Bengaluru students clinch national title at World Robot Olympiad
Two 12-year-old students from Brigade School in Bengaluru, James Mathew and Aarnav Ramesh Gowda, have won the national title at the recently-held World Robot Olympiad (WRO) National Championship 2026 in Hyderabad. Their coach, Biju Mathew from Sky Walkers Academy, guided them in creating a solution that aligns with the competition's theme 'Robots Meet Culture.'
The duo developed the Music Experience Platform, which employs robotic percussion, artificial intelligence, and virtual instruments to make music more immersive in museums and provide affordable music education to rural India. Outperforming nearly 400 teams across the country, James and Aarnav secured the first place in the Future Innovators Junior category.
Representing India at the international championship in San Juan, Puerto Rico, scheduled for December 2026, these students will showcase their innovative approach to technology and culture. The World Robot Olympiad is a global STEM competition that encourages young innovators to develop technology-driven solutions.
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