The era of Physical AI has officially begun! Pythaverse is proud to announce that the AI & Robotics International Championship - AIROC 2026 will be held in the capital city of Hanoi, Vietnam, on November 29, 2026. Featuring the theme "Synapse City," this championship marks a strategic leap, moving beyond the framework of traditional robot-building competitions to become an advanced, futuristic technology arena.

The 2050 Context: Mission to Rescue "Synapse City"

At AIROC 2026, participants will step into the shoes of true "Chief Engineers". Your mission is to face a simulated 2050 scenario: Mega-cities are choked by dense, toxic smog, making human entry into danger zones impossible.

The only solution to restore the blue sky is to build a Cyber-Physical system. Teams must code a fully autonomous robot fleet to identify, contain, and neutralize pollution sources without any form of human intervention during the mission execution.

A Technological Leap: Leanbot & Pythaverse

Moving beyond just "Code-to-run," AIROC 2026 challenges Chief Engineers to "Code-to-think." Through the advanced learning tools of Leanbot and the Pythaverse ecosystem, competing teams will fully utilize Digital Twin technology. Participants will strategize, pathfind, and conduct risk testing in a Virtual Simulation before connecting data to control the physical robot in Real-World Action.

Overview of AIROC International 2026

• Date: Sunday, November 29, 2026.

• Venue: Hanoi, Vietnam.

• Organizers: VNV & Pythaverse.

• Theme: Synapse City - Beyond Robotics: The Physical AI Revolution.

• Participants & Categories: Open to global students aged 6 to 18+, divided into specialized competition categories:

  • Regular Categories: Explorer (Ages 6-9), Creator (Ages 9-12), Innovator (Ages 11-15), and Master (Ages 15-17).

  • Open Categories: Futurist (Ages 13-15) and Visionary (Ages 16-18+).

• Prizes: Champion teams in each category will receive a Trophy, Medal, Certificate, gifts and a cash award of $300 USD/team.

A Global Launchpad for Talent

AIROC 2026 is an elite platform for young talents to validate their excellence in STEM subjects, including Math, Science, Computer Science, and Tech Design. Competing against the best teams in Southeast Asia not only offers an international cultural immersion but also allows students to earn prestigious international certification, creating an impressive highlight for their academic portfolios.

👉 Get ready to architect the future! Parents, schools, and future Chief Engineers are encouraged to regularly follow the official Pythaverse fanpage for updates on schedules, instructional materials, and the opening of the registration portal!

Details regarding competition rules and field guidelines will be continuously updated at the AIROC website.