Numerous teams hailing from Taiwan achieved notable successes at a robotics contest hosted in Michigan, including two top-tier finishes in senior categories that earned recipients four-year scholarships.

At the 25th annual Robofest World Championships held at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) in Detroit, Michigan, twelve teams representing Taiwan participated in the competition, as reported by the Taiwan representative office in Chicago. Comprising approximately 50 students from elementary to high school, the Taiwanese delegation competed over the course of three days alongside 500 contestants from 16 nations.

The Taiwanese contingent secured victories in two senior divisions, attaining four first-place titles, two second-place standings, one third-place ranking, and one sixth-place position.

In addition to receiving trophies and medals, the champions of senior divisions were awarded LTU scholarships totalling US$80,000 (US$2,400) each for a duration of four years. Runners-up received US$64,000, while third-place achievers took home US$56,000.

Among the standout triumphs, Just Right from Kaohsiung’s Cheng Yi Senior High School claimed first position in the Senior Game Division, while SmartHome Hub from National Pingtung Senior High School secured the top spot in the Senior Exhibition Division.

Another notable victory was attained by Dreamer from Taiwan’s Creative Robotics Center, emerging as the winner in the Junior Game Division.