IRO is leading the future
IRO is leading the robot culture content industry so that everyone can enjoy a comfortable and enriched life with robots. The International Robot Olympiad is held every year. We are offering you a great opportunity to foster robot development and SW/AI convergence skills in youth. Through IRO, you can experience changes in new technologies, develop creative thinking, critical thinking, cooperation and communication skills. This will play an essential role in nurturing holistic future talent that will lead the 21st century.
We not only acquire knowledge, but also use robots to develop creative thinking, critical thinking, cooperation, We are doing our best to foster 21st century talent with communication skills. IRO will continue to strive to promote science and technology and foster future convergence talent. IRO will continue to promote science and technology and encourage youth of our future and accomplish innovative developments.
We hope that you will support IRO as it continues to develop to prepare for future changes and create a better world.
IROC Chairman
Jong-Hwan Kim
International Robot Olympiad
The International Robot Olympiad (IRO) is a global competition that celebrates creativity, technology, and innovation.
Since 1999, it has brought together students from around the world to explore robotics and problem-solving.
IRO fosters future leaders by encouraging hands-on learning, teamwork, and critical thinking.
Participants challenge themselves through various events designed to test their technical and creative abilities.
Beyond competition, IRO promotes cultural exchange and global collaboration among youth.
It is more than a contest — it’s a platform to inspire the next generation of global innovators.


