Jakarta, Indonesia - November 23, 2025 - The 20th International Robothon Competition concluded successfully at Thamrin Nine Ballroom, Jakarta, Indonesia, marking another milestone for STEM robotics education in Asia. Organized by Robothon Asia with support from regional education ministries, the event gathered outstanding young talents from Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, and Thailand. This is the first time that the International Robothon has welcomed participants from India.

This year’s competition, themed “TERRA PROTOCOL - Rebuilding Earth with Sustainable Innovation” challenged students to apply robotics, AI, and digital twin technology to address real-world industrial problems. A total of 138 teams competed across three categories: Leanbot (85 teams), Open (17 teams), and VEX (36 teams)- reflecting the event’s steadily expanding scale and regional impact.

Leanbot and Pythaverse: Advancing Digital Twin Learning Across Asia

A standout feature of the 2025 edition was the strong performance in the Leanbot category, which recorded the highest participation with 85 teams- the largest group among the competition’s premier STEM robot platforms.

Powered by the Pythaverse Digital Twin Learning Platform, the Leanbot division enabled students to engage in state-of-the-art simulations, integrating AI, IoT, robotics, and metaverse technologies. Pythaverse continues to redefine immersive learning by allowing students to model real-world applications and develop solutions aligned with Industry 5.0 standards.

Award Highlights

Leanbot teams delivered impressive results across five levels: Apprentice, Veteran, Expert, Elite, and Open. The overall achievements include:

Champion: Vietnam (2), Malaysia (1), Indonesia (1)
First Runner-Up: Vietnam (2), Indonesia (2)
Second Runner-Up: Vietnam (2), Malaysia (1), Philippines (1)
Distinction: Vietnam (5), Malaysia (8), Indonesia (1)
Excellence: Vietnam (11), Indonesia (3), Philippines (3).

In total, 43 prizes were awarded across participating countries, with Vietnam securing 22, Malaysia 10, Indonesia 7, and the Philippines 4.

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