Created in 1986, the SME-Robotic Technology and Engineering Challenge (RTEC) developed into one of the premier robotics and engineering student competitions in the nation. In 2004, the competition established a permanent home in Marion, Ohio and was introduced as the National Robotics Challenge. The SME-Education Foundation is proud to support the National Robotics Challenge where students demonstrate their engineering ingenuity and creativity encouraging them to pursue rewarding engineering careers.

Click here to learn more about the competition, events, and registration.