World Robot Olympiad Uganda 2024
"Earth Allies" - Creating innovative solutions for environmental challenges
Earth Allies
The 2024 theme challenges participants to develop innovative solutions for environmental challenges using robotics and technology.
- Registration Opens:April 1, 2024
- Registration Closes:June 30, 2024
- Regional Competitions:July-August 2024
- National Finals:September 15, 2024
- International Finals:November 2024
- Central Region:Kampala International School
- Eastern Region:Mbale Secondary School
- Western Region:Mbarara High School
- Northern Region:Gulu High School
- National Finals:Makerere University, Kampala
- Project Submission:One week before regional competition
- Regional Competitions:One-day events in each region
- National Finals:Two-day event with exhibitions
- Judging:Technical assessment and presentations
- Awards Ceremony:Final day of national competition
About the Theme: Earth Allies
The 2024 World Robot Olympiad theme "Earth Allies" challenges participants to develop innovative solutions for environmental challenges using robotics and technology. This theme encourages students to think about how we can protect our planet and create sustainable solutions for a better future.
Participants in the Future Innovators category will create projects that address real-world environmental challenges in Uganda and beyond. These could include solutions for:
- Waste management and recycling innovations
- Renewable energy applications
- Water conservation and purification
- Sustainable agriculture and food production
- Biodiversity monitoring and protection
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Using Arduino and other technologies, students will design, build, and program their innovative solutions, demonstrating their creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Categories and Age Groups
Elementary (8-12 years)
Young innovators develop simple environmental solutions using basic Arduino programming and components.
Junior (13-15 years)
Students create more complex environmental systems with Arduino, focusing on practical applications and efficiency.
Senior (16-19 years)
Advanced participants develop sophisticated environmental solutions with Arduino and additional technologies, addressing real-world challenges.
Ready to Participate?
Register your school and students now to be part of the exciting World Robot Olympiad Uganda 2024 competition.