National Robotics Hackathon 2025: Empowering Students to Innovate for a Better Tomorrow

The National Robotics Hackathon 2025 has officially wrapped up, and what an incredible journey it has been! This year’s event saw 136 talented students come together from across the country to push their creativity, problem-solving abilities, and technical skills to new heights. With a shared mission to build robots that could improve the school environment, these students not only showcased their understanding of robotics but also their passion for making a real-world impact.

A Journey of Discovery, Collaboration, and Growth

The theme of this year’s hackathon was to design and create robots that could make a difference in the school environment—whether by enhancing learning, improving sustainability, or fostering better communication. The students quickly embraced this challenge with enthusiasm, diving deep into the complexities of robotics, coding, and engineering.

WWPS Team 03 created a robot to help return books. It uses a colour sensor to check if it is fiction or non-fiction. It will place the books in the correct place and return books to the original place

As they worked on their projects, it was clear that this was more than just a competition. The hackathon became a learning journey, where each team gained invaluable experience in research, design, testing, and iteration. They faced challenges, solved problems, and sometimes even failed—but each obstacle was a stepping stone to success. In the process, students learned how to think critically, collaborate effectively, and push the limits of what they thought was possible.

A Huge Thank You to the Trainers, Mentors, and Teachers

None of this would have been possible without the dedication and guidance of the incredible trainers, mentors, and teachers who supported the students every step of the way. These passionate educators worked tirelessly to nurture the students' curiosity, help them navigate the complexities of robotics, and empower them to reach their full potential.

To the trainers, your expertise and guidance were invaluable. You didn’t just teach students how to build robots; you helped them understand the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and creativity. Your encouragement inspired them to think critically, experiment freely, and tackle the most complex challenges with confidence.

A Final Thank You

As we wrap up this incredible event, we want to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who made the National Robotics Hackathon 2025 a success. To the students, thank you for your hard work, creativity, and determination. You’ve inspired us all with your innovative ideas and solutions. To the trainers and teachers, your commitment to nurturing the next generation of engineers, designers, and problem-solvers is truly appreciated.

We look forward to seeing what the future holds for all of you in the world of robotics. Together, we are building a better tomorrow—one robot at a time.

We can’t wait to see you all again in 2026!

National Robotics Hackathon 2025 Winners

Category	Team Name	School
Champion	WWPS Team 03	Waterway Primary School
Runner Up	WGPS Team 01	West Grove Primary School
2nd Runner Up	SAPS Team 01	St Anthony Primary School
4th Place	WWPS Team 04	Waterway Primary School
5th Place	TVPS Team 05	Townsville Primary School
Best Journal Award	ATS Team 01	Ai Tong School
Best Journal Award	ATS Team 02	Ai Tong School
Best Journal Award	WGPS Team 01	West Grove Primary School
Best Robot Design Award	WWPS Team 05	Waterway Primary School
Distinction Award	TVPS Team 06	Townsville Primary School
Distinction Award	WWPS Team 02	Waterway Primary School
Distinction Award	SAPS Team 05	St Anthony Primary School
Distinction Award	NVPS Team 02	North View Primary School
Distinction Award	NVPS Team 03	North View Primary School
Merit Award	TVPS Team 03	Townsville Primary School
Merit Award	SAPS Team 02	St Anthony Primary School
Merit Award	WGPS Team 02	West Grove Primary School
Merit Award	WGPS Team 03	West Grove Primary School
Merit Award	CVPS Team 03	Compassvale Primary School
Commendation Award	CVPS Team 01	Compassvale Primary School
Commendation Award	CVPS Team 04	Compassvale Primary School
Commendation Award	CVPS Team 05	Compassvale Primary School
Commendation Award	SAPS Team 07	St Anthony Primary School
Commendation Award	NVPS Team 05	North View Primary School