International "Battle of the Solar Robots 2025" Competition Hosted at Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija
Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija proudly hosted the 11th international robotics competition "Battle of Solar Robots 2025" on March 29, welcoming participants from Latvia, Poland, Romania, Turkey, and across Lithuania.
Record Participation and Competition
The event brought together nearly 200 robotics enthusiasts who participated in 15 different competition categories. With more than 800 total events—including over 400 robot battles and an equal number of performance trials—this year's competition was the largest to date.
New Competition Categories
This year marked the debut of the Antweight 454g robot battle category, complementing the existing Antweight 200g competition. Both categories challenge competitors to eliminate opponents through damage or immobilization. The Antweight arenas hosted 50 exciting battles featuring powerful impacts, sparks, mechanical failures, and innovative engineering solutions that will undoubtedly inspire future designs as participants rebuild and improve their robots.
International Collaboration
The competition serves as an important platform for international collaboration and knowledge exchange in robotics and engineering. Participants from five countries demonstrated remarkable technical skills and creative approaches to robotics challenges.
Awards and Recognition
Winners received commemorative cups, diplomas, and special prizes provided by our generous sponsors. Following the main competition, participants engaged in additional Mini Sumo Deathmatch battles, with special recognition for the victors.
Community Impact
"We are confident that this event plays a significant role in inspiring future engineers and programmers in Lithuania," noted the organizers. "The competition environment and the emotions experienced create memorable impressions that can influence career paths and academic interests."
The event was free and open to the public, offering spectators the opportunity to witness cutting-edge robotics technology in action on newly designed tracks and arenas.
Media Coverage
The competition was livestreamed on YouTube, and recordings of key moments are available online. Complete competition results can be accessed at: https://roboklubas.lt/saules-robotu-musis-2025/
Acknowledgments
Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija extends sincere gratitude to all sponsors and partners whose support made this celebration of robotics possible. Special thanks to all participants and their instructors for their excellent preparation and competitive spirit.
Organized by
Šiauliai Robotics Club
Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija
Šiauliai Simonas Daukantas Engineering Gymnasium
