Welcome to WRO 2025
The Future of Robots
The WRO® theme for 2025 is The Future of Robots.
In 2025 teams will explore the way robotics can help solve global challenges and improve our lives. From robots reshaping our future cities, robots driving the expansion of life across the universe to AI-enabled robots improving all aspects of our life. The possibilities are endless. Through The Future of Robots, we can shape a future that holds solutions, drives progress, and brings a better tomorrow for mankind.
WRO Categories
Age: Elementary: 8-12 | Junior: 11-15 | Senior: 14-19 years old
Team size: 2-3 people guided by a coach
Hardware: Free choice (new starting season 2025)
Software: Free choice
Maximum size: Max. 25 x 25 x 25 cm
Characteristics: Build and program a robot that solves challenges on a field.
Elementary 8-12 years old
Junior 11-15 years old
Senior 14-19 years old
Robo Starter 6-9 years old
Age: Elementary: 8-12 | Junior: 11-15 | Senior: 14-19
Team size: 2-3 people guided by a coach
Hardware: Free choice
Software: Free choice
Maximum size: Must fit in 2x2x2m booth
Characteristics: Develop a robot project that helps solve real world problems.
Age: 14-22 (new starting 2025 season)
Team size: 2-3 students guided by a coach
Hardware: Free choice
Software: Free choice
Maximum size: Max. 30 x 20 x 30cm
Characteristics: Advanced robotics following current research trends.
Age: 11-19
Team size: 2-3 people guided by a coach
Hardware: Free choice, with LEGO® or Arduino controller
Software: Free choice
Maximum size: Max. 20 x 20 x 20 cm
Characteristics: Teams design 2 robots that compete with robots of another team.