Archive · 2 Sep 2026
WRO India 2026 Sends Robotics Champions to Puerto Rico
Students from across India took part in a large robotics competition in Hyderabad.
They built robots and created computer programs to solve different challenges.
The competition had four sections: Future Innovators, RoboMission, RoboSports and Future Engineers.
Judges considered coding, engineering, creativity, teamwork and how well the students solved problems.
Teams from places such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kochi, Ahmedabad and Delhi-NCR won their categories.
These teams will travel to Puerto Rico for an international robotics competition.
The organisers said students learn by building, testing, failing and improving their ideas.
They also said robotics can help students use mathematics, science, engineering and computer programming in practical ways.
The WRO India National Championship 2026 was held from August 26 to 28 at GMR Arena in Hyderabad.
Student teams from across India competed in Future Innovators, RoboMission, RoboSports and Future Engineers.
Winners included teams from Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Kochi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
All national category winners qualified to represent India at the International WRO Championship 2026 in Puerto Rico.
Organisers said robotics projects help students apply STEM concepts while developing creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Who
- Student robotics teams from across India, organised by the India STEM Foundation and the National Council of Science Museums.
- What
- The WRO India National Championship 2026 concluded, with winning teams qualifying for the International WRO Championship 2026.
- When
- The championship took place from August 26 to 28, 2026.
- Where
- GMR Arena at GMR Aerocity Hyderabad, India.
- Why
- The event aimed to expand hands-on STEM learning and give students opportunities to apply coding, science, mathematics and engineering to practical challenges.
- Event
- WRO India National Championship 2026
- Venue
- GMR Arena, GMR Aerocity Hyderabad
- Competition categories
- Future Innovators, RoboMission, RoboSports and Future Engineers
- Future Innovators winners
- Team Punaruttham won the Elementary level, Team SkyWalkers won the Junior level and Team UWR CNRGY won the Senior level.
- RoboMission winners
- Team Curiosity, Team Command Z and Team Robotitans won the Elementary, Junior and Senior levels respectively.
- Other category winners
- Team 2EZ won RoboSports, while Team Glitch won Future Engineers.
- International competition
- The winning teams qualified for the International WRO Championship 2026 in Puerto Rico, USA.
- Programme reach
- The India STEM Foundation said it has engaged more than 5.3 lakh students and teachers and partnered with more than 2,000 schools.
Sources
WRO India 2026 Showcases India’s Next Generation of Robotics Talent
WRO India 2026 showcases student talent in robotics and STEM
Students showcase robotics skills at WRO India Championship 2026
