DLSU Araneta Team Secures International Victory at URC World Finals in China

Global Champions. DLSU Araneta team proudly celebrates its international victory at the URC World Finals in China

Team Philippines, represented by De La Salle Araneta University, brought pride to the Philippines after delivering an impressive performance at the URC World Finals held from November 22 to 24, 2019, in Kunming, China. The global robotics competition took place at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center, gathering around 250 teams from eight countries.

Representing Team Philippines, the university competed in the Smart Factory challenge, one of the most technically demanding categories in the competition. During the elimination round, the team showcased strong engineering skills and strategic execution, ranking 12th out of 44 teams that advanced to the final stage.

Facing top-performing teams from around the world in the finals, the Philippine delegation rose to the challenge and secured an impressive 3rd place finish, marking a significant achievement on the international stage.

This success was made possible not only through the dedication of the students but also with the support of Erovoutika, which played a vital role in preparing the team through specialized training and technical guidance. Their contribution helped enhance the team’s readiness and competitiveness in the global arena.

The team was led by coach Norman R. Andres, whose leadership and mentorship were instrumental throughout the competition. The student members who brought home the honor are Tobias Simon De Leon and John Jason Quinit.