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National Robotics Championship Opens in Morelia With 400+ Teams and International Berths at Stake

The governor used the kickoff to urge students to create a fully Mexican social network.

Overview

  • The XVII National Robotics and STEM Championship runs February 4–6 at Morelia’s convention center with participants from secondary, high school, and higher education.
  • Competitions span four tracks: mobile robotics, autonomous robotics, aerial drones, and artificial intelligence.
  • Organizers said winners will secure nearly 40 spots to represent Mexico internationally, with reports differing on destinations (United States, China and Korea, or United States, China and Japan).
  • Academia STEM presented its ATOM robot during the opening as a showcase of domestic technological capacity.
  • CECyTE and director Juan Carlos Velasco were recognized for organizing, as education officials emphasized quality technical training and pathways to higher education.