African Robotics Open
Problem Solvers
- Date
- 14-Mar-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VURC-26-4170
- Program
- VEX U Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 8
- Spots Open
- 0
- Event Region
- Ethiopia
- Standard Registration Opens
- 29-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 13-Mar-2026 12:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 13-Mar-2026 12:00 EST
- Price
- €0.00
- This event currently has no spaces available.
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Africa Open Robotics Competition (AORC)
The Africa Open Robotics Competition (AORC) is an African event dedicated to inspiring and empowering students in STEM education through robotics and innovation. Open to students from elementary to university levels, the competition provides a platform to explore real-world applications of technology through hands-on challenges in robotics, engineering, coding, and AI. AORC is designed to nurture problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration among Africa’s future tech leaders.
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 14-Mar-2026
Venue/Location:Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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African Robotics Open – Event Agendas
Date: March 14, 2026
Venue: Addis International Convention Center (AACC), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VEX IQ Robotics Competition (VIQRC)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:00 – 08:30 | Team Check-in & Pit Setup |
| 08:30 – 09:15 | Robot Inspection |
| 09:15 – 09:30 | Opening Ceremony & Driver Meeting |
| 09:30 – 12:00 | Qualification Matches |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break |
| 13:00 – 15:00 | Qualification Matches Continue |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Alliance Selection (if applicable) |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Finals Matches |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Awards Ceremony & Closing |
VEX V5 Robotics Competition (Middle/High School)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:00 – 08:30 | Team Check-in & Pit Setup |
| 08:30 – 09:30 | Robot Inspection & Technical Checks |
| 09:30 – 09:45 | Opening Ceremony & Driver Meeting |
| 09:45 – 12:30 | Qualification Matches |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30 – 15:30 | Qualification Matches Continue |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Alliance Selection (if applicable) |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Finals Matches |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | Awards Ceremony & Closing |
VEX U Robotics Competition (University)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Team Check-in & Pit Setup |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | Robot Inspection & Technical Review |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Opening Ceremony & Driver Meeting |
| 10:15 – 12:30 | Qualification Matches |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30 – 16:00 | Qualification Matches Continue |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Alliance Selection (if applicable) |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Finals Matches |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Awards Ceremony & Closing |
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Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
no bad wheather condition
Refund and Payment Policies
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Judging Format
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All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.
Waitlist
0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.