Mexican robotics teams travel to Romania for RoboChallenge 2026

Student delegations from Mexico are traveling to Bucharest, Romania, to compete in the 17th edition of RoboChallenge 2026. The international competition will be held from October 30 to November 1 at the National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest.

Representing the state of Yucatán, the Chak’ Mo’ol Robotics Club from the Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana (UTM) will participate in the event, which is described as one of Europe's largest international robotics competitions. The program includes 22 challenges across five categories: Sumo, Line Follower, Combat, Freestyle, and Specials.

Additionally, a delegation from the Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Las Choapas, representing the state of Veracruz, has also departed for the tournament. The event aims to gather global talent to demonstrate skills in competitive robotics and technological innovation.