About

BotsIQ was formed to introduce students, teachers and parents to the career opportunities available in advanced manufacturing. Much like the popular BattleBots® TV show, students build robots and compete against each other to see which team has designed and built the best product.

This program is project-based education. Students build a real working robot by putting teamwork, science, technology, engineering and math into action.

BotsIQ Wisconsin is helping train tomorrow’s workforce. 

BotsIQ, An Educational Foundation For Advanced Manufacturing Careers.

BotsIQ Wisconsin (BotsIQ) encourages young adults to create and explore, giving them an opportunity to problem solve using science, technology, engineering, mathematics, mechanics, computer-aided design, metal fabrication, physics and project management in a teamwork environment.

The BotsIQ challenge is to create and build a robot to outscore other robots. Students participate in competitive environments, with safety and operational limitations to test robotic designs. The excitement of competition gives the students an opportunity to utilize existing educational resources as well as explore learning opportunities not currently offered in a traditional educational structure. Teams take ownership of creating, building and maintaining their remote controlled robot.

BotsIQ’s goal is to introduce career opportunities by combining Apprenticeship with a Technical College degree which will lead to a fulfilling Advanced Manufacturing Career.

BotsIQ matches each team with a volunteer or sponsoring company as a coach and mentor. Mentors and Sponsors provide seminars and tours to demonstrate how technology has advanced traditional skill sets into higher educational opportunities.

Bots IQ allows each student to discover their aptitude and attitude for an advanced manufacturing or engineering career.