Redazione RHC : 29 August 2025 10:11
In Stavropol, Russian Federation, the race for the regional robotics championship for younger students has officially begun. Applications can be submitted starting August 25th, with a window that will remain open until September 28th. The initiative, promoted by the Ministry of Education of the Stavropol Territory and organized by the regional center “Sirius 26,” aims to involve children in primary and secondary schools, from first to eighth grade.
The championship will be divided into two phases. The initial selection will take place online, with participants asked to submit a two- to five-minute video demonstrating how their robot works. The final stage will take place in person on October 12, 2024, in the city of Mikhailovsk, at the Poisk Center for Gifted Children. Here, the best projects will have the opportunity to be evaluated by a jury and compete directly.
The application process is simple but rigorous: you must register on the official Sirius 26 website, complete the application, and upload a link to the cloud containing the robot’s demonstration video. The goal is to ensure that each student can document their work and the creativity applied to the project. A formula that, according to the organizers, allows for the combination of technical skills and communication abilities.
Last year, the championship was a significant success, with the participation of 136 students from every corner of the country. A total of 37 of them managed to stand out, taking home the title of winner or prizewinner. According to Minister of Education Maria Smagina, these young people demonstrated “talent, industriousness, and determination,” qualities that the championship intends to enhance and promote in the 2024 edition as well.
The recognition achieved by the competition is not limited to the local level. The championship is in fact included in the list of Olympics and competitions approved by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. This means that the winners and award recipients will be included in the state platform dedicated to gifted children, an important step in giving visibility to their journey and fostering new growth opportunities.
For the Stavropol Region, the event also represents a showcase of its commitment to technological education. Investing in subjects like robotics from the earliest school years contributes not only to developing scientific skills but also to stimulating creativity and teamwork. This combination prepares the new generations to face future challenges in an increasingly digital world.
As the registration deadline approaches, anticipation is growing to see how many students will take up the challenge of this new edition. The Mikhailovsk final promises to be a celebration of young engineering, where the enthusiasm and innovation of young people will take center stage.
In Italy, student robotics championships include the “Ocean Edition” National Robotics Championship, organized by the Ministry of Education; the RomeCup, an event promoted by the Fondazione Mondo Digitale; the ABB RoboCup, an educational competition by ABB Robotics; and the FIRST LEGO League, a global robotics and technology initiative. High school and university students participate in competitions that address specific topics such as marine conservation or challenges involving industrial robots.
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Initiatives like the Stavropol Robotics Championship represent a model to consider in Italy as well, as they serve as true incubators for young talent. Involving children in the design and construction of robots from their earliest years allows us to quickly identify promising young people capable of transforming their creativity and skills into concrete projects. These young people, once trained and guided, can become key figures in the development of innovative technology startups, helping to strengthen the national entrepreneurial ecosystem.
In a world where robotics is increasingly integrated with artificial intelligence, these initiatives also play a strategic role for national security. Young people with technological and robotics skills can be trained to tackle complex challenges, from cybersecurity to the development of advanced systems, thus helping to protect and innovate the country’s critical infrastructure. Promoting similar programs in Italy would mean investing in early-stage talent capable not only of driving economic growth but also of strengthening the nation’s technological and strategic resilience.
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