FUTURE INNOVATORS

Future Innovators category is a project-based competition. Students create their own innovative intelligent robotics solution relating to the theme of the season. There is no restriction on the use of materials. This includes a free choice of controllers, motors, sensors, etc.

Teams present their project and their robot model to a group of judges on the competition day. The judges not only grade the robot solution but also look at aspects of innovation and entrepreneurship.

This category operates in three age groups: Elementary (8 years to below 13 years old*), Junior (11 years old to below 16 years old*) and Senior (14 years old to below 20 years old*). The minimum age of a coach is 18 years old.
* In the year of competition

Future Innovators characteristics:

• Hardware:  There is no restriction materials. There is no restriction on the use of controllers. Teams at WRO International Final have the option to win the LEGO® Education creativity award if they mainly use LEGO® branded controllers. Elements such as Arduino and 3D printed parts may be incorporated into the solution.

• Software: Free choice of programming language / software.

• Maximum size: Teams present the idea in a 2m x 2m x 2m booth on the competition day.

• Team: A team consists of 1 coach and 2 or 3 team members.

Future Innovators operates under specified General Rules.

Download the Future Innovators rules that apply to the Elementary, Junior and Senior age groups 

• General Rules

• Season Mission - Connecting the World

• Information for teams

*Note: WRO Future Innovators was previously known as the Open Category.