The 19th International Robothon Competition concluded successfully on November 24, 2024, at Sea Complex Convention & Community Hall, Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by Eduspec Holdings Berhad (Malaysia) and supported by regional education ministries, the event brought together the best young minds in STEM Robotics from across Southeast Asia.

Themed "Digital Nexus: Industry 5.0", this year’s competition challenged students to explore the intersection of robotics, AI, and digital twin technology, empowering them to design and program robots capable of solving real-world industrial challenges. This prestigious event welcomed 142 outstanding teams, featuring participants from Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand, showcasing their innovative prowess and competitive spirit.

Pythaverse and Leanbot: Driving Innovation in STEM Education

A key highlight of this year’s competition was the exceptional performance of Leanbot, with 95 participating teams, the largest contingent among the three premier STEM robots. The Leanbot category, powered by the Pythaverse Digital Twin Learning Platform, provided students with unparalleled opportunities to experience cutting-edge, hands-on robotics education.

Pythaverse is the ultimate Digital Twin Learning Platform, revolutionizing how students, teachers, and schools engage with AI, IoT, Robotics, and Metaverse technologies. Through Pythaverse, students were able to simulate real-world scenarios, designing solutions that align with Industry 5.0 demands.

Outstanding Achievements by Country

Leanbot teams excelled across four levels — Apprentice, Veteran, Expert, Elite, and Open, demonstrating creativity, technical expertise, and collaboration.

Vietnam: 19 prizes (1 Champion, 1 First Runner Prize, 10 Distinction Prizes, 7 Excellence Prizes)

Malaysia: 15 prizes (3 Champions, 4 First Runner Prizes, 3 Second Runner Prizes, 3 Distinction Prizes, 2 Excellence Prizes).

Philippines: 1 Champion, 1 First Runner Prize, 2 Second Runner Prizes, 1 Distinction Prize, 2 Excellence Prizes

Indonesia: 2 Excellence Prizes

Thailand: 1 Excellence Prize.

Celebrating Regional Collaboration and Innovation

The International Robothon Competition, with its 18-year legacy, continues to nurture future STEM leaders in ASEAN. Leanbot’s remarkable representation and success, powered by Pythaverse, affirm its role as a transformative force in education.

Mr. Nguyễn Thế Trung, CEO of Pythaverse, remarked, "At Pythaverse, we believe that technology should serve humanity, not replace its core values. As AI and Digital Twin technologies reshape the world, our goal is to ensure that students grow into thinkers, creators, and compassionate leaders. Education must go beyond technical skills; it must cultivate empathy, critical thinking, and the resilience to adapt with purpose. The CoCreate Framework is our commitment to integrating human values into every aspect of digital learning. By empowering students to wield technology ethically and responsibly, we are building a future where human agency remains at the heart of progress.“

For more details on Robothon 2024 and Leanbot’s impact, visit: https://robothon.pythaverse.space/.