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Zero Robotics 2026

MS Summer Program

Educator Training

Part I - 6/2/26

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Welcome Competitors

• Mute Unless Interacting
• Utilize Reaction Buttons
• Asking Questions
• Raise Hand
• Chat Box
• Unmute to Ask
• Adjusting “Simpson” Tone

Zoom Tools and Support

Sponsors

Leadership Partners

TRAINING OVERVIEW

Logistics - Tuesday June 2, 2026 - 12pm to 1pm (EST)

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Game Specifics - Tuesday June 9, 2026 - 12pm to 2pm (EST)

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Q&A: Post-Training Updates - Tuesday June 16, 2026 12pm to 1pm (EST)

INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING

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Informational Webinar Recording

View this informational webinar recording to learn more about the Zero Robotics program, the coding platform, and how to prepare a team for the summer tournament.

View April 21, 2026 Webinar

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Pre-Training Survey

PLEASE COMPLETE THE BELOW SURVEY NOW

https://forms.gle/Few8qko5HhbsK97d8

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If you are watching a recording of this training, please pause now to complete the pre-survey.

ZeroRobotics.mit.edu

-> 2026 Middle School

-> Surveys & Evaluations

-> Educator Pre-Training Survey

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Deadline: June 2, 2026 (11:59am EST)

Create an Account

All students & supporting “staff” must

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CREATE A ZR ACCOUNT

Deadline: June 2, 2026 (11:59am EST)

IMPORTANT AUTHORIZATIONS

2026 PROGRAM - PARENTS, STUDENTS, COACHES/MENTORS

To appropriately conduct research of the 2026 season and Zero Robotics 2.0 via surveys and interviews, we need authorization from four groups (students under 18, students over 18, parents and adults working with ZR students). We ask that you have all participants and parents complete these forms electronically prior to the program start date.�

• COMBINED PARENT CONSENT/CHILD ASSENT (participating students under 18years and parents/guardians): Online - https://forms.gle/5NQwxtVyxjQX88cDA (Printable PDF)

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• ADULT CONSENT (teachers, mentors, 18+ students): Online - ttps://forms.gle/wDWq7FWpbAjUuR996

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If you require any of the above forms in another language, please contact zerorobotics@mit.edu

Deadline: June 16, 2026

PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASES

All adults attending ZR events, adult mentors, parents of participating students and parents of support staff under the age of 18 are required to complete this form regardless of your geographic location.

�MIT PHOTO & VIDEO RECORDING RELEASE

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Deadline: June 16, 2026

IMPORTANT SURVEYS

All students and educators/coaches/mentors/advisors are required to complete pre and post surveys. Your input is critical to assessing and improving resources. Please have students complete pre surveys either before they start or by the end of day one. Post surveys should be completed on the last day of the program or on the day of ZR Finals. All survey links are provided below for easy access and completion.

2026 PROGRAM - STUDENTS

• Student Pre-Program Survey: https://forms.gle/iN4eDx7D8eY9LqKm8
• Student Post-Survey: https://forms.gle/kkXmd7dbgr31xBh5A�

2026 PROGRAM - TEACHER/MENTOR/COACH/ADVISOR

• Educator Pre-Training Survey: https://forms.gle/Few8qko5HhbsK97d8
• Educator Post-Training Survey & Evaluation: https://forms.gle/ePbfzSmL65VWmz7Q9
• Educator/Mentor Post Program Survey: https://forms.gle/Htdeud7AeJ8NVCXq5

If you require any of the above forms in another language, please contact zerorobotics@mit.edu

Deadlines vary

2026 Schedule - Key Dates (subject to change)

FIELD DAY - MIT

MIT’s Space Enabled Lab

invites ALL teams to the

2026 Zero Robotics Field Day

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Date: Monday, July 13

Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: MIT Media Lab, 75 Amherst Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 (Building E14)

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/9vkMWWEP24r3wQZ59

Registration Deadline: June 16th

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Teams whose registration is not submitted by 6/16/26 for the 7/13/26 event will not be able to attend Zero Robotics Field Day

Deadline: June 16, 2026

Zero Robotics Finals

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2026 Zero Robotics Finals

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Friday, August 7, 2026

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Cambridge, Massachusetts

All teams and families are invited to MIT or encouraged to attend/host a viewing party

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VIEWING PARTIES

WILL BE HELD ACROSS THE UNITED STATES

Email zerorobotics@MIT.edu with details of your party or contact Katie@MassILC.com for help coordinating a local event

ZR SWAG

ZR 2026 T-shirts are available through an online store

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COST per shirt: $9.99 (plus shipping & handling - rates vary by location)

ORDER HERE: https://zerorobotics2026.itemorder.com/

Deadline: July 8, 2026

SANDBOX ACCOUNTS

• An optional Zero Robotics created account that lets a student sign in to the ZR website without needing their own email
• Does not include email privileges, only used for logging onto ZR website
• Made for students who can’t (or don’t want to) create a Google Account

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• Sandbox Registration will open on June 9th

Request Sandbox Accounts on the Tournament Page!

ONLINE TUTORIALS

We welcome your feedback on each tutorial.

Manage your Team!

Make sure this information is correct, feel free to edit this information

School field is interchangeable with organization name

Team members can be added here

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

create a new post or search for existing posts!

What is the Challenge

The Official 2026 Zero Robotics Game Challenge and logo will be publicly released on June 9, 2026

What’s Next?

Game Specifics & Teaching Resources

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Your Mission

Game Manual

API Functions

Programming Environment

Simulation Environment

Teaching Tools

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Questions?

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Look to the Website! https://zerorobotics.mit.edu/tournaments/45/

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Ask the Community!

https://zerorobotics.mit.edu/forum/

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Contact:

ZR Team ZeroRobotics@MIT.edu

Katie Magrane, Innovation Learning Center Katie@MassILC.com

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