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At WRO we offer challenging competitions for everyone in the age from 6 up to 25. We have four competition categories, with their own characteristics and challenges:
Each season the challenges and theme for the Regular and Open Category are developed together with the country that hosts the International Final.
For all specific rules and regulations refer to the General Rules for each Category!
| Regular | Open | SumoBots | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | WeDo (*): max. 10 Elementary: max. 12 Junior: 13-15 Senior: 16-19 |
WeDo (*): max. 10 Elementary: max. 12 Junior: 13-15 Senior: 16-19 |
Elementary: max. 12 Junior: 13-15 Senior: 16-19 |
| Team size | 2-3 people + coach | 2-3 people + coach | 2-3 people + coach |
| Hardware | WeDo: Only LEGO® Other: LEGO® + HiTechnic Color Sensor |
WeDo: LEGO® for robot model + no restriction for exhibition Other: No restriction on the use of controllers and other materials (**) |
Only LEGO Ev3 or Spike Prime Robots. No 3rd party sensors for 2021 |
| Software | Free choice | Free choice | Free choice |
| Maximum size | Max. 25 x 25 x 25 cm | Booth of 2 x 2 x 2 meters | 12 inches (Length), 12 inches (Width), unlimited height, 4lbs maximum weight |
| At WRO since | 2004, 2018 (WeDo) | 2004, 2018 (WeDo) | 2021 |
| Characteristics | WeDo: Game table Designed for the little ones. Other: Surprise Rule and assembly of the robot on competition day. |
It is so open that you can enjoy your creativity! | Basic game is SumoBots, small modifications in rules each year. |
(*) Please note: There is no competition at the International Final for the WeDo age group.
(**) Teams at WRO International Final have the option to win the LEGO Education creativity award if they mainly use NXT / EV3 (LEGO) controllers.
