Posted by Mustafa Hussain On: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
World Robot Olympiad Sri Lanka 2025 National Selections
Colombo, Sri Lanka – 10th September 2025: The World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Sri Lanka 2025 National Selections concluded on Saturday at Burhani Serendib School Hall, Colombo 04, drawing close to 250 spectators and featuring 28 teams of young innovators from across the country. The event showcased the remarkable creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities of Sri Lankan students who competed in the Elementary, Junior, and Senior divisions.
The opening ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, including Hon. Mr. Hanif Yusuf, Governor of the Western Province, and Mr. Waruna Dhanapala, Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy, alongside principals and representatives from schools nationwide. Their presence underscored the growing importance of robotics and STEM education in preparing the next generation for a technology-driven future.
Students representing Burhani Serendib School (Colombo), Lyceum Academy Pvt Ltd (Colombo), Meu Labs Pvt Ltd (students from Elizabeth Moir, Royal College, J.M.C College International Maharagama, Colombo/Hindu College, Royal College Colombo 7, The British School of Colombo), Gateway Dehiwala (Western Province), Gateway Kandy (Central Province), and St. Thomas’s Catholic International College, Seeduwa (Western Province) presented innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Judges and guests engaged closely with participants, praising their teamwork, creativity, and technical expertise.
At the heart of the competition were projects that combined technical skill with social impact. RoboMind from Royal College, the overall champions, impressed with their app-controlled automated dustbin that alerts users when full. Smart Steps from Burhani Serendib School, the overall runners-up, developed a smart walking stick for visually impaired individuals, complete with vibration feedback, GPS tracking, and an emergency SOS button.
| Category | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
| Elementary | TrackShield – (Burhani Serendib School) | Team Ratatouille – (Royal College) | LAC Team 02 – (Lyceum Academy Pvt Ltd, Nugegoda) |
| Junior | RoboMind – (Royal College) | Smart Steps – )Burhani Serendib School) | Project R.E.A.C.H – (Burhani Serendib School) |
| Senior | Spec Z – (Burhani Serendib School) | Nudam and Mandhive – (J.M.C College International Maharagama) | H3 – (Burhani Serendib School) |
Special Awards:
| Young Innovators Award | TrackShield |
| Technical Excellence Award | RoboMind |
| Best Start-up Idea | Spec Z |
Advancing to International Finals (Singapore 2025):
- Team Walk Bot – Burhani Serendib School
- Project R.E.A.C.H – Burhani Serendib School
Note: RoboMind (Royal College), the overall champions, could not confirm participation within the required timeframe. As a result, the opportunity to represent Sri Lanka at the WRO International Finals was passed on to the next team in line, Project R.E.A.C.H from Burhani Serendib School.
The judging panel, comprising Dr. Nushara Wedasingha of SLIIT, Migara Amithodhana of Magicbit, and Huzefa Akbarally of Akbar Brothers Pvt. Ltd., commended the high standard of robotics and innovation on display. They noted that the competition reflects the growing capabilities of Sri Lankan youth to use technology as a tool for solving pressing challenges.
The event was made possible with the support of Meu Labs Pvt Ltd as Technical Partner, Haycarb Pvt Ltd and Adamjee Lukmanjee and Sons Pvt Ltd as Platinum Sponsors, and Metropolitan, Avalon, and Murtaza Ali Abidhussen Esufally as Gold Sponsors. Sponsors emphasized that supporting such initiatives is an investment in the nation’s future, cultivating creativity, innovation, and problem-solving among young people.
The WRO Sri Lanka 2025 National Selections left students, parents, and educators inspired. Many described the competition as more than just a robotics contest — it was a platform for young minds to explore new ideas, collaborate, and gain the confidence to take their innovations to the world.
With Sri Lanka now preparing to send Smart Steps and Project R.E.A.C.H to Singapore, the event marked an important step in placing the country on the global map of robotics and STEM education.
