Hey ROBOTIS community!
We’re excited to announce that Yondu AI, a partner of ROBOTIS INC will be participating in the upcoming LeRobot Global Hackathon in Los Angeles, and you’re invited to join us at their site!
Date: June 14–15, 2025
Location: Yondu HQ, Los Angeles
Theme: Machine Learning / AI / Robotic Process Automation
Who Can Participate: Ages 16+, open to participants from most countries
Why You Should Join:
This isn’t just any hackathon — it’s a global challenge to push the boundaries of robot learning and AI-powered robotics. Whether you’re a seasoned roboticist or just getting started, this is a chance to:
- Collaborate with fellow innovators
- Train cutting-edge robotics models
- Work hands-on with real robots — including the ROBOTIS DYNAMIXEL Koch v1.1 kit!
We’ll have everything you need: robots, compute power, and expert mentors. All you need to bring is yourself and your laptop — and friends are welcome, too!
Want to bring your own Robot?
Pick up a complete Koch V1.1 kit from Partabot!
About LeRobot 
If you haven’t heard of LeRobot, it’s the robotics branch of the open-source platform Huggingface. They’re working to make the “ChatGPT moment” happen for robotics, and we’re proud to partner with them to help make robotics more open and accessible to all.
Event Highlights:
- Build your dream robotics project
- Use imitation learning, data augmentation, simulation, or even hardware mods
- Access a wide range of robots: humanoids, bimanual mobile manipulators, SO-100s, and more
- Submit your project video for a chance to win!
Prizes:
- Non-cash prizes including exclusive T-Shirts and Medals
- Global recognition and bragging rights!
Judges:
- Michael Chen (CEO, Yondu AI)
- Tahmid Jamal (CTO, Yondu AI)
- Remi Cadene (Huggingface)
Ready to Hack?
More details: LeRobot Hackathon Info Page