For the Pubic

Forget sci-fi movies—come watch robots solve real problems right in front of you. You’ll see them navigate the boulevard, handle tricky terrain, and complete tasks across five exciting “Episodes”:

🔧Episode 1: Pier Inspection and Maintenance– Watch specialized robots inspect the massive pillars of The Pier, checking for cracks and or other surface irregularities.

🍃 Episode 2: Robot Nature Rangers in the Dunes – Head toward the dunes to see how robots help our park rangers protect our environment and manage nature without disturbing the wildlife.

🏥 Episode 3: Medical Drone Delivery – We are testing how drones can fly life-saving medical equipment directly to patients on the beach.

🍹 Episode 4: Beach Club Assistants – On hot, sunny days, our “Barista Bots” and waiter-robots support beach club staff by bringing cold drinks and snacks to customers.

🧹 Episode 5: The Big Clean-Up – Sand gets everywhere! Watch clever robots (including LEGO-based platforms) clean the boulevard, specifically reaching into the corners and holes where sand piles up.

Watch the progress: On 13 and 14 May, you can watch several practice runs throughout the day. This is a great chance to see the teams testing and fine-tuning their robots in the real world. On 15 May, the Grand Finals will take place. 

All practice runs and the finals are completely open to the public! The competition schedule will be available soon at Competition Schedule | European Robotics League 2026

For exact locations and more info on the challenges, visit: Episodes | European Robotics League 2026.

Ever wanted to ask a robot a question? In our demo area, you can get up close to the technology and see what makes these machines tick.

Live Demonstrations: We will have a wide variety of guest robots and smart city technologies on display throughout the event. As a special highlight, we are excited to host The Flying Dutchman team from the American School of The Hague! They will be showcasing their own impressive robotic creations and sharing their passion for engineering.

• Can’t wait? Check out The Flying Dutchman on YouTube for a sneak preview of what to expect at the ‘meet the robots” zone
• Talk to the Experts: Meet the engineers and designers behind the projects. This is your chance to ask questions and find out how these machines actually “think” and navigate the world.

📅 Thursday & Friday, 14–15 May
🕒 11:00 – 15:30
🎟️ Free walk‑in
📍Scheveningen boulevard (exact location will be announced shortly)

Step into the exciting world of drones! Try your hand at flying mini drones yourself and play fun drone flight games that challenge your skills and coordination.

Explore the demo table featuring different types of drones and talk directly with drone experts about how they work and where they’re used. Curious about coding? Discover how drones can be programmed and watch live demonstrations showing what these flying machines can do.

You’ll also learn about drone laws and regulations — what is allowed, what to watch out for, and how to fly safely and responsibly.

We are constantly adding new elements to our public programme, including interactive workshops, expert talks, and local innovation showcases. Please check this page regularly for the latest updates as we get closer to the event!

13 May 

• 09:00 – 10:00 hours ERL opening ceremony 
• 10:00 – 16:00 hours Practice Days Competition (The “behind-the-scenes” look) and Meet the Robots Zone open for public.

14 May 

• 10:00 – 16:00 hours  Practice Days Competition (The “behind-the-scenes” look) and Meet the Robot Zone open for public. 

15 May 

• 10:00 – 13:00: Grand Finals Competition and Meet the Robots Zone open and Meet the Robots Zone open

The Boulevard of Scheveningen & Living Lab Scheveningen, The Hague.

Free! Everyone is welcome to watch and learn.