World Robot Olympiad Uganda 2025
"The Future of Robots" - Creating innovative solutions with robotics technology
The Future of Robots
The 2025 theme challenges participants to develop innovative solutions that explore the future of robotics and automation.
- Registration Opens:April 1, 2025
- Registration Closes:June 30, 2025
- Regional Competitions:July 2025
- National Championship:August 8, 2025
- International Finals:November 2025
- Central Region:Kampala International School
- Eastern Region:Mbale Secondary School
- Western Region:Mbarara High School
- Northern Region:Gulu High School
- National Championship:Nakawa Innovation Hub, Kampala
- Project Submission:One week before regional competition
- Regional Competitions:One-day events in each region
- National Championship:August 8, 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
- Judging:Technical assessment and presentations
- Awards Ceremony:Final day of national competition
National Championship Details
Event Schedule
- 9:00 AM - Registration and Setup
- 10:00 AM - Opening Ceremony
- 10:30 AM - Competition Rounds Begin
- 12:30 PM - Lunch Break
- 1:30 PM - Final Rounds
- 3:30 PM - Judging and Deliberation
- 4:30 PM - Awards Ceremony
- 5:00 PM - Closing
Venue Information
Nakawa Innovation Hub is a state-of-the-art facility designed to foster innovation and technology development in Uganda.
The venue provides excellent facilities for robotics competitions, including spacious competition areas, presentation rooms, and modern audio-visual equipment.
About the Theme: The Future of Robots
The 2025 World Robot Olympiad theme "The Future of Robots" challenges participants to develop innovative solutions that explore the future of robotics and automation. This theme encourages students to think about how robots will evolve and integrate into our daily lives.
Participants in the Future Innovators category will create projects that address real-world challenges and envision the future of robotics. These could include solutions for:
- Advanced human-robot interaction systems
- Autonomous robots for various environments
- Robots that can learn and adapt to new situations
- Innovative applications of artificial intelligence in robotics
- Robots that can collaborate with humans and other robots
- Ethical considerations in the development of future robots
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 robotic solutions using basic Arduino programming and components.
Junior (13-15 years)
Students create more complex robotic systems with Arduino, focusing on practical applications and efficiency.
Senior (16-19 years)
Advanced participants develop sophisticated robotic 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 2025 competition at Nakawa Innovation Hub.