Izmir, 90 children and young people from 3 countries hosted the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Türkiye International Final. Organized in cooperation with Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, IZFAS and Science Heroes Association, the event Earth Allies was held with the theme.
Science and Technology Festival in Izmir
The World Robot Olympics stands out as an international event where children and young people showcase their creativity in the fields of science, technology and robotics. The Olympics, which were held for the first time in Izmir this year, are not only for scientific and technological development, but also cultural diversity and cooperation It has also become an important platform for.
Highlights
- Participation from 90 Countries: 3 young scientists from all over the world.
- Earth Allies Theme: Sustainability and ecologically friendly projects.
- Award Ceremony: A colourful closing programme where the winning teams received their awards.
Projects Touching the Future with the Earth Allies Theme
This year's theme is Earth Alliesfocused on using the planet's limited resources more efficiently and fairly. Participants, Solution suggestions for natural disasters ve projects to protect ecological balances Science Heroes Association Board of Directors Chair Prof. Dr. Sıddıka Semahat Demir stated that the organization is not only about robots, but also about people coming together to build a better world.
Social and Cultural Contributions of the Olympics
Deputy Mayor of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Dr. Zafer Levent Yıldır stated that the Olympics bring together different cultures and ideas and that the organization offers an important global promotion opportunity for Türkiye and Izmir.
Yıldır's Highlights
- Opportunities Should Be Provided to Young PeopleHe said that young people should be supported in order for Turkey to become stronger in technological competition.
- Technology Based Planning: He drew attention to the fact that Turkey should build its future on technology.
Winning Teams and Categories
Future Engineers
- 1. Hungary: Storm NGR
- 2. Kazakhstan: QYZYLORDA Flame
- 3. Philippines: BSU Isparta
Future Innovators
Elementary
- 1. Malaysia: The Magical Trio
- 2. Malaysia: TerraFlood
- 3. India: Rescue Tech Allies
Junior
- 1. Indonesia: SWA Ocean Voyager
- 2. Azerbaijan: Multi-Culture AZE
- 3. Australia: The Simpsons
Senior
- 1. Venezuela: Robotic Dreamers
- 2. The Netherlands: BTScout
- 3. Kazakhstan: Kozqaraz
Robomission
Elementary
- 1. Germany: GIP Fancy Bots
- 2 Vietnam: GV2-HSRL-01
- 3. Thailand: Skyfall
Junior
- 1. Malaysia: Up Up CHM1
- 2. Malaysia: French Toast
- 3 Vietnam: Hong Bang 1
Senior
- 1. Japan: YTHS 2BY
- 2. Malaysia: Up Up CHM
- 3. Japan: Mayden
Robosports
- 1. Chinese Taipei: OFDL JFR Taiwan
- 2. Greece: BitLab
- 3. Malaysia: Up Up CHM
Flag Transfer to Singapore
While the 2024 World Robot Olympics were successfully completed in Izmir, the flag was passed to Singapore for the 2025 organization. Lynette Ten, CEO of the Space Faculty from Singapore, expressed her satisfaction with the hospitality they received in Izmir and stated that they will continue the organization with a wider participation in Singapore.
Awards Ceremony and Special Awards
In the closing program of the ceremony, the winning teams received their awards and special awards were also presented to their owners:
- Senior Start-up Idea Award: India – Coastal Custodians
- Team Award: Azerbaijan – MultiCulture
- Aramco Special Award: Venezuela – Robotic Dreamers
- Lego Education Creativity Award: Costa Rica – Three Musketeers
Young People Shaping the Future
The World Robot Olympics held in Izmir is not only a scientific competition, to make the world a better place It was a global event that showed how young people can come together for a common purpose. The success of the organization once again proved Turkey's commitment to science and technology and its determination to support young talents in this field.
