World Robot Olympiad
Welcome to the 2024 season of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO)!
Pakistan Space Science Education Centre is delighted to announce the launch of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) 2024 Season.
We take immense pride in continuing our partnership with WRO as the National Organizer, a role that enables us to offer the youth of Pakistan a platform to engage with a global community of innovative minds. This collaboration underscores our commitment to fostering scientific curiosity and technological prowess among the emerging generation, further positioning Pakistan on the international stage of innovation.
WELCOME TO WRO® 2024 EARTH ALLIES
The WRO® theme for 2024 is Earth Allies.
In 2024 teams will learn more about how we humans affect nature and how nature and natural events can affect us. They will investigate how robots can help us live in harmony with nature. Can robots help us live in places where nature is dangerous or harsh, and can they assist us in living a more environmentally friendly lifestyle?
WRO Pakistan Categories & Age Groups
PSSEC is happy to announce that in the 2024 season, we will be offering the following WRO Competition Categories:
Team Registration & Eligibility
Composition: Teams should consist of 2 to 3 members and one coach, with a strong recommendation for 3 members to optimize teamwork and delegation.
RoboMission Category: Teams are required to have either a Lego Mindstorms NXT, EV3, Spike Prime, or Robot Inventor kit, along with the WRO Brickset & Expansion Set for constructing game elements.
Future Innovators & Engineers Categories: Participants may use any robotics kit, Lego or otherwise, to develop their innovative robotic solutions.
Coaching and Team Dynamics: A coach and three team members are mandatory for managing the workload effectively. Teams lacking a coach will not be eligible for official WRO event registration. Coaches are granted complimentary access to WRO Pakistan’s National event.
Training: Teams seeking preparation assistance should reach out to local Robotics training providers or STEM & Robotics Clubs.
WRO Brick Set Purchases: For inquiries or purchases, contact us at info@pssecm2m.com.
Financial Responsibilities: Expenses, including the coach’s accommodation and travel, are to be equally shared among all team members.
Registration Fee for 2024: The fee is Rs 75,000, payable via online bank transfer upon registration. Secure a Rs 20,000 early bird discount by registering before March 30, 2024. Registrations on March 31 revert to the standard fee.
National Competition & International Opportunities: Winners of the WRO Pakistan National Competition 2024 will advance to the International Final in Izmir, Turkey, from November 28-30, 2024. Additionally, the WRO Open Championship in Brescia, Italy, from September 25-28, 2024, is open to teams on a first-come, first-served basis, pending valid passport submissions.
Financials for International Events: Costs and deadlines for the WRO International Final and Open Championship will be communicated in due course. Teams are advised to adhere strictly to submission and payment deadlines to accommodate visa processing times.
Important Dates
WRO 2024 Team Registration Starts
24th November 2023.
WRO 2024 Challenge Announced
15th January 2024
WRO 2024 Team Registration Closes
5th May 2024
WRO National Competitions
Lahore: 29th June & Karachi: 6th July 2024
WRO International Competitions Preps (qualified teams only) begin
1st July 2024