Since 2016, one of the world’s most renowned competitions, the World Robot Olympiad (WRO), has been held in Armenia by the “Ayb” Educational Foundation. Since 2023, the official representative of WRO in Armenia and the sole official organizer of the national round has been the “Contests Lab” Educational NGO.

Today, “Contests Lab”, through this Olympiad, aims to promote the teaching of robotics, programming, and engineering in Armenian schools, while also supporting Armenian students in actively participating in internationally recognized and popular competitions and Olympiads.

The goals of the World Robot Olympiad are:

Engage students in hands-on scientific activities.
Spark interest in mathematics, programming, and physics, fostering interdisciplinary connections.
Develop students’ logical thinking and engineering skills.
Encourage teamwork skills.
Promote the practical application of theoretical knowledge.
Discover and enhance students’ creative thinking and abilities.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT DATES

WRO is a team competition. Each team can include 2–3 participants. Students aged 8–19 may participate within the appropriate age categories.

Important dates

Registration deadline: May 20, 2026
National round: July 2026 (the exact date will be announced later)
International final: December 8–10, 2026, Puerto Rico

To participate in the WRO, the participation application must be completed by May 20, 2026 (inclusive)

The participation fee for each team is 15,000 AMD. The deadline for payment is May 25, 2026.

The participation fee must be transferred to the account 1570093216780100 opened at Ameriabank CJSC, indicating “Contests Lab” Educational NGO in the beneficiary field and WRO 2026 participation fee – team name in the purpose field.

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The WRO theme for 2026 is Robots Meet Culture

In 2026 teams will explore how robots can help shape, protect, and grow art and culture in today’s world. From ancient cave paintings to modern digital art, from fashion to architecture, people have always used creativity to tell stories, preserve traditions, and inspire change.

Robots are becoming creative partners and protectors of our cultural history. They can bring old art back to life, help create new and exciting forms of art, and make cultural treasures easier to access for people everywhere. Robots can also help communities share their stories in new and powerful ways.

When Robots Meet Culture endless possibilities arise!

ROBOMISSION

GENERAL RULES

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

FUTURE INNOVATORS

GENERAL RULES

SEASON CHALLENGE

REPORT EXAMPLE

WRO ETHICS CODE & PRINCIPLES

The core principles of the WRO Code of Ethics are:

Participating and learning are more important than winning.
Teams are encouraged to learn and acquire new skills by working together and enjoying the process.
Coaches, educational institutions, and parents are there to guide and educate teams, not to do the work on their behalf.

“Winning is nice but failing is part of our journey”

Ethics Code for Teams

Ethics Code for Institutions

The Code of Ethics must be signed and submitted by teams and coaches, as well as by representatives of educational institutions, during the national round of the competition. Failure to submit the Code of Ethics or violation of its requirements may result in disqualification from participation of the team or institution.

WRO LEARN – EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM

What is WRO Learn ?

WRO Learn is a free online learning platform developed by the WRO, designed to make robotics education accessible to students, coaches, and teachers. WRO Learn aims to become the preferred online learning platform for the global WRO community by providing structured educational content and resources that enhance the experience of participating teams, educators, and judges.

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