Hello and Welcome to the Open University-RoboFesta web site. RoboFesta is an International Organisation established to promote the study and enjoyment of science and technology through hands-on, robot-related events.

The Open University works closely with RoboFesta, providing information and educational activities for people of all ages.

Any members of the OU community (staff, students or alumni) who would like to get involved with our science and robotics outreach activities into schools and communities should email robofesta@open.ac.uk or visit the OU Activity Community website and click on Current Opportunities.

To find out more about our schools related robotics activities, visit the Robotics Outreach Group website, or the RoboCupJunior-UK website.

Some great robotics sites to visit

• Online robotics exhibition - Tech Museum of Innovation interactive exhibition on robotics
  
• Red Rover Goes to Mars - Control a real robot over the internet
  
• Beagle 2 - A UK robot lander on Mars
  
• Kismet - An emotional robot
  
• The Robot Zoo - Look inside giant robot animals to see how real animals work
  
• Bugworks robot simulator - Create simple robot bugs to chase each other round a flat world
  
• FIRST LEGO League - Schools' robotics competition, Autumn 2004
  
• Real Robots - Build a working robot
  
• Robot Space Explorers - An educators' and enthusiasts' guide
  

Contact us

To find out more about RoboFesta activities and events, send us an email