Otto began as an open-source robot project designed to help people learn through hands-on building, coding, and creating.
Over time, it has grown into the modular HP Robots platform that supports accessories, add-ons, and custom upgrades.
Implement 3D design, robotics and innovation in this fun competition run by Makers Empire and HP Robots Otto.
For those of you new to Makers Empire, it is the world’s most fun and easy-to-use 3D design app for students.
It’s available for free to students and educators, and can be downloaded for many different devices.
This competition challenges you to design your own 3D printable remix mod, expansion, or accessory for the iconic Otto robot.
Create functional upgrades, fun themed characters, or clever modular add-ons that keep Otto’s signature charm and style while pushing creative and functional limits. From new mechanisms to themed skins, anything goes, as long as it’s 3D printable and Otto-inspired.
You do not need to purchase an Otto kit to participate.
However HP Robots have exclusive discount codes for this competition.
For those based in Australia.
AUS participants can get a special 25% discount from the website Modern Teaching Aids with the code ‘MAKERSEMPIRECOMP‘
For Those based in the EU
Otherwise, all you need is creativity and innovation! Premade HP Robots shape pack files and templates exist in Makers Empire so you don’t have to start from scratch.
Participants can simply use the HP Robots shape pack parts in the Shaper Editor to craft a design that’s functional and innovative.
Let’s see your best Otto remix!
Makers Empire shares HP Robots mission of fostering creativity, design thinking and innovation in the classroom. A key goal of Makers Empire is to integrate more 3D design and 3D printing into schools. Since Otto is primarily 3D-printed, the collaboration was a natural fit.
With Makers Empire’s software, students can easily customize Otto’s 3D-printable parts and bring their unique designs to life. Together, HP Robots and Makers Empire provide a seamless solution for educators to combine robotics, design thinking, and 3D printing in classrooms worldwide.
Opens: Friday May 1st
Closes May 31st
Prizes are on offer for the best designs.
🥇 1st Place
🥈 2nd Place
🥉 3rd Place
Winners were chosen across two categories: Remix and Accessory.
View the winning designs below.
See the incredible designs in 3D with our web-based collaboration tool–Arenas.
Simply scan the QR code and watch the designs come to life on your device.
Best for teaching one class
The competition is open to children from Kindergarten age to Grade 12.
No.
Students may enter independently.
Schools may also register to coordinate multiple entries.
Yes. Makers Empires 3D design tools are the easiest way to remix Otto robots. To submit your design to the competition you must enter the Competition Arena within Makers Empire to start designing.
