Computer Vision
The eyes and brain: object detection, target tracking, and intelligent decision-making.
McMaster University · Hamilton, Canada
We build robots that compete at the highest level.
A student-led team bringing mechanical design, electrical systems, embedded control, and artificial intelligence together for the RoboMaster arena.
Mac Falcons · Est. at McMaster
Who we are
Engineering is a team sport.
MAC RoboMaster is a multidisciplinary student team at McMaster University. Every season, we design and build a fleet of remote-controlled and autonomous battle robots from the ground up—then take them to compete with universities from around the world.
We are engineers, programmers, designers, operators, and organizers united by a love of ambitious problems and hands-on learning.
Full-stackRobotics development
Student-ledDesign and operations
AnnualBuild season
One robot, many systems
Built across disciplines.
Real competition robots demand a tight loop between hardware, software, and strategy.
Mechanical Design
The skeleton: strong, serviceable mechanisms built for speed, accuracy, and impact.
Embedded Systems
The nervous system: real-time controls and reliable communication between components.
Electrical Design
The heartbeat: robust power distribution, sensing, wiring, and energy management.
Meet the fleet
Purpose-built for the arena.
Heavy offense
Hero
The fleet’s heavy offensive platform, built to deliver powerful, deliberate shots while staying mobile in the arena.
Autonomous defense
Sentry
An autonomous defensive platform that observes the battlefield, identifies targets, and protects key areas of the arena.
Agility
Standard 3
A versatile frontline robot designed for fast movement, responsive control, and consistent pressure throughout a match.
Omnidirectional mobility
Standard 4 Omni
An omnidirectional Standard platform developed for precise movement, rapid repositioning, and adaptable frontline play.
Support & recovery
Engineer
The Engineer collects ore and exchanges it for currency that allied robots can use to purchase ammunition or revive instantly.
Road to competition
2026–2027 season.
Registration opens
RMUC and RMUL season registration.
RMUC Design review
Final design review by RMOC for the 2026–2027 season.
RMUC Mid-term assessment
Mid-term robot assessment for the university championship.
RMUC Final assessment
Final robot assessment for the university championship.
ARC Robotics competition (RMUL) assessment
Final robot assessment for the university league.
RMUC competition
University championship regional competition in China.
ARC Robotics competition (RMUL)
University league regional competition in the United States.
RMUC finals
Final competition in Shenzhen, China.
Your next build starts here
Make something that moves.
Whether you work in engineering, software, business, media, or design, there is a place to make an impact on MAC RoboMaster.
Join MAC RoboMaster