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Competition Details: AI & Robotic Hackathon 2026

AI & Robotic Hackathon

AI & Robotic Hackathon 2026 is a local online hackathon held on 26 November 2026 by Drone Association Thailand. Each team picks a challenge set by the organizer and applies artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, or automation to build a prototype, such as software, a smart system, or a robot, that solves real problems in daily life, communities, and industry, then presents the idea and its real-world potential to the judges.

Date and time

26 November 2026

Venue

Drone Association Thailand (Online)

Organizer

Drone Association Thailand

Challenge topics

Teams must choose a problem or challenge set by the organizer and apply artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, or automation to develop solutions and create prototypes for real-world use in daily life, communities, and industry, such as:

Improving quality of lifeEnvironmental managementDeveloping smart servicesIncreasing work efficiency

About the competition

AI & Robotic Hackathon 2026 is a 1-day local hackathon that aims to promote innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. It gives participants the opportunity to share knowledge, work together as a team, and apply technology to develop solutions to real problems in daily life, communities, and industry.

During the competition

Throughout the competition, participants brainstorm, analyze problems, design solutions, and develop prototypes based on the challenges set by the organizer. They can combine knowledge of AI, programming, automation, and robotics to create software, smart systems, or prototype robots, and present their ideas, development process, and real-world potential within the given time.

What participants gain

AI & Robotic Hackathon 2026 aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork, while building a network among local technology enthusiasts. Participants gain hands-on experience and can carry the knowledge and the work they develop forward into education, careers, business, or benefits for communities and society.

AI & Robotic Hackathon 2026 Challenges

Animation Celebration of Terra Data!

Animation Celebration of Terra Data!

A World Away: Hunting for Exoplanets with AI

BloomWatch: An Earth Observation Application for Global Flowering Phenology

Build a Space Biology Knowledge Engine

Commercializing Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

Create Your Own Challenge

Data Pathways to Healthy Cities and Human Settlements

Deep Dive: Immersive Data Stories from Ocean to Sky

Embiggen Your Eyes!

Embiggen Your Eyes!

From EarthData to Action: Cloud Computing with Earth Observation Data for Predicting Cleaner, Safer Skies

From EarthData to Action: Cloud Computing with Earth Observation Data for Predicting Cleaner, Safer Skies

International Space Station 25th Anniversary Apps

International Space Station 25th Anniversary Apps

Meteor Madness

Meteor Madness

NASA Farm Navigators: Using NASA Data Exploration in Agriculture

NASA Farm Navigators: Using NASA Data Exploration in Agriculture

Sharks from Space

Sharks from Space

SpaceTrash Hack: Revolutionizing Recycling on Mars

SpaceTrash Hack: Revolutionizing Recycling on Mars

Stellar Stories: Space Weather Through the Eyes of Earthlings

Stellar Stories: Space Weather Through the Eyes of Earthlings

Through the Radar Looking Glass: Revealing Earth Processes with SAR

Through the Radar Looking Glass: Revealing Earth Processes with SAR

Will It Rain On My Parade?

Your Home in Space: The Habitat Layout Creator

Schedule

AI & Robotic Hackathon 2026 (Online)

1

September to October

Registration opens

2

October to November

Preparation and project topic selection

3

Thursday 26 November 2026

Competition days

Thursday 26 November 2026

09:00 to 09:30Registration and preparation before presenting
09:00 to 12:00Morning presentations
12:00 to 13:00Lunch break
13:00 to 16:00Afternoon presentations
16:00 to 17:30Final project submission
17:30 to 18:00Closing ceremony

Note: The schedule may change as appropriate.

How to Register

Register for the competition through the application form below.

Fill in the application form

Official Competition T-Shirt 2026

Space of Challenge Asia 2026

Space of Challenge Asia 2026 competition shirt, front and back

Contact us for further information

Drone Association Thailand

Knowledge-Sharing Group for the Competition (Open Chat)

WhatsApp group chat for international teams

Sponsor

Drone Association Thailand (DAT) logo

During October – December after NASA Space App of each year

Making a donation to receive the official event T-shirt is completely optional. It has no effect on your eligibility to participate, submit a project, or be judged.

Teams can have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 members.

The competition will be held Online on October 4-5, 2025.

Through the organizer’s official LINE OA channel only. LINE ID: @droneth

One team with the highest score that also meets the 90% or higher scoring criteria. All participating teams from both Thailand and Singapore will be considered. In case of tied scores, the judges’ decision is final and at their discretion.

The organizers will announce the results on the website within 1-2 weeks.

After the registration closes, the organizing team will contact you and provide the ZOOM link to join the competition 1-2 days before the event.

You must fill out the form for each team member to create your team.

For details, please inquire through the organizer’s official LINE OA channel. LINE ID: @droneth only.

From now until September 30, 2025.

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