South Florida’s growing AI and robotics scene is about to get a serious adrenaline shot.

On June 14-15, the LeRobot Hackathon Miami 2025 lands at The Lab Miami, as part of a global hackathon organized by open source AI giant Hugging Face and local innovation engine Miami AI Hub. While thousands of builders will be tuning in around the world, this regional node is more than just a satellite. it’s a critical proving ground for Miami’s emerging role in the future of AI and robotics.

For 36 hours, developers, researchers, and tinkerers will converge to prototype and program the brand-new LeRobot SO-101, a modular, AI ready bot designed to integrate vision, language, and control systems, powered by Hugging Face’s open models and toolkits. The event kicks off with a live panel featuring Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue, underscoring the weight the company is placing on Miami’s contribution to the global field.

This is about building real things, with real models, in real time, and proving Miami can compete on the global stage.

said Burhan Sebin, Miami AI Hub organizer.

Why This Hackathon Matters

While the LeRobot Hackathon spans continents, Miami’s regional hub comes at a pivotal moment. The city has been steadily cultivating a cross disciplinary AI ecosystem, from startups building LLM-powered apps to robotics researchers testing automation in logistics and construction. What’s been missing is a signature event that ties it all together … until now.

Details You Need to Know

• When: June 14 at 9 AM to June 15 at 9 PM
• Where: The Lab Miami (in-person) or online
• Register: https://lu.ma/lerobotmiami

Who’s Behind the Bots?

At the heart of this movement is LeRobot, a collaboration between open-source hardware engineers and AI developers aiming to create accessible, hackable robotics platforms. The SO-101 unit comes equipped with modular components, ready for integration with natural language processing, computer vision, and reinforcement learning models, all of which can be sourced and deployed via Hugging Face’s vast model hub.

Hugging Face’s involvement signals more than brand power. With Clem Delangue speaking live in Miami, the company is putting its open-source ethos front and center, encouraging hackers to build in the open and share what works.

Meanwhile, Miami AI Hub, a community initiative launched to support AI founders, researchers, and enthusiasts across South Florida, is anchoring the event locally, offering connections, mentorship, and follow-on opportunities for teams building beyond the weekend.

Big Picture: Miami as a Robotics Innovation Zone?

This hackathon may be the spark that accelerates Miami’s transformation from a fintech-forward startup scene to a broader AI and robotics innovation zone. With players like Hugging Face bringing resources and visibility, and Miami AI Hub fostering continuity beyond the event, the region is building serious credibility.

From warehouse automation to healthcare robotics to conversational interfaces with embodied AI, this weekend may mark a new chapter in how (and where) the future of intelligent machines gets written.