Overview
Find details on this year's three divisions below.
Click the banner for each division to find out more.
Click the banner for each division to find out more.
★ While it is possible to participate in multiple divisions, each division requires a separate entry.
Follow the rules of the competition and compete for the high score.
Initial submissions will be accepted online, with the world finals being held in person in Osaka, Japan.
Initial submissions will be accepted online, with the world finals being held in person in Osaka, Japan.
★ World Finals will be held in the OMM Building Exhibition Hall in Osaka, Japan.
Competition Dates
September 19 (Sat), 2026
The theme for 2026 is...
Robots to the Rescue
Entry Qualifications
Preschool to junior high school-aged children
Entry Fee
Contact your local Universal Robotics Challenge partner for details
Competition Overview
★ Follow the link below to download the competition overview.
Overview
The Rules
★ Follow the link below to download the rulebook for each division.
Early Division (ages 9 and below)
Regular Division (ages 10-12)
Advanced Division (ages 13+)
The Field
★ Follow the links below to download the field for this competition.
Early Division (ages 9 and below)
Competition Field [A4 Split]
(PDF)
(PDF)
Regular and Advanced Division (ages 10-12, ages 13+)
Example Video
Early Division (ages 9 and below)
Regular and Advanced Division (ages 10-12, ages 13+)
Prizes
Judges will closely follow the rulebook to calculate scores for uploaded videos.
Qualified competitors will be able to participate in the world finals on September 19 (Sat), 2026.
Final results will be published online on October 30 (Fri), 2026.
Make your own original project and upload a video of it to YouTube!
★ Application must include YouTube link to video.
The theme for 2026 is...
[SDG 8] A Better World to Work
Entry Qualifications
Preschool to junior high school-aged children
Entry Fee
Contact your local Universal Robotics Challenge partner for details
Competition Overview
★ Follow the link below to download the competition overview.
Overview
Sample Video
Prizes
Judges will follow the rulebook closely to score each submission.
Results will be published online on October 30, 2026.
Test your programming skills using an online robotics simulator right from your Internet browser!
Competition Dates
September 5, 2026.
The theme for 2026 is...
[SDG8] Decent Work and Economic Growth
Entry Qualifications
Must be an elementary or junior high school student
Entry Fee
Contact your local Universal Robotics Challenge partner for details
Competition Overview
★ Follow the link below to download the competition overview.
Overview
Prizes
Results will be published online on September 11, 2026.