The World Robot Olympiad (WRO) International Final 2025 commenced on Wednesday at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. This year’s theme, “The Future of Robots,” encourages young innovators to explore how robotics can address global challenges in areas such as sustainability, health, and accessibility. Nearly 600 teams are competing across four categories: RoboMission, RoboSports, Future Innovators, and Future Engineers.
The competition, which concludes on 28 November, has seen a significant rise in participation, with a 14% increase in official teams from 24,577 in 2024 to 27,920 in 2025. This growth reaches 20% when including starter projects aimed at making robotics and STEM education more accessible. Claus Ditlev Christensen, Secretary General of the World Robot Olympiad Association, noted, “Robotics education is about fostering the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.”
Singapore, the birthplace of the WRO, is proud to host the International Final, reinforcing its status as a hub for innovation and STEM education. Lynette Tan, CEO of Space Faculty, the national organiser for the WRO in Singapore, stated, “Seeing the championship return to the birthplace of WRO marks a full-circle moment for us.”
The event also features “Expand Space,” a zone focused on future-oriented ideas and partnerships in space, robotics, and AI. The closing ceremony will announce the winners and the host country for the 2026 WRO International Final.
