2025 2nd Place No Experience Required Grades 6–9

Zero Robotics

Summer Camp 2026

Code robots in simulation and compete for a chance to run on the ISS with NASA & MIT

Partners
NASA MIT
Zero Robotics Camp 2025 Team
Our 2025 Zero Robotics Camp Team
About the Program

An extraordinary opportunity
to code for space

Program Astrobee

Learn to code the Astrobee robot, a free-flying robot used by astronauts on the ISS for research and maintenance tasks.

Learn more about Astrobee

Compete in Space

Run your code in a simulator organized by MIT and NASA. The best teams may have their code executed on the real ISS.

Team Collaboration

Work with fellow students to solve challenging problems, develop coding skills, and build lasting friendships.

Competition Details

Compete at the highest level

At the end of camp, teams compete in the Zero Robotics competition held by MIT and NASA. You'll test your code in a realistic simulator. Winning teams may have their code executed on Astrobees aboard the International Space Station.

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Summer Schedule

Mark Your Calendar

Summer 2026 Schedule

Week 1 Monday, June 29th & Wednesday, July 1st (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Week 2 Monday, July 6th & Wednesday, July 8th (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Week 3 Monday, July 13th & Wednesday, July 15th (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Week 4 Monday, July 20th & Wednesday, July 22nd (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
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Meet Your Mentors

Experienced students
passionate about robotics

Jason Park

Jason Park

Mentor

I'm a 10th grader at Stratford Preparatory High School. My programming journey started through Scratch and expanded into robotics. I first learned about Zero Robotics in 3rd grade through my brother, and joined the Palo Alto Zero Robotics team in 2023. We proudly took 2nd place at the 2025 competition. I love teaching younger students and sharing my passion for robotics.

Aarav Puri

Aarav Puri

Mentor

I'm a 10th grader at Stratford Preparatory High School. My programming journey started with small web apps and expanded into robotics. I was part of the Palo Alto Zero Robotics team last year and we proudly took 2nd place. I'm currently part of our school's varsity FRC team. I love teaching younger students and exploring new ways to build and innovate.

Avin Kwon

Avin Kwon

Mentor

I'm a 9th grader at Henry M. Gunn High School. My programming journey started through introductory Python classes on AoPS and expanded into robotics. I first learned about Zero Robotics a few years ago through a family friend, and joined a team run by them. I am currently part of the FRC team Space Cookies. I love teaching younger students and hope that they will enjoy robotics as much as I do.

Resources

Everything you need to get started

Apply for Summer 2026

Join the Mission

Applications are now open. No coding experience required.

Have questions? Get in touch with our team.

paloalto.zerorobotics@gmail.com