Robotics Dream Keeper Challenge: Newbie-Friendly & Win $1,000, Turn Your Robot Dream Into Reality

To all robot enthusiasts and developers around the world: If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your AI robot ideas into tangible projects, but struggled with where to start or felt stuck in solo development, this is your moment. Hosted by D-Robotics, the Robotics Dream Keeper Challenge is tailor-made for every dream chaser — it’s fully newbie-friendly, with comprehensive support every step of the way, so you can focus on bringing your robot vision to life without feeling lost.

Importantly, this is not a competitive race between participants; instead, it’s a supportive community built for mutual growth, where every step you take is a meaningful milestone in your own development journey. Join the community, and you’ll also get exclusive access to our weekly online gatherings, interactive webinars, and personalized 1-on-1 mentor sessions to help you navigate every technical hurdle along the way.

First, complete the registration stage: Join our Discord server, submit the application form, and register for RDK Studio — these are the essential steps to join the challenge and unlock all support and benefits.

Growth Ecosystem

We’ve built a full-cycle growth ecosystem with a four-stage progression path: Explorer → Builder → Creator → Core Developer. Whether you’re a complete beginner with no prior robot development experience, or an experienced developer looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll find a clear growth path here. This challenge is centered around the RDK X5 — master its development skills step by step, and move from a beginner to a proficient RDK X5 developer, all without flying solo.

Built-in Online Bootcamp

The biggest advantage of this challenge is the all-round support we provide to ensure your success. We offer a free built-in online bootcamp, where you’ll get detailed guidance, technical explanations, and problem-solving help — no more struggling with technical bottlenecks. You’ll also have access to rich technical resources, including open-source code examples and algorithm templates, all optimized for RDK X5. Even if you’re new to robot development, you can easily follow along and make steady progress.

Progressive Challenge Stages & Guidelines

To make your growth journey seamless, we’ve split the challenge into three progressive stages—each designed to build on your skills and take you closer to building a fully functional AI robot. For detailed task guidelines, please refer to our GitHub page: https://github.com/D-Robotics/Robotics-Dream-Keeper-Challenge/tree/develop

Stage 1 — Ignite Challenge | 5-10 Days

Goal: Power On Your AI Robot's Brain
Your core goal here is to go from your first time picking up an RDK X5 to running your first AI Demo independently. This stage focuses on getting you familiar with RDK basics, from board setup to sensor activation and simple AI task deployment.

Stage 2 — Build Challenge | 10-15 Days

Goal: Design Your Own Intelligent Robot
Ready to level up? This stage takes you from “running demos” to “designing your own robot system.” You’ll focus on defining your project concept, designing the AI system architecture, and creating a comprehensive project plan.

Stage 3 — Launch Challenge| 20 Days

Goal: Bring Your Robot to Life
This is where it all comes together—your chance to build a fully functional, demonstrable, and shareable AI/Robot Demo. You’ll integrate all components, optimize real-time AI inference with BPU acceleration, and submit a complete project package for demonstration.

Rewards & Incentives: Win Big, Grow Fast

Your hard work deserves the best rewards — we’ve prepared rich, attractive incentives to fuel your robot dream, perfect for both newbies and experienced developers!

• Registration Bonus — As long as you register and join the challenge, you’ll get a free lottery chance to win exclusive merchandise. No complicated requirements, no hidden rules — every participant can get this benefit, whether you’re a newbie or a pro.
• Stage Clear Rewards — Conquer each stage, and you’ll unlock exclusive digital badges, Discord special roles, and technical resources! Every step of your progress is rewarded, letting you see your growth clearly and proudly show off your achievements. What’s more, you can get cash rebates for the purchase of RDK X5 by clearing all three stages — pass all three challenge stages successfully, and you’ll receive a cash rebate as an extra reward for your efforts, which can offset the cost of your RDK X5 purchase!
• Community Contribution Rewards — Share your RDK X5 development experience, create technical tutorials, demo videos, or project guides, and you’ll be honored with the “RDK Advocator” title! You’ll also get extra exclusive rewards and priority access to future D-Robotics events — turn your learning into more opportunities. The top 3 outstanding RDK Advocates will be awarded the TOP Voice Award and win a $500 cash prize.
• Grand Cash Prize — $1,000 Up for Grabs! — We’re offering a $1,000 cash reward to the developer with the most outstanding RDK X5 project! It doesn’t matter if you’re a newbie or an expert — as long as your project is creative and well-executed, you have a chance to take home this big prize and prove your skills.

More surprises will be gradually unlocked, such as the opportunity to work with the D-Robotics team, interviews with global developers, participation in the annual D-Robotics Developers Conference, and a chance to win a visit to the Robot Innovation Center in Shenzhen!

Join Us Now!

You don’t need to be an expert — with step-by-step support from D-Robotics community, you will turn the robot dream into reality. First, complete the registration stage: Join our Discord server, submit the application form, and register for RDK Studio — these simple steps will let you join the challenge, unlock all technical support, and start your journey of robot development. Let’s build something amazing together and make your robot dream come true!