About WRO
A truly global robotics competition dedicated to science, technology, and education — helping young people develop creativity and problem-solving skills.
World Robot Olympiad Association
The World Robot Olympiad Association is an independent non-profit organization founded in 2004 and headquartered in Singapore. Its mission is to promote STEM among young people worldwide and develop their creativity and problem-solving abilities through robotics.
All revenue from sponsorships and competition fees is reinvested to support the WRO’s educational mission. The association provides the global framework, competition rules, and seasonal challenges that national organizers like STEM Impact Center Kenya bring to life locally.
WRO began as a small regional competition and has grown into the world’s largest youth robotics event, with participants from 100+ countries competing across four categories each season.
STEM Impact Center Kenya
STEM Impact Center Kenya is the official national organizer of WRO in Kenya. Our mission is to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through robotics, and to foster the values of teamwork, innovation, creativity, and a culture of excellence among Kenyan youth.
We organize local tournaments across the country, leading to a National Championship from which Kenya’s best teams are selected to represent the country at the WRO International Finals.
WRO by the Numbers
100+
Countries
100K+
Students Yearly
32K+
Teams
40K+
Adult Helpers
20+
Years Running
3,300+
At International Final
WRO Programs & Initiatives
Beyond the competition, the WRO Association runs programs that support STEM education globally.
WRO Learn
Free educational resources and activities that help teachers and coaches integrate robotics into STEM education — both inside and outside the classroom.
RoboStarter
An introductory program designed to bring robotics to new communities and countries, providing guidance to set up national WRO programs from scratch.
Growing Future Innovators
A long-term initiative to nurture the next generation of innovators through mentoring, project showcases, and connections to the broader STEM ecosystem.
How to Participate
Here’s how to join the World Robot Olympiad. It’s very easy:
Form a team of 2 or 3 participants
Decide which challenge you want to compete in
Age determines the category
Ensure you have the necessary materials
Choose the tournament closest to you
Register via STEM Impact Center Kenya
Review the coach guidelines
Follow the competition's ethical code
Enjoy and learn while preparing your robot!
Tips for Coaches
If you are a WRO coach or are thinking of becoming one, keep in mind the following advice from experienced coaches who have participated in previous editions of our competition.
Before Starting
- •Ensure you have the correct information about the challenge and competition, both technically and in terms of regulations.
Preparing the Challenge
- •The challenge is an excuse to work on concepts and learn.
- •Divide the challenge into progressive goals.
- •Plan the project and start with enough time — don't leave it to the last minute.
- •Consider seeking sponsorship to cover travel or material costs.
With the Team
- •Help the team find solutions on their own.
- •Celebrate teamwork and the learning achieved.
- •Set work guidelines and tasks — there's a place for everyone.
Always
- •Share your enthusiasm. Be immune to discouragement.
- •Be patient and persevere.
- •Enjoy watching the team overcome difficulties with tenacity.
- •It's a game — make it fun.
Ethical Code
By competing in the WRO, teams (participants and coaches) accept its guiding principles:
- •Teams are encouraged to learn and master new skills while having fun together.
- •Coaches and parents are there to guide teams, not to do the work for them.
- •Participating and learning is more important than winning.
Teams must sign the WRO Ethical Code and submit it during the registration process.
The organizers of WRO Kenya understand that robotics competitions are a motivational tool that gives meaning to a learning process, not an end in themselves. WRO is an educational robotics competition, where “educational” is the most important concept — both in knowledge and in values.
Collaborators
WRO Kenya is made possible thanks to organizations passionate about educational robotics that host local tournaments: