With the conclusion of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) in Singapore on November 28th, Zebra Robotics proudly marks the end of another remarkable competition season.
It was one filled with innovation, resilience, and countless moments of growth for our students.
Since 2016, Zebra Robotics has worked to prepare high-performance teams capable of representing Canada on the global stage. Our mission has always been to help young innovators develop not only technical skills, but the confidence, composure, and collaborative spirit required to excel in international robotics & coding competitions. We have participated in WRO nearly every year since 2016 and we always come back with numerous inspiring stories of hard work and success.
Here is what our teams did this 2025 Season!
1. Slovenia – Open Championship Europe (September 2025)
Our season kicked off in Slovenia, where RoboCare Innovations represented Zebra Robotics Burlington at the first Open Championship of the year. Competing in the Future Innovators category, the team earned an impressive 5th place overall and took home a silver award for their advanced healthcare-focused robotic solution. Their project stood out for its creativity and potential impact on medical systems worldwide.
2. Panama – Open Championship Americas (October 2025)
At the Americas Championship in Panama, two teams from Zebra Robotics demonstrated what passion and perseverance can achieve.
Pink Boba Pearls secured 4th place in the Future Engineers category, inspiring many younger students with their rapid skill development and dedication. Learning to code from scratch turned into their robot BETI. What started as an idea became a symbol of their perseverance and creativity.
Berry & Teddy, one of the youngest teams to represent Canada in their category, competed against mostly high-school and university students. Learning how to program and build EV3 models just for this competition, they exceeded expectations and narrowly missed the playoffs with their tennis robots, “Berry” and “Teddy.”
These teams from our Ajax and Meadowvale locations showed that age is no barrier when curiosity and determination lead the way.
3. Singapore – WRO Worlds (November 2025)
The world stage in Singapore gathered delegates from 87 countries for one of the most competitive WRO events to date. Coming off a clean sweep of first place in three categories at the WRO Nationals in Montreal (May 2025), Zebra Robotics Meadowvale proudly sent three teams to the Singapore Worlds Competition to represent Canada.
Parallax (Robo Mission Senior) impressed spectators and judges alike with their highly detailed robot design. Despite unexpected sensor and mechanical challenges on Day 2, the team worked tirelessly to troubleshoot and made a strong comeback by Day 3.
In the Future Innovators category, Team R&D finished 4th, missing a podium finish by only 0.5 points, while Team Electrostatics claimed 7th place.
Continuing Canada’s Legacy at WRO
In a competition historically dominated by Eastern nations, Canada continues to rise as a strong Western presence, and Zebra Robotics is honoured to be part of that movement.
Over the past several years, Zebra Robotics teams have consistently ranked in the top 10 globally at WRO Internationals. Our students’ commitment to learning, problem-solving, and innovation drives us forward year after year.
As we celebrate an exciting 2025 season, we are already gearing up for 2026. New projects are underway, new teams are forming, and the passion for robotics within our community is stronger than ever.
Here’s to another year of inspiring students, building world-class teams, and pushing the boundaries of robotics education in Canada.
Stay tuned—2026 is going to be big!!
