Robotics experts compete to build robots that can save lives and navigate disasters. See 2015's teams, and robots deployed today.

“Can robots save lives?” This is the question at the heart of the DARPA Robotics Challenge. In DRC 101, we embed with the organizers and engineers pushing robots to perform tasks that might someday mean the difference between life and death, and explore the course for this year's event.

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“Can robots save lives?” This is the question at the heart of the DARPA Robotics Challenge.

DARPA Robotics Challenge: DRC 101

Who will take top prize for creating the world’s most advanced robot? The Road to the DARPA Challenge chronicles the intense competition and collaboration that’s fueling the biggest robotic showdown on the planet. At stake for the teams -- a $2 million dollar prize.

The Road to the DARPA Challenge chronicles the intense competition and collaboration that’s fueling the biggest robotic showdown on the planet.

The Road To The DRC Finals

Profile of Team ViGIR, which placed 10th in 2013. ViGIR is programming an “Atlas” robot named “Florian” from Boston Dynamics, recently acquired by Google. Its humanoid design gives it the edge in performing human tasks in human environments. But will the team have time complete the programming?

DARPA Robotics Challenge Team ViGIR

Profile of Carnegie Mellon’s Tartan Rescue team, which placed 3rd in 2013. They’re programming a custom robot, CHIMP, that resembles a monkey, but is able to operate on four legs and roll with treads. It remains a favorite to take home the $2 milllion grand prize.

DARPA Robotics Challenge Tartan Rescue

This program explores what's happening at the forefront of the robot revolution. Humanoid robots are being created to meet the increasing worldwide demand for robots with artificial intelligence that can aid humans in rescue efforts and exploration. See the latest in the cutting edge of robotics!

This program explores what's happening at the forefront of the robot revolution. See the latest in the cutting edge of robotics!