Build Something Awesome: The WPI XRP Medal Challenge Is Here

What else could the XRP robot become? That’s the question behind the WPI XRP Medal Challenge—and we would love to see how you answer it. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), in collaboration with SparkFun, DigiKey, Raspberry Pi, 3D Printing Nerd, and Experiential, is inviting builders of all kinds—hobbyists, students, robotics teams—to push the limits of the Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP).

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The WPI XRP Challenge is here and we would love to see the creative things you can build using XRP as your starting point. You can:

  • Add new capabilities with mechanical extensions
  • Integrate sensors and accesories using the Qwiic connect ecosystem
  • Inspire others through impactful, shareable builds

Top projects will earn prizes and be featured across partner channels.

📅 Submissions are open now through August 31, 2026

👉 Head to the contest page for full details and submission info.



This contest is sponsored by:

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Now go build something awesome.


XRP was designed to make robotics and automation more accessible, while also serving as a an expandable platform with limitless possibilities. Learn more about XRP here.

Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) Kit

KIT-27644
$119.95