Robotex Cyprus 2026 returns with Drones, Space, AI and other STEAM events!
When: 27.06.2026 00:00
Organizer: Admin
The biggest festival of educational robotics in Cyprus comes on the weekend 27 and 28 June
Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) invites you to Robotex Cyprus 2026, the top educational robotics festival in Cyprus! The event will take place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2026, 10:00 a.m. -3.00 p.m., at the University of Cyprus Sports Center.
The 9th Pancyprian Robotics and Educational Competition will involve 700 people (students, students and adults) from all over Cyprus to compete in over 20 different robotic challenges.
The official opening of the event will be declared by the State Secretary for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Mr Nicodemus Damianos, confirming the timeless support of the Ministry towards the event.
The CEO of Robotex International, Nathan Matsala, will also be in Cyprus. His presence is of particular importance, as Cyprus has been the first country to develop Robotex's institution at national level. At the same time, it will inform of Robotex International 2026, which will first take place outside Estonia and specifically in South Korea.
The winning teams will have the opportunity to represent Cyprus in the international event, continuing the impressive course of Cypriot missions that have gained significant international distinctions in recent years.
Competition Programme
As part of the competition, teams of primary students will present robotic constructions on the subject: "Sustainable Development - Green Island" proposing innovative solutions for environmental and social challenges.
Saturday, June 27: Robots will compete on Line Following, Folkrace, labyrinth bowling, archery. At the same time, two parallel Drones competitions will take place on the lower floor, one with an autonomous flight and a new programming competition.
Sunday 28 June: Robots will fight at SUMO, run on the 15-meter rally track and try the shooting event. The program includes the established Girls Firefighting aimed exclusively at girls aimed at strengthening women's participation in STEAM sectors.
Chess, Space, AI and other events!
On Saturday for the first time visitors will have the opportunity to play football with drones on the specially designed track of STEAM Cyprus. On Sunday, interest turns to the popular challenge "Man vs Robot" in chess. In collaboration with the KESSA Chess Group, the intelligent robot SenseRobot will compete with young and experienced chess players. The Planetary team will present interactive activities for space, exploration of the universe and applications of artificial intelligence.
Both days of the event Robo.com.cy will offer Pitstop the technical station especially for the robots competing and will present Kypruino and RoboRover Core unique innovative products of Cypriot construction.
Small and large will enjoy virtual reality experiences, 3d printing and other STEAM activities, from CCS, and ECECT, Novatex, O3 and the European INVESTech project. At the same time, JOEY of Bank of Cyprus will offer gifts and surprises to visitors. The event will be visited this year by the robotic dog Laika of Neapolis University and will be artistically dressed by the School of Dance Helena Clark.
Important Partnerships
Robotex Cyprus is organized by the Cyprus Computer Society with co-organizers the University of Cyprus, the Youth Organization and IET Cyprus. The event is under the auspices of the Ministry of Research for Innovation and Digital Policy and was approved by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth and the ETEC. Diamond sponsor is the Research and Innovation Foundation and continues the valuable cooperation of CCS with Bank of Cyprus as “Youth Supporter” and XM as ..
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