2023 Jackrabbit Best Robotics

Jerome J Lohr College of Engineering- South Dakota State University

BEST

BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics Inc. started in Texas in 1993 by two engineers from Texas Instruments. Since then, interest in the program has helped create 50 hubs (local competition sites) nationwide. SDSU is proud to be one of the newest hubs.

The mission of BEST Robotics Inc. is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in a sports-like, science- and engineering-based robotics competition.

BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) offers

• the EXCITEMENT of a basketball game
• the STRATEGY of a chess match
• the INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGE of a science fair
• the PRESSURE of a competitive sporting event

. . . plus hundreds of screaming fans, pep bands, cheerleaders, music, dancing and mascots!

Game Teaser

2023 Game Teaser

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Do you want to know more about JACKS BEST?

Jacks Best completion is FREE for high schools and middle schools to participate!
• It is an Eight-week program

• No registration fees

• All supplies supplied by Jackrabbit BEST through sponsors

• Only costs incurred are travel, lodging, and meals

• No limit on number of students participating on team

• Only one team per school

How the Program Works

• Teams have eight weeks to design, build, and test a robot

• The game theme and competition field change every year

• Teams are provided with identical kits of parts and software to take back to their          school on Kick-Off Day

• On Game Day teams return with their robot to compete

• Two parallel competitions:

• Robotics Game: Includes the Robotics Competition and the team Project Engineering Notebook. Teams compete in a series of three-minute matches.
• BEST Award: Earned by the team that best embodies the concept of “Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology.” Includes the Robot Competition, Project Engineering Notebook, Marketing Presentation, Exhibit& Interview, and Spirit & Sportsmanship.

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Register Your Team Today!

To Register your Team, visit the My Schools - BEST Robotics.

Save the Dates!!

September 16th: Kick-Off Day
The playing field and game are revealed for the first time. Teams learn the game objectives, receive the kits for their robot, and can attend training sessions.

October 21st: Practice Day

This is an optional opportunity for teams to practice with their robot on the actual competition playing field, scope out the competition, and make robot changes.

November 10th: Game Day!!

Teams are rewarded for their hard work with a funday competing with their robot and are also judged on their Engineering Notebook, Exhibit & Interview, Marketing Presentation, and Spirit & Sportsmanship. Winners advance to regional competition. 

Past Competition Video's