TekBots

TekBots are programmable robots used by several universities to help students learn some of the fundamental concepts that are found in the fields of computer and electrical engineering.

The original TekBots program was developed by the Oregon State University College of Engineering.

[2] Professors there wanted to provide a fun and interesting way for students to get excited about engineering.

In 2000, the TekBots program was able to get off the ground with a $500,000 grant from the Oregon-based company, Tektronix inc.[3] Freshman students entering Oregon State University's engineering program start out with $80 worth of electronics to build their initial TekBot.

Both Nebraska and Oregon State combine the TekBot in integrating a freshman mentoring program.