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Prior Annual Robofest Events[ 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 ] |
| Year | Number of Students | Competition Games | Number of Sites | Major Sponsors | Key Milestones |
| 2012 | 1,706 (2,420*) | R2R (Robots to the Rescue) | 29 | Check out the 2012 official list of sponsors | Introduced hexapod robot sumo as a formal competition in the World Robofest Championship. Personalized individual medals awarded to all students. Maker Faire Detroit 2012. |
| 2011 | 1,641 | BTOS (Block The Oil Spill) | 26 | Check out the 2011 official list of sponsors | Rigorous math problems to solve in BTOS. Pre- and post- assessment done successfully. STEM major survey done. Effective organization of qualifying sites. Successful Video Regional Championship. |
| 2010 | 1,443 | RoboPower | 25 | Check out the 2010 official list of sponsors | Regional Championships introduced. RoboPower game was very challenging. Vision Centric Challenge required the recognition of 2D barcode. |
| 2009 | 1,763 | RoboZone | 32 | Check out the 2009 official list of sponsors | 10th annual competition; Online pre and post assessments; Unknown shape drawing problems; TARDEC CI grants to Exhibition teams. |
| 2008 | 1,647 | RoboSavers | 40 | Lawrence Tech, CFSEM (Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan), The Chrysler Foundation, SolidWorks, IEEE, Hi-Tec Robotics, GRANDPORT, DENSO, ABB, Lego Education, MCWTF (The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation), RoadNarrows LLC, StoutWare, POB-Technology, AP Impressions, DCEA (The Detroit Chinese Engineers Association), Cranbrook Schools, and individual donors | Hands-on workshops in schools in Detroit; VEX Bridge Battle; Written exams; Plastic folding tables as playing fields; Increased number of teams invited during the World Championship; $2,000 renewable LTU scholarships to top teams. |
| 2007 | 1,413 | Miner Rescue | 23 | Lawrence Tech, RidgeSoft, StoutWare, Cybernet, HanulKid, ABB, IEEE, DENSO, Hi-Tec Robotics, TBCI, Lego Education, MCWTF, RoadNarrows LLC, K-TEAM, Alert Enterprises, AP Impressions, Taher Inc., DCEA, and nine individual donors | New categories introduced: RoboSumo, RoboFashion Show, Mini Urban Challenge; Unknown Problems, Urban Challenge vehicle display; Video Conferencing with Singapore during the World Robofest; |
| 2006 | 826 | Toxic Waste Cleanup | 16 | Lawrence Tech, RidgeSoft, HanulKid, ABB, IEEE, DENSO, Hi-Tec Robotics, TBCI, Lego Education, MCWTF, RIIS, Element Products, K-TEAM, Alert Enterprises, The FlutterBot, and DCEA | Answer a question, VEX Pentathlon, two (Junior and senior exhibition divisions), age waiver forms, pilot programs, and math related unknown missions for senior teams at the world championship |
| 2005 | 527 | RoboRelay | 11 | Lawrence Tech, MPC, HanulKid, ABB, IEEE, Lego Education, MCWTF, RIIS, and DENSO | First World Robofest Championship; Public presentation introduced |
| 2004 | 354 | EarthquakeChallenge | 4 | Lawrence Tech, RIIS, ABB, and IEEE | Dynamic playing field introduced |
| 2003 | 305 | Mission Possible | 3 | Lawrence Tech, BCBSM, and RIIS | Unknown parts of the mission introduced; Multiple sites introduced |
| 2002 | 261 | RoboRescuers | 1 | Lawrence Tech and BCBSM | Exhibitions introduced |
| 2001 | 211 | RoboMessenger | 1 | Lawrence Tech and BCBSM | HandyBoard robots introduced |
| 2000 | 109 | RoboRace FireFightingRace RoboTag |
1 | Lawrence Tech and BCBSM | First Year |