Both Korean and World Competitions Held at Daegu COEX

Future Robot Technology Talents Showcase Skills in 15 Events

On the 18th, Daegu Mayor Kwon Young-jin attended the finals of the 23rd International Robot Olympiad Korea Competition held at Daegu EXCO (fourth from the left).

On the 18th, Daegu Mayor Kwon Young-jin attended the finals of the 23rd International Robot Olympiad Korea Competition held at Daegu EXCO (fourth from the left).

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The finals of the 23rd International Robot Olympiad Korea Competition were held on the 18th at Daegu EXCO.


The competition, which runs until the 21st, marks its 23rd edition since the first international event was held at KAIST in Daejeon in 1999.


The International Robot Olympiad is a large-scale international youth robot sports competition held annually under the slogan "Create Experience, Experienced Creativity," with partner member countries joining forces to host the event.


It is held to develop the talents of students interested in the robotics industry, discover future robotics technology talents demanded by the times, and increase familiarity with the industry.


Hosted by Daegu City and organized by the International Robot Olympiad Committee and the Korea Robot Sports Association, this competition is conducted in a hybrid format both online and offline simultaneously.

Mayor Kwon Young-jin (far left) taking a commemorative photo with the student representative oath taker at the opening ceremony.

Mayor Kwon Young-jin (far left) taking a commemorative photo with the student representative oath taker at the opening ceremony.

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Mayor Kwon Young-jin attended the opening ceremony and delivered a message of encouragement to the participants.


The participants showcase their skills in 40 categories across 15 events, including Robot In-Movie, Robot Scholar, Robot Farming, Emergency Rescue, AI Soccer, Squirrel Commotion, Tag Out, and Energy Saving.



A total of 989 players from 824 teams of elementary, middle, and high school students who passed the national preliminaries participated, and the top-ranking students will represent Korea at the world competition held in Daegu this December.


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