Build. Learn. Compete.
Participate in the World Robot Olympiad, an annual thematic International Robotics Competition for students aged 8-22.
28,000+ Teams | 100+ Member Countries | 
Competing since 2006
Learn 21st Century Life Skills
Learn the real-world application of Science and Mathematics concepts in a fun-filled manner to develop imagination, problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, entrepreneurial skills, and scientific temperament.
Meet like-minded students, share knowledge, and get inspired by their creations.
Different Age Groups, Different Challenges, Same Excitement!
Competition Categories & Age Groups
Different Challenges & Learnings for Different Age Groups
Each competition category has its own unique age groups, rules and guidelines, and team compositions that makes the challenges fun, exciting, and super diverse.
While the Future Innovators category exposes youth to problem-solving, design thinking, and project presentation; RoboMission inspires students to hack their way to solve complex challenges on a playfield (a Game-Mat) using autonomous robots with no restriction on the type of robotics kit or controller used, all within a given timeframe.
Future Engineers teaches older students an engineering workflow by solving real-world problems, and RoboSports engages teams in LEGO Education and Robotics in a sporting way, using only LEGO robotics kits and the official Arduino-based controller.
Comparison of Rule Changes Across Different Categories for WRO 2025 Season
RoboMission
A Challenge-based Competition
Age: Elementary: 8-12 | Junior: 11-15 | Senior: 14-19
Team size: 2-3 students in the same age group lead by an adult coach. Teams can also choose to have a team manager and multiple sponsors to fund their projects, registration fees, and overall WRO journey.
Hardware: Free choice
Software: Free choice
Maximum size: Max. 250 x 250 x 250 mm
Characteristics: Build and program a robot that solves challenges on a field.
Students must design, construct and program an autonomous robot that can solve specific challenges on a field. Because the field is set up randomly each round, the robot needs to be able to make its own decisions during the run.
ROBOMISSION RESOURCES
Future Innovators
A project-based competition
Age: Elementary: 8-12 | Junior: 11-15 | Senior: 14-19
Team Size: 2-3 students in the same age group lead by an adult coach. Teams can also choose to have a team manager and multiple sponsors to fund their projects, registration fees, and overall WRO journey.
Hardware: Free choice*
Software: Free choice*
Maximum size: Must fit in 2x2x2m booth
Characteristics: Develop a robot project that helps solve real world problems.
Students create their own innovative intelligent robotics solution relating to the theme of the season. There is no restriction on the use of materials. This includes free choice of controllers, motors, sensors, etc.
Teams will present their project and their robot model to a group of judges on the competition day. The judges will not only grade the robot solution but will also look at aspects of innovation and entrepreneurship.
For all specific rules and regulations refer to the General Rules for this category.
FUTURE INNOVATORS RESOURCES
RoboSports
Age: 14-22
Team Size: 2-3 students in the same age group lead by an adult coach. Teams can also choose to have a team manager and multiple sponsors to fund their projects, registration fees, and overall WRO journey.
Hardware: Free Choice
Software: Free choice
Maximum size: Max. 200 x 200 x 200 mm
Characteristics: Teams design 2 robots that compete with robots of another team.
With the WRO® RoboSports category we introduce a fun and exciting game where two teams each have two autonomous robots on the field playing a sports game. There is FREE choice of hardware and software to build the robot, including controller, motors and sensors. In addition, teams can also use a camera of their choice.
The game changes every 3 or 4 years and the current game is Double Tennis. Each year little changes are introduced to motivate the students to keep on developing their robots.
Note: There are some specific hardware restrictions, please refer to general rules and check the update section for the comparision.
ROBOSPORTS RESOURCES
Future Engineers
Age: 14-22
Team size: 2-3 students in the same age group lead by an adult coach. Teams can also choose to have a team manager and multiple sponsors to fund their projects, registration fees, and overall WRO journey.
Hardware: Free choice
Software: Free choice
Maximum size: Max. 30 x 20 x 30cm
Characteristics: Advanced robotics following current research trends.
With WRO® Future Engineers we created an exciting category for older students. With this new format, we want to bring the current research challenge into schools and teach students an engineering workflow by solving real-world-problems. Teams can use any robot, controller and materials that are in line with the regulations.
The game changes every 3 or 4 years and the current game is all about autonomous driving. The challenge is to build a robot with a steering drive that can drive around a track autonomously. Each year little changes are introduced to motivate the students to keep on developing their robots.
For all specific rules and regulations refer to the General Rules for this category.
FUTURE ENGINEERS RESOURCES
Tackle a New and Challenging Global Sustainability Issue Every Season!
New Challenge Every Year
A new theme is announced annually related to the general thematic area: People, Robots, and Environment. With the theme, changes the challenges, game mats, focused UN SDGs and problem statements, and the project’s scope.
In 2025, the theme was “The Future of Robots”, which focuses on how intelligent machines can reshape future cities, support life in space, and improve daily living through AI. In 2024, the theme was “Earth Allies”, which focuses on environmental sustainability and prevention against natural disasters. In 2023 it was “Connecting the World” which focused on sustainable shipping logistics and digital infrastructure, In 2022, theme was “My Robot, My Friend” which focused on sustainable healthcare.
Why A New Theme Every Year?
The objective of the annual theme change is to introduce students to more and more current, emerging, and the future problems we all face or will face as humanity.
Exposing students to these problems not only broadens their horizons but also encourages them to come up with sustainable solutions.
Innovate, Program and Build Solutions to Live in Harmony with the Nature
About World Robot Olympiad
World Robot Olympiad (WRO): A Global STEM Movement
The World Robot Olympiad (WRO) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to bringing young people from all over the world together to develop their creativity, design, and problem-solving skills through challenging and educational robot competitions.
As one of the largest STEM competitions worldwide, operating in over 90 countries, WRO offers a unique platform for students aged 8-22 to explore the world of technology and engineering in an immersive, hands-on environment.
Key Pillars of the Competition
WRO fosters a future-ready skillset by combining innovation, teamwork, and real-world application. Participants go beyond textbook answers to integrate code, mechanics, and strategy under pressure. By tackling challenges aligned with UN SDGs and industry workflows, students bridge the gap between classroom theory and professional reality.
World Robot Olympiad Association
World Robot Olympiad Association is an independent non-profit organization based in Singapore dedicated to promoting STEAM education world-wide via robotics competitions. It was formed with just 4 member countries in 2004.
Today, the competition that started small in a few Asian countries has expanded to over 85 countries spread over all continents, making WRO a truly global event.
National Organizer
Since its launch in 2006, WRO competition in India has grown from just 13 teams to more than 1000+ teams in 2023.
India STEM Foundation is the national organizer for WRO in India and National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India supports it.
Impacts
43500+
STUDENTS INVOLVED
100+
MEMBER COUNTRIES
28000+
TEAMS
15000+
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India STEM Foundation
India STEM Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation incorporated under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (No. 1 of 1956). All sponsorships/donations made India STEM Foundation are eligible for tax exemption under 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.Categories
