Robolution 2019 Debuts as 1st International Robotics and Automation Summit

Outstanding talent, innovation, and technical excellence were showcased at ROBOLUTION 2019: 1st International Robotics and Automation Summit and Competition, held at the University of Makati. Organized by ERovoutika International with international partners and support from academic and government institutions, the event gathered students, educators, and industry leaders to advance robotics and automation education.

The competition featured multiple categories, including humanoid robots, drones, educational robotics kits, innovation challenges, sumo robots, and micromouse.

Participants from various institutions across the Philippines competed, with De La Salle Araneta University emerging as Overall Champion. Esperanza National High School secured 1st Runner-Up, followed by Cavite National High School as 2nd Runner-Up.

Category winners included Philippine Science High School – Southern Mindanao (Tello Drone Competition), Hope Christian High School (Erovouthon Competition), Asia Pacific College (Micromouse Competition), Cavite National High School (Smart Factory/UBTECH UKIT Competition), De La Salle Araneta University (Captain Court/UBTECH JIMU Competition), and Esperanza National High School (Research Competition).

The summit also featured keynote speakers from the global robotics and technology community, including Roger Collantes (CEO and President of Smarter Robotics), Brian Montoya (US Director of RoboRAVE International), Prince Idike (UK-based Data Scientist and Earth Systems Analyst), Rajasekharan A H (Director of STEM Robotics Academy and IT Automation Expert from India), and Manal Rifki (PhD Researcher in Fintech based in Kuala Lumpur). Their talks provided insights into emerging technologies, global trends, and the future of robotics, automation, and data-driven innovation.

Supported by the Department of Education Region III and the Commission on Higher Education Region VII, and in collaboration with international partners such as UBTECH Robotics and RoboRAVE International, the event featured sessions, robotics bootcamps, research exhibits, company showcases, and technical workshops. ROBOLUTION 2019 highlighted the Philippines’ growing capabilities in STEM education and emphasized the importance of international collaboration and continued innovation in robotics and automation.