Intercollegiate Robotics Network

ERA

Connecting engineering and robotics clubs across institutions into a shared ecosystem for building and competing.

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01 — Overview

About ERA

The E Robotics Alliance is a robotics network designed to connect engineering and robotics clubs across institutions into a shared ecosystem for building, competing, and scaling real hardware projects.

ERA provides standardized competition formats, shared technical resources, and coordinated intercollegiate events — enabling clubs to collaborate, compete, and build within a unified ecosystem.

ERA was created following the disbursement of a $10,000 grant, and through the partnership between robotics clubs at Stanford University, the FHDA colleges, Mission College, and other local groups.

Execution-focused, hands-on, and built to scale beyond a single campus or year.

02 — Events

Registration Open EVENT 01 / 2026

ERA 1.0

1lb Combat Robotics · May 15, 2026 · De Anza College

Hosted by PSME PSME
Time Until Event
DateMay 15, 2026
Time10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LocationDe Anza College MLC
Cupertino, CA
EntryCollege — Free
High School — $30

Registration

De Anza Regional Knockout (DARK)

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10:00 Pits open
10:30 Safety check-in
11:00 Estimated start
15:40 Awards ceremony

03 — Files

Rules &
Documents

Official rulesets, build guides and onboarding decks.

PDF Official Ruleset Complete rules for the 1lb antweight combat class — construction, safety, match format, scoring. Required reading before registering. Open ↗ PDF · 45 pp Starter System Guide Recommended beginner robot build. Parts list, wiring diagram, and assembly walkthrough for first-time builders. Open ↗ PDF ERA Invitation Introduces ERA to new clubs and institutions — mission, structure, cost breakdown, and how to join. Open ↗ PDF · 10 pp Club Presentation Deck for introducing ERA to new members inside your own club. Open ↗

04 — Why join

Why join ERA?

  1. Intercollegiate robotics competition access
  2. Structured, achievable robotics project for members
  3. Hands-on engineering experience — CAD, electronics, fabrication
  4. Cross-campus collaboration and visibility
  5. Scalable robotics framework beyond a single semester
  6. Open pathway for beginners and advanced builders

05 — Contact

Get in touch

ERA supports both beginners and advanced builders — providing a clear pathway to build a competitive robot.

Email erallianceinfo
@gmail.com
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