Silicon Valley Robotics Faire 2025
Welcome to the 2025 Silicon Valley Robotic Faire!
We’re excited to host you for a full day of robotics, AI, and hands-on learning.
Please note that the event runs in parallel tracks for parents and kids, starting at 9:30 AM
🗓️ Parallel Event Schedule Overview
👨👩👧 Parent Track — Speaker Agenda (All Day)
Parents are welcome to attend expert talks and keynotes throughout the morning, focused on AI, robotics, and the future of human–machine collaboration.
9:30 AM
Elizabeth Xu, Ph.D. | Founder & CEO, PawPaw AI
Kickoff Address – Opening the 2025 Silicon Valley Robotic Faire
9:45 – 10:00 AM
Robotics Live Performance
Featuring robots from: PU Robots · CAPEK Center · Zeroth Robotics
10:00 – 10:40 AM | Keynote
Guo Renjie | Founder & CEO, Zeroth
The World’s Most Accessible Humanoid Robot
10:40 – 11:05 AM
Yan Chang, Ph.D. | NVIDIA
Introduction to Building Robotic Brains
11:05 – 11:30 AM
Wei Ji, Ph.D. | Stanford University
Robot Gaming — How Robots Learn to Win Games
11:30 – 11:55 AM
Jieyu You, Ph.D. | Google
How Far Are We from AGI?
11:55 AM – 12:20 PM
Lisa Liu, Ph.D. | Stealth AI Startup
From Perception to Multimodal Reasoning in Real-world Robotics
12:20 – 12:45 PM | Closing Talk
Elizabeth Xu, Ph.D. | Founder & CEO, PawPaw AI
AI and Companionship: How Robots Will Shape Human Life
🤖 Kids Track — Robotics Activities (All Day)
Morning: Show & Tell
09:00 – 09:20 — Check-in & pit setup
09:20 – 09:40 — Opening huddle & agenda
09:40 – 10:40 — Robot Show & Tell (Round 1)
10:40 – 11:10 — Live robot demos
11:10 – 11:40 — Robot metrics evaluation
11:40 – 12:00 — Lunch break & field reset
Afternoon: FTC DECODE Scrimmage
12:00 – 12:20 — Driver meeting & alliance warm-up
12:20 – 02:20 — Qualification matches
02:20 – 02:40 — Maintenance window & tuning
02:40 – 03:30 — Elimination rounds
03:30 – 03:45 — Showcase awards & recognitions
03:45 – 04:00 — Closing circle & teardown
🍴 Lunch Information
Lunch is not provided.
You may:
Bring your own lunch, or
Purchase food at Milpitas Square, located nearby with many dining options.
We look forward to a full day of learning, creativity, and inspiration for both parents and kids. Thank you for being part of the 2025 Silicon Valley Robotic Faire!
Warm regards,
Organizers, 2025 Silicon Valley Robotic Faire
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A Full Day of Hands-On Robotics Fun for K–12 & Families
Celebrate the end of the year with robots, creativity, and innovation at Robotics Faire 2025—a full-day STEM festival in the heart of Silicon Valley. Designed for K–12 students, families, and curious minds of all ages, this immersive event brings together learning, play, and real-world robotics in one unforgettable experience.
Spend the day building, programming, competing, and exploring alongside educators, engineers, and cutting-edge robots. Whether your child is new to robotics or already dreaming of engineering competitions, this faire offers engaging activities at every level.
Why Attend
Hands-on robot building, coding, and games
Live competitions and interactive demos
Industry-grade robots and real engineering insight
A fun, festive environment perfect for families and friends
Parents must accompany minors.
Event Highlights
🏆 Competitions & Demos
FTC Robotics Competition
Live robot games and challenges throughout the day
🤖 Robot Shows & Experiences
Unitree robot dog circus
Humanoid robot performances
Industrial robot showcases (Unitree / Torbolife AI)
🎮 Robot Games (Ages Vary)
Robot Olympics – race with autopilot or remote control (5+)
Soccer Robots – fast-paced team play (7+)
Robot Boxing & Ninja Battles (6+)
Nerf Gun Robot Arena (6+)
Robot Dance Competition
Robot City – traffic, signals, and mazes
Battle Bots Arena – fight, repair, and battle again
LEGO Bot Construction Zone – build and compete
🛠️ Workshops & Hands-On Learning
Programming with Robot Pu
Scratch programming for beginners
3D design & printing (TinkerCAD / OnShape)
CAD tutorials and rapid prototyping
Electric soldering training
3D printing basics and production
🎁 On-site gift drawings and team awards throughout the event.
🎟️ Tickets
Online: $19.99 + tax
Walk-in: $30 per person
Whether you’re nurturing a future engineer, exploring STEM as a family, or simply curious about where technology is headed, Robotics Faire 2025 offers inspiration, excitement, and real robots you can touch, program, and compete with.
Builders, researchers, investors, and sponsors are welcome.
Join us and experience the next generation of innovation—live, interactive, and fun.