KCL Robotics
HARDWARE
HACKS '26
Build Beyond The Screen
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Who We Are.
Hardware Hacks is brought to you by KCL Electronics & KCL Robotics societies.
KCL Electronics
is a thriving community of over 100 makers, builders and creatives. Recent projects include National and International competitions such as the European Rover Challenge and a selective FPGA workshop sponsored by Jane Street.
KCL Robotics
is an innovative community of 80+ robotics enthusiasts. We host weekly technical workshops, socials and industry events, including London's first student led robotics panel with 300+ attendees and speakers from Shadow Robot, NextGenRi and current sponsor, ARIA.
No Slides. No Figma. No Waffle.
Over 24 hours, teams will design, prototype and demo real, physical systems.
If it doesn't plug in, move, sense, or interact with the physical world... IT DOESN'T QUALIFY.
24 Hours.
Real Hardware.
Beyond the Screen.
Teams will be given a household appliance. They must reverse-engineer, strip and scavenge its components to build an interesting invention, all within a time limit.
Micro-controllers, 3D printers, fabrication tools, refreshments and much more are available at your disposal.
With Thanks To Our Hosts
King's Engineering leads in high-growth sectors like robotics, biomedicine and telecommunications. Supported by Professor Kawal Rhode, Head of Engineering Education, King's fosters elite, industry-ready talent.
We are proud to feature the KCLEA on our judging panel, bringing prestigious alumni expertise to validate student innovations, connecting sponsors directly to a world-class ecosystem redefining the future of hardware.