JacksBEST Robotics

BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology)

BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics Inc. started in Texas in 1993 by two engineers from Texas Instruments. Since then, interest in the program has helped create 50 hubs (local competition sites) nationwide.

The mission of BEST Robotics Inc. is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in a sports-like, science- and engineering-based robotics competition.

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2025 Competition

All events are free and open to the public.

BEST Robotics offers

  • The Excitement of a basketball game.
  • The Strategy of a chess match.
  • The Intellectual Challenge of a science fair.
  • The Pressure of a competitive sporting event.

. . . plus hundreds of screaming fans, pep bands, cheerleaders, music, dancing and mascots!

Be a part of the fun!
Northern Cass students work on their robot Oct. 8.
Teams

Learn more about how to create a team!
VerSteeg robotics comp
Volunteers

Judges and volunteers are always needed!
It’s not basketball that these fans from Northwestern and Mitchell Christian schools are watching. Rather, they are rooting for their school’s robotics team at the Oct. 22 BEST Robotics competition at the Swiftel Center. A total of 13 teams competed for three slots to advance to regional competition in Denver.
Sponsors

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2025 Competition Information
Kick-Off Day
TBD
  • 8:30-9:30 a.m. Registration
  • 9:30 a.m.- Welcome/ Unveil
  • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Kit Pick up
  • noon-1 p.m. Lunch on your Own
  • 1:15-3 p.m. Break out sessions
  • 3-4 p.m. General questions/ Closing
Practice Day
TBD
  • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Practice time
Game Day
TBD
  • Compete
  • Present
  • Display educational exhibit.
  • Have a lot of fun!
  • Winners of robotics competition and BEST à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã advance to a regional championship in Denver.
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Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering
Physical Address
1151 8th St.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
Crothers Engineering Hall 201, Box 2219
Brookings, SD 57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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