer to the event.
- Creative: This challenge will be revealed closer to the event.
Schedule
The Hack-A-Bot 2027 weekend
Saturday
13 March
to
Setup
to
Registration
to
Opening Lecture
to
Make Teams
to
Project Allocation
to
Lunch
Mini Event #1
to
Dinner
Sunday
14 March
Movie
Mini Event #2
to
Breakfast
to
Judging
to
Ending Lecture
Sponsors
The organisations supporting Hack-A-Bot 2027
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Sponsors to be announced
This year's sponsors will be featured here once they have been confirmed.
Interested in sponsoring Hack-A-Bot 2027?
Sponsorship packages for Hack-A-Bot 2027.
Bronze
£500
- Logo on website
- Social media promotion
- Event signage
- Exhibition booth
- Networking opportunities
Silver
£1,500
- All Bronze benefits
- Merchandise branding
- Dedicated social media posts
- Opportunity to host a workshop or technical talk
Gold
£3,000+
- All Silver benefits
- Challenge sponsorship
- Prominent branding
- Opening/closing ceremony speaking opportunity
- Judging and prize presentation