Registrations are Open for IRO 2026 In-Person and Online Modes
Indian Robotics Olympiad 2025 Theme
The theme for IRO 2025 is "Lake Conservation"
In IRO 2025, students will embark on an exploration of the diverse challenges encountered in lake conservation and discover the myriad ways in which robotics can offer solutions. Can robots help monitor water quality and detect pollution to keep lakes clean? Can robots remove invasive plants and waste from lakes, helping to restore the natural ecosystem? Can robots assist in tracking and protecting aquatic life, ensuring a balanced and thriving habitat?
IRO 2025 Challenge Mats
ROBO Adventures - Explorers (Ages 5 - 7)
Kubo the LakeBot has taken on the mission of conserving lakes, and he needs your help with various environmental tasks. Let's assist Kubo in his journey by tree planting, island drop, playzone ferry and lake cleanup.
ROBO Adventures - Innovators (Ages 7 - 10)
Your mission is to design, build, and program a robot to collect and remove plastic waste from designated lake zones, clear invasive water hyacinths to improve water flow, and transport tree saplings to specific replantation areas. Additionally, the robot must assist fishermen by safely transporting fish to an island.
ROBO Adventures - Techies (Ages 10 - 15)
Your mission is to design, build, and program a robot to detect and segregate wet and dry waste, and clear invasive trees that harm the ecosystem. Additionally, the robot should harvest water hyacinths and transport them to a composting station for eco-friendly disposal. To support local fishermen, the robot must also safely transport fish to an island.
IRO 2025 Partners
Organizer & Training Partner
IRO, an initiative pioneered by ROBO-G, is exclusively organized by ROBO-G itself. Additionally, ROBO-G serves as the official training partner for IRO.
Domain Partner
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike(BBMP) Lakes Department, as a domain partner for IRO 2025 Lake Conservation, will provide students with a transformative learning experience while contributing to the sustainability and restoration of Bengaluru's lakes.
Sustainability Partner
Jala Poshan, as a Sustainability Partner for IRO 2025 Lake Conservation, brings invaluable expertise in nurturing Jakkur Lake. Their guidance will help students gain deeper insights into real-world lake conservation challenges and develop innovative solutions.
Hosting Partner
Harrow International School Bengaluru, as a Hosting Partner for IRO 2025 – Lake Conservation, will play a crucial role in facilitating the event by providing state-of-the-art facilities, logistical support, and leveraging their extensive network to ensure a seamless and impactful experience for all participants.
Knowledge Partner
Arduino Education, as a Knowledge Partner for IRO 2025 – Lake Conservation, will empower participants with a cutting-edge robotics platform and thoughtfully designed learning content, enabling them to address the lake conservation challenge effectively. Through expert guidance, students will explore and implement innovative Arduino-based solutions to real-world ecological problems.
Learning Enrichment Partner
Amar Chitra Katha, as a Learning Enrichment Partner for IRO 2025 – Lake Conservation, will celebrate young innovators by presenting exclusive gifts to the winners, inspiring them through India’s rich heritage of storytelling and knowledge.
Learning Enrichment Partner
Smartivity, as a Learning Enrichment Partner for IRO 2025 – Lake Conservation, will celebrate young innovators by presenting exclusive STEM-based gifts to the winners, inspiring them to explore creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning.
Higher Education Partner
Vidyashilp University, as the Higher Education Partner for IRO 2025 – Lake Conservation, will host a hands-on Robotics and STEM Workshop for the IRO participants on Friday, December 5, 2025 — a day before the National Round. The workshop will be held at the Vidyashilp University campus, providing participants an opportunity to engage in practical learning and innovation.