Robomagellan

One of the most popular celebrations of DIY robotics, or hobby robotics, is the RoboGames, which pit dueling machines against each other in gear-splitting battle. A subevent of RoboGames is called RoboMagellan, in which hobbyists must work on robots that can autonomously (using GPS technology) navigate an obstacle course.

The robot pictured here is an entrant in a past RoboMagellan event, which has been called the DARPA Grand Challenge for DIY robots.