National Robotics Week Returns to Inspire Innovation

Annual event aims to showcase robotics' impact on business, education, and daily life

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The 2026 edition of National Robotics Week, scheduled for April 4-12, will once again highlight the growing importance of the robotics industry to the U.S. economy and workforce. Organized by MassRobotics, the event will feature hands-on workshops, coding challenges, and the popular Robo Soccer competition to provide students with direct exposure to robotics technologies and potential career paths.

Why it matters

National Robotics Week serves as a platform to demonstrate how robotics drives innovation, economic growth, and technological advancement. The event encourages participation from robotics organizations, educators, companies, and community groups to illustrate the widespread impact of robotics across education, industry, and society.

The details

The core mission of National Robotics Week is to showcase the real-world impact of robotics and inspire the next generation of engineers and technologists. MassRobotics, the central organizing force, is planning to host students from local public schools at its robotics center in Boston, offering hands-on workshops, coding challenges, and the Robo Soccer competition.

  • National Robotics Week is scheduled for April 4-12, 2026.
  • The event has been held annually since its inception.

The players

MassRobotics

A central organizing force for National Robotics Week, MassRobotics is planning to host students from local public schools at its robotics center in Boston, offering hands-on workshops, coding challenges, and the Robo Soccer competition.

Joyce Sidopoulos

The Co-Founder at MassRobotics, Sidopoulos explains that National Robotics Week is about opening doors and showcasing the vibrant robotics ecosystem to the community and students.

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What they’re saying

“We're showing the community and students what's possible and how they can be part of building the future by showcasing our vibrant robotics ecosystem.”

— Joyce Sidopoulos, Co-Founder, MassRobotics

What’s next

Organizations and individuals interested in participating in National Robotics Week 2026 are encouraged to submit their events through the official National Robotics Week website.

The takeaway

National Robotics Week serves as a valuable platform to bridge the gap between technological advancement and public understanding, demonstrating the transformative power of robotics across education, industry, and daily life.