ILLINI RoboMaster

Competitive Robotics RSO

Building the future of robotics through innovation, competition, and collaboration at the University of Illinois.

Top 5 in USA
40+ Members
Founded. 2018
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About ILLini RoboMaster

Pioneering the future of competitive robotics at the University of Illinois

Our Mission

ILLini RoboMaster is a competitive robotics team at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign dedicated to advancing robotics technology through the prestigious RoboMaster competition. We bring together passionate students from engineering, computer science, and business to create cutting-edge robots while fostering innovation, teamwork, and technical excellence.

Our 2025-2026 Robot

Engineering robot close-up

Engineering Robot

Use a 6-DOF arm with a suction cup to pick up a cube from field and place it into a target goal/p>

Dart robot close-up

Dart System

The Dart System is a long-range striking weapon used in the RMUC competition.

Infantry robot close-up

Infantry Robot

The infantry is a small, fast robot that shoots 17mm rubber balls.

Meet Our Team

The faces behind ILLini RoboMaster's success

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Competition Achievements

Robot 1 Robot 2 Robot 3 Robot 4 Robot 5 Robot 6 Robot 7 Robot 8 Robot 9 Robot 10

2024

RMUC International: 3rd Prize | National: 2nd Prize
Purdue Midwest: 1V1 3rd Place

2023

RMUC International: 3rd Prize | National: 2nd Prize
RMNA Seattle: 1V1 2nd Place | Purdue Midwest: 1V1 2nd Place

2022

RMNA Texas: 3V3 3rd, 1V1 3rd Place
AI Challenge (Philadelphia ICRA): 2nd Prize

2021

RMUC International: 3rd Prize

2018

RMUC International: 1st Prize 🏆

RoboMaster Competition

The world's most advanced robotics competition

What is RoboMaster?

The RoboMaster University Championship is the world's premier robotics competition, featuring intense 7v7 robot battles that combine cutting-edge engineering, strategic gameplay, and real-time combat. Teams must design, build, and operate multiple specialized robots in a fast-paced battlefield environment.

Robot Categories

Hero Robot

High-firepower flagship unit with 42mm projectiles

Standard Robots

Versatile combat units forming the team's backbone

Dart System

Dart provide a long-range precision strike capability

Sentry Robot

Autonomous guardian protecting the base

Real-time Combat with Physical Projectiles
Advanced AI & Computer Vision
Precision Mechanical Engineering
Strategic Team Coordination
Embedded Systems & Control
Wireless Communication Systems

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Global Universities

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Prize Pool

7v7

Robot Battles

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Competition Arena Size

Our Team Structure

Specialized divisions working toward championship excellence

40+

Active Members

8

Technical Divisions

7

Years Experience

24/7

Workshop Access

Mechanical Engineering

Focus: Chassis design, turret systems, ammunition feeding mechanisms, and precision manufacturing using CNC machining and 3D printing.

  • CAD design and simulation
  • Materials selection and testing
  • Manufacturing and assembly

Electrical Engineering

Focus: Power management systems, motor control, sensor integration, and PCB design for robust robot operation.

  • Circuit design and PCB layout
  • Power distribution systems
  • Sensor integration and calibration

Software Development

Focus: Autonomous algorithms, computer vision for target detection, real-time control systems, and robot coordination.

  • Embedded systems programming
  • Computer vision and AI
  • Real-time control algorithms

Strategy & Operations

Focus: Game analysis, tactical planning, team coordination, and competition logistics management.

  • Competition rule analysis
  • Strategic planning and tactics
  • Team logistics coordination

Design & Media

Focus: Visual design, team branding, documentation, social media, and outreach materials.

  • Graphic design and branding
  • Photography and videography
  • Social media management

Business & Sponsorship

Focus: Fundraising, sponsor relationships, budget management, and industry partnerships.

  • Sponsor acquisition and relations
  • Budget planning and management
  • Grant writing and proposals

Our Sponsors

Proud to be supported by leading organizations

Get In Touch

Ready to join or have questions? We'd love to hear from you!

Find Us

ECEB Openlab, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL, 61801

Meetings

Weekly on Saturday Afternoon at ECEB Openlab
Check our Discord for details