DOT Bots Challenge
Submit your ideas to improve transportation safety for workers and travelers with robotics.
The DOT Bots Challenge seeks to improve how transportation infrastructure is built, maintained, operated.
This challenge seeks ideas for applying advanced robotics technologies to existing or emerging public sector transportation challenges. Your submission may use off the shelf robotics platforms or newly developed technologies.
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| Sponsoring agency | Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation |
| Start date | 06/24/2026 9:00 AM ET |
| End date | 8/10/2026 5:00 PM ET |
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| Prizes | Total cash prizes: $1,500,000 |
| Contact | robotics@dot.gov |
Apply for the DOT Bots Challenge
These federal prize competitions are conducted pursuant to the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, as amended by the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act of 2017. For complete rules, eligibility requirements, and terms and conditions, please visit the hosting agency's competition page.
LAST UPDATED: June 24, 2026
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