The countdown to the World Robotics Final in Singapore It is already underway and some of the protagonists have secured a place thanks to programs robotics programmingSpanish, Chilean, and Argentine teams have secured their place after excelling in their respective national finals, with projects that combine creativity, technical precision, and teamwork.
The competition, framed in the World Robot Olympiad, will bring together young people from dozens of countries at an event to be held at the end of November. Across different categories, participants will have to demonstrate their ability to design, build, and program robots capable of tackling missions and challenges proposed by the organization, handling IMU sensors such as MPU6050 and LSM9DS1.
Spain: Three Extremadura teams have a place at the big event.
Three groups representing Extremadura will travel to Singapore Spain in key categories: Recargables Zero (Arcadroidex) will compete in Robomission Senior; The Rockets of Orion (Coconet Mentes Creativas) will compete in Robomission Elementary; and Ying Yang (Tecnistem) will compete in Future Innovators Elementary. All of them have excelled in their tests and are preparing to compete against the best in the world in tasks that require AI for robots.
Caceres was the epicenter of the educational robotics in Spain with the National Final, held at the Multipurpose Pavilion, an event that brought together more than 300 children and over a hundred teams from all over the country. The atmosphere was marked by ingenuity, cooperation, and practical learning, hallmarks of the STEAM ecosystem.
The organization was in charge of the Okola Association and the Educabot Foundation, with the support of institutions and technology companies and the support of dozens of volunteers. In addition to the competition, a parallel program was held with workshops, talks, and outreach activities that brought robotics closer to families and teachers.
The mayor of Cáceres, Rafael Mateoswelcomed the Ying Yang team after their national victory, expressing their appreciation for the group's effort and perseverance. The council emphasized the value of this experience for the development of scientific vocations and the growth of young talent in the region.
The Extremadura classification highlights the boosting educational robotics in community centers, where problem-solving, programming, and collaborative work are encouraged from an early age. The three teams will serve as ambassadors for Extremadura on a top-level international stage.
Latin America also aims high
In Chile, two students from the San Luis Gonzaga English School in Puente Alto, Isabella Ojeda y Damian Nixon, along with their instructor MatÃas Fierro and professor David González, have earned their spot to compete in Singapore. Their educational robotics workshop, active since 2019, has boosted STEM skills and yielded results that now allow them to compete on the world stage.
The Chilean team faces the challenge with a project focused on assembly and handling missions, in line with the motto of this edition, "The Future of Robots"The organizers expect more than 90 countries to participate in Robomission and other competitions, making the event an international showcase for youth innovation.
To travel, Chilean students look for economical support They have launched funding initiatives, including a charity raffle, to cover travel, accommodation, and food. The goal is to arrive in the best possible condition and sustain the educational project that brought them here.
The presence of women is also gaining ground. The Chilean student involved in the team has highlighted the pride of competing in a category historically dominated by boys, a sign that the diversity in robotics it advances and serves as a reference for new generations.
Argentina will also be present with a trio from Salta: MarÃa Luz Flores (12), Mateo Vargas (14) and BenjamÃn DÃaz (18) were proclaimed national champions in RoboSports and have earned the right to participate in Singapore. Their training itinerary, linked to the Lógica Foundation and the Institute of Innovation and Applied Technology, reinforces the commitment to technological skills in the province.
The challenge, in their case, is to secure the necessary funding for the trip. With the support of the educational community and the private sector, the young people are seeking the essential resources to represent the country in a competition with very high level and a notable academic and professional projection.
Beyond the sporting results, the impact of the World Final is also measured in terms of knowledge transfer, collaboration between teams, and motivation to continue exploring applied science. Workshops, exhibitions, and exchanges between participants enrich an event conceived as a major international classroom.
With Spain, Chile and Argentina packing their bags, the world robotics final in Singapore is shaping up to be an exceptional showcase for the STEAM education and young talent, with projects ranging from autonomous assembly missions to tests of precision and strategy. The journey that began in local and national tournaments will culminate in a competition that, for many, marks a turning point in their educational journey.
