Iranian students clinch three coveted titles at world robotics competition in China
A 13-member Iranian student team has clinched three coveted titles at a prestigious global robotics competition in China, showcasing the technical prowess, ingenuity and creativity of the country’s young robotics enthusiasts.
The Robotics Challenge 2026 brought together teams from 48 countries, with Iran competing alongside leading robotics contenders including China, Russia, Romania, Japan, Germany and South Korea.
Over three days, the Iranian team competed across six leagues: Rescue, Line Follower, Creativity, Rugby, Applied Engineering Design, and Technical Report.
The Iranian team secured second place in the Technical Report category, third place in the Creativity category for students under 12, and third place in Robot Rugby.
Nader Nobakht, head of Iran’s national student robotics teams, said the second-place finish in the Technical Report category demonstrated the growing capabilities of Iranian students.
“Winning second place in the Technical Report category demonstrates the capabilities of Iranian students in the design, documentation and technical presentation of robotics projects,” Nobakht said.
🤖A 13-member Iranian student team won top titles at Robotics Challenge 2026 in China, competing against teams from 48 countries
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Iran came 2nd in Technical Report, and 3rd in under-12 Creativity and Robot Rugby, showcasing technical skills, innovation and creativity.#IranFirst pic.twitter.com/1ayYhuUbDq
He added that the category evaluates not only teams’ ability to build and operate robots, but also their command of the design process, problem-solving and presentation of their technical achievements.
Finishing third in the under-12 Creativity category also highlights the skills and innovative abilities of the younger generation of Iranian robotics enthusiasts, he added.
The students attended the competition wearing shirts bearing images of students killed in a US-Israeli attack on Shajareh Tayebeh School in Minab, southern Iran.
They also carried the message of solidarity with the victims onto the podium.
The Iranian team had previously finished as the world runner-up in the same competition and returned this year with renewed motivation to compete against teams from around the world.
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