WRO Austria

What is the World Robot Olympiad?

The World Robot Olympiad (WRO) is one of the largest robotics competitions in the world for children and teenagers. In Austria, WRO Austria has been inspiring young talent aged 8 to 19 for technology and science since 2018.

WRO Austria competition
2018
WRO Austria since

Organised by Techno‑Z Braunau across Austria.

8–19
years old

Age groups from Elementary to Senior — for every level of experience.

100+
countries worldwide

An international final with teams from all over the world.

The competitions

Three categories – from 8 to 19 years old

WRO is split into three age categories: Elementary, Junior, and Senior. Together they cover kids and teenagers aged 8 to 19 — each level with its own age-appropriate challenge.

Category 01

Elementary

8–12 years

The entry point for the youngest — exactly where our course starts, preparing them step by step for their first competition.

Category 02

Junior

11–15 years

More complex tasks and more demanding robots for teenagers with some competition experience.

Category 03

Senior

14–19 years

The top tier with the toughest challenges — for experienced teams on their way to the world's best.

The path

From the course to the World Final

Our course is the first step. Step by step, it leads to full participation in WRO Elementary.

01
Robotics course (4 semesters)

Fundamentals of mechanics and gearing, programming from semester 2, Python from semester 4 — a new robot every lesson.

02
Your own competition robot

Kids design and program their own robot for a WRO task.

03
WRO Elementary – Regional & National

Taking part in WRO Austria's competitions and competing for the national title.

04
International World Final

Winners travel to the international final — free of charge — to represent Austria.

The WRO Austria team at the 2023 World Final in Panama
WRO Austria at the 2023 World Final in Panama.
The big goal

As champion, to the World Final — free of charge

WRO Austria's winning teams in every category get to travel to the international World Final for free and represent Austria in front of the whole world. The World Final is held in a different country every year.

For the kids it's far more than a competition: a trip, new friendships across borders, and an experience that stays with them.