AdDU Hosts Robolympics x Regional Robolution 2025

The first day of Robolympics x Robolution 2025 marked the official opening of the competition and set the tone for everything that followed. It brought together participants, organizers, and partners around a shared goal: advancing robotics education while giving students a space to learn, collaborate, and compete.

This year’s event was joined by 19 schools from across Mindanao, with a total of 408 participants, representing the largest turnout in the history of Robolympics in the region. This impressive level of participation reflected both the growing interest in robotics among students and the significant preparation undertaken by schools to engage fully in the competition.

The opening activities formally welcomed the participants. The welcome remarks were delivered by Dr. Renyl B. Barroca, Dean of the School of Engineering and Architecture of Ateneo de Davao University. In his address, he highlighted the value of experiential learning and emphasized how events like Robolympics allow students to translate theory into practice while developing teamwork and discipline.

Participants were then introduced to broader perspectives in the field through a talk on AI and Robotics by Engr. Ottoman Montani Jr., Department Chair of the BS Robotics Engineering program. His discussion placed the competition within the wider context of current technological developments, encouraging students to think beyond the immediate challenges. This was followed by the Robolympics 2025 audio-visual presentation, which clearly presented the vision and objectives of the event.

The morning program continued with a talk on Design Thinking by Mr. Jeremy S. Eliab, Executive Vice President of Ateneo de Davao University. His presentation emphasized that strong engineering solutions begin with understanding problems deeply. Messages of support from representatives of DOST XI, Murata, Marsman Drysdale Foundation Inc., MySolution, and Ateneo de Davao University followed, reflecting the strong collaboration between academic institutions and industry partners.

One of the highlights of the opening ceremonies was the parade of participating schools.

Following the morning ceremonies, the event transitioned into the contest proper in the E-Robot Version 1, 2, and 3 assembly challenges, where accuracy, time management, and cooperation were essential.

Running alongside these activities was the Ero-Math competition, which tested participants’ ability to apply mathematical concepts. Teams also began preparing for their displays and posters for the freestyle presentation.

The afternoon sessions brought increased energy as competitive events continued with the E-Mega Sumo Version 1 matches, Freestyle Competition and the DOST Robotics Assembly Challenge, emphasizing hands-on learning and collaboration under time constraints.

Building on the momentum of the opening day, the second day of Robolympics 2025 placed greater focus on competitive performance and applied problem-solving.

One of the main highlights was Flying Frenzy: The Great Drone Challenge, where teams composed of a pilot and spotters navigated a standardized drone through a timed obstacle course.

Also held during the morning were the E-Mega Sumo Open Category (Version 3), Erovouthon, and the TechnoPitch competition.

Teams competing in the Mobile Controlled E-Robot V1 and V2 categories engaged in task-based challenges that required consistent performance and reliable control.

The second day concluded with the awarding ceremony, recognizing the achievements of teams across all categories. Davao City National High School emerged as the overall champion, followed by Davao City Special School in second place and Ateneo de Davao University Senior High School in third. The ceremony served as a meaningful close to a day defined by both competition and collaboration.