Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

What are you seeking to improve about your next competitions or robot builds?
How many competitions have you competed in and where?
What makes Kelpie different from other competitive teams at uOttawa?
How is Kelpie structured?
Do you host workshops or social events?

Joining the Team

Why should I join the team?
What sort of skills could I gain from working with Kelpie?
Can I join more than one subteam?
Do I need prior robotics experience to join?
Can first-year students join?
What level of English/French bilingualism is required to join the team?
When does the team meet?
How many hours a week do I commit?
What’s the team culture like?

Interested in joining our team?

Applications open at the beginning of September each year with a few slots often becoming available in the Winter term as well.
Fill in this form to be notified when our applications open in September!

Sign Up Today