Robotics Expansion Event

The Robotics Expansion Event is an exciting showcase of innovation and collaboration in the field of robotics. Join us on March 21-22, 2025, for a two-day event filled with thrilling competitions, demonstrations, and networking opportunities. Explore the world of robotics and technology, engage in hands-on learning experiences, and witness the creativity of young minds at the forefront of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) exploration. This opportunity will be in conjunction with the 2025 FIRST LEGO League Challenge Championship.

Location

The Robotics Expansion Event is held at the on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus in Lincoln.

• Campus Recreation Center (841 N 14th Street, Lincoln, NE  68508)
  • Cook Pavilion 
  • Coliseum 
• Nebraska Union (1400 R Street, Lincoln, NE  68588)

Campus Recreation Center Google Map Nebraska Union Google Map

Admission

There is no fee to attend this event and the event will be open to the public.

Registration

Are you interested in participating in a UNL Showcase or Industry Partner Activity? Email Brandy Schulze for information.

Parking

Friday: Participants and spectators will park in surface Lot 5/Lot C, west to the 14th and Avery Parking Garage and Area R01. 

Saturday: Participants and spectators will park in surface Lot 5/Lot C, west to the 14th and Avery Parking Garage and Area R01. 

*These lots normally require a permit to park but we have rented these lots for the event and a visual permit will not be required. Lots will be posted closed but enforcement will not cite these areas.*

(Anyone not parking in the designated areas are subject to ticketing.)

Bus Parking

School buses may drop-off in front of the Carolyn Pope Edwards, and then are directed to use Fleet Management South for parking purposes. Please contact Brandy Schulze bschulze@unl.edu if bringing a school bus to the event.

Parking Map 

Livestream

For those who cannot join in the excitement, you can share our livestream link to catch the robot game in action! Please visit this site to find the livestream link: https://nebraskafll.org.

Sponsors

• Gold

  • Constellation
  • Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA

• Silver

  • Independent Roofing Company

• Bronze

  • Nucor

• Friend

  • TMCO
  • Adam Prochaska and Rembolt Ludtke 
  • Sampson Construction

Community Partners

Event partners for the Robotics Expansion Event include: 

• Jeffrey S. Raikes School, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• College of Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Nucor
• Rensenhouse
• Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA
• Nebraska Innovation Studios
• Don't Panic Labs