Mountaineers @Work
Mountaineers@Work is West Virginia University's SML competition team.
Mountaineers@Work is West Virginia University's SML competition team.
West Virginia University has a strong tradition in robotics, driven by the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering & Mineral Resources and the WVU Robotics program.
Over the past decade, WVU Robotics has grown into a leader in robotics education and research, expanding its faculty, student involvement, and facilities. WVU’s emphasis on hands-on learning and competition success has led to ten first-place finishes in national and international robotics competitions, including multiple NASA Centennial Challenge victories and the 2023 University Rover Challenge championship.
Building on this success, Mountaineers@Work, WVU’s RoboCup@Work team, was formed to expand the university’s presence in international robotics competitions. The team represents WVU’s commitment to robotics innovation, competing in industrial automation and mobile manipulation challenges.
With access to cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary education, the team prepares students for careers in automation, manufacturing, and AI-driven robotics. As WVU continues to grow its Robotics Engineering program and expand outreach, Mountaineers@Work aims to solidify its place among top-performing RoboCup teams worldwide.
Check out our YouTube page for videos of our most recent competition in Salvador, Brazil!
Articles have been written about our trip and the competition!
Announced on July 20, 2025, the Robocup@work and Robocup logistics leagues merged to form the Smart Manufacturing League (SML).
The SML's mission is to advance the development of fully autonomous warehouses, where multiple robots collaborate to transport items, assemble products, and recycle materials. The league drives cutting-edge research in mobile and manipulator robotics, pushing the boundaries of sensor technology and inter-robot communication. These innovations aim to solve complex challenges in manufacturing, automation, parts handling, and logistics.