The Embodied Metal Hackathon
July 17, 2026Mission Robotics · San Francisco
We expect a full house — plan to arrive early, check in, and claim your spot. Doors open Friday at 4:00 PM for registration, wristband pickup, and team formation. If we hit capacity, we may not be able to accommodate late arrivals.
Schedule
Friday
4:00 PMDoors open
Registration, wristband pickup, team formation
4:00–5:00 PMRobot bootcamp
The fundamentals of working with, programming, and training robots — teams that make it through the full session will have a real edge
5:30 PMOpening remarks & keynotes
EveningTeam formation, robot selection, live idea pitches — start hacking
10:00 PMSpace closes for overnight
Saturday
9:00 AMDoors open
Breakfast and coffee available
All dayMain build day
All dayRobot Mini Golf side event
12:30 PMLunch
2:00–3:00 PMAfternoon tech talks
6:00 PMPizza
10:30 PMSpace closes for overnight
Sunday
8:30 AMDoors open
Bagels and coffee provided
10:00 AMFinal submissions due
10:30 AMDemos start
12:00–12:30 PMJudges deliberate
1:00–1:30 PMWinners announced
2:00 PMEnd of event