The World Robot Olympiad (WRO) in Hungary reached new heights this year, with a record 202 teams, up 22.5% from last year and 71% compared to 2023. Held at Széchenyi István University in Győr, the National Final brought together over 500 participants from 53 towns and 108 schools, making it the largest event in the competition’s local history.
Themed “The Future of Robots,” this year’s season explored how robotics can tackle global challenges and improve life, from shaping future cities to advancing life in space. Students competed across four main categories: RoboMission, Future Innovators, Future Engineers, and RoboSports, plus the playful KIDS section for the youngest participants.
Highlights included a unique two-day RoboMission challenge, where teams tackled an unknown task on day two without any on-site help from mentors—proving which teams were truly self-reliant.
At the opening, Prof. Dr. Ferenc Friedler, Rector of Széchenyi István University, and Szilasi Péter Tamás of Edutus University, WRO Hungary project leader, welcomed the participants. Awards were later presented by academic and local leaders alongside WRO judges.
In addition to the robotics excitement, attendees enjoyed interactive LEGO exhibits, a drone racing and drone soccer championship, and the debut of the Edu Hobby Drone Cup, a programming-based competition expanding the robotics experience into 3D.
This year also marked the launch of KVÍZeSTEM, a fun quiz initiative promoting STEM careers, supported by major partners like BOSCH, Continental, and MÁV.
Thirteen Hungarian teams earned spots at the Open Championship in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and seven will represent Hungary at the World Final in Singapore this November—all with major support from Edutus University and Hungary’s Ministry of National Economy.
The WRO aims to deliver more than victories: it equips students with hands-on programming, engineering, and teamwork skills essential for tomorrow’s careers.
Source: Edutus Egyetem
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