Description
Robofest Kenya 2025
Robofest Kenya is part of the globally recognized Robofest competition, designed to inspire, challenge, and celebrate the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) skills of students through the exciting world of robotics.
Whether you’re a budding innovator or an experienced robotics enthusiast, this competition offers an opportunity to showcase creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while competing for top honors.
Competition Details
Date: 1st February 2025
Venue: Merishaw School, Kenya
Categories
Teams can participate in the following categories:
- Game Competition
- Solve challenges autonomously, including unknown tasks unveiled on the day of the competition.
- Encourages creativity, programming, and real-time problem-solving.
- Exhibition
- Showcase any type of robotics project. Robots can dance, create art, perform tasks, or even play music.
- A great platform for innovation and demonstrating unique ideas.
- BottleSumo
- Compete in head-to-head matches to push a bottle off the table while avoiding falling.
- A test of precision, power, and strategy!
Age Divisions
- Junior Category: Grade 5 to Grade 8
- Senior Category: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Team Details
- Team Size: Maximum of 5 members per team
- Registration Fee: Ksh 30,000 per team
Why Participate in Robofest?
Robofest is more than a competition—it’s an experience that develops critical STEM and ICT skills while fostering teamwork, innovation, and ethical practices. Key features include:
- Autonomous Robotics: Robots use sensors and programming for autonomous decision-making.
- Emphasis on Programming: Teams have the freedom to use any programming language, fostering creativity and adaptability.
- Accessible and Affordable: Teams can reuse old kits, and playing fields are simple and cost-effective to set up.
- Recognition for All: Every participant receives a personalized certificate and a medal, with trophies awarded to winning teams.
Competition Highlights
- A portion of the Game Competition tasks is unveiled on the day of the competition, challenging students to adapt and innovate in real-time.
- No adult assistance is allowed during the competition, ensuring that students take full ownership of their robots.
- Teams are encouraged to use their preferred robotics kits, programming languages, and materials to construct their robots.
Next Steps
- Teams that qualify will advance to the World Robofest Championship in May, joining competitors from around the globe to showcase their skills on an international stage.
How to Register
Registration is now open! Gather your team, choose a category, and secure your spot in Robofest Kenya 2025.
To register a team or join one, fill in this form and we will get back to you.
