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World Robot Olympiad™ Association

World Robot Olympiad™ Association

RoboSports

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About the Program

RoboSports teams build two autonomous robots to play Double Tennis against another team. The 2026 international rules permit compliant materials and components; the former LEGO/Arduino-only controller restriction is not part of these current rules. Each robot is limited to 20 × 20 × 20 cm and 1.2 kg. National organizers may adapt rules for local events.

2026 entry route, checked November 4, 2026: The international events page confirms the San Juan final on December 8–10. Teams qualify and register through their national organizer; Open Championship places also depend on regional quotas. Local entry deadlines are set nationally. The final host website lists US$375 per participant, with possible taxes or administration charges and non-refundable registration. It states that delegation registration and payment have deadlines but does not publish exact dates. The official registration system requires organizer login. No universal student application cutoff is established by these public pages. Future-season dates remain unannounced in the reviewed sources.

Eligibility

For 2026 international RoboSports, teams consist of 2–3 students guided by a coach, and build two autonomous robots using compliant components. Software choice is free. Each robot must stay within 20 × 20 × 20 cm and 1.2 kg; national rules may adapt the international rules. 2026 international rules: ages 11–19, with birth years 2007–2015. Maximum age is determined by the calendar year, not age on competition day.

Eligible Countries

All countries Eligibility depends on whether a country has a national organizer for WRO competitions.

How to Apply

Register through your country’s WRO National Organizer and meet its selection criteria. International Final and Open Championship delegation registration is handled by organizers. The public finals site does not publish exact delegation registration or payment deadlines; local student deadlines vary.