Young Chihuahua natives clinch top spot at the 2025 Global Robot Competition
Chihuahua Students Triumph in World Robot Contest
Chihuahua, Mexico - A team of three students from Chihuahua, Mexico, have made history by winning the "DOBOT Intelligent Manufacturing Challenge - Moon Landing Challenge" at the 2025 World Robot Contest. The team, consisting of Karina Jaired Castellanos Hernández, Gabriel Enrique Ojeda Carrillo, and Luis Fernando Quintana Ríos, impressed judges with their innovative design, programming, and construction of a robotic arm that simulated a moon landing [1][3].
The students' success was made possible through the support of the Chihuahua STEM Council, an initiative under the state's Digital Policy strategy that aims to promote STEM education and nurture young talent [1]. The team was also coached by Joel Hiram López Echavarría and received engineering support from Walter Ignacio Zamarrón Estrada, Sergio Mancinas, and Lennin Rubio [1].
This victory marks a significant milestone for Chihuahua's growing robotics industry and STEM ecosystem. The state government celebrated the achievement, highlighting it as an example of how local talent, vision, and teamwork can succeed on a global stage [1].
The World Robot Contest, often referred to as the "Olympics" of robotics, attracts over 100,000 contestants from more than 20 countries since its first edition in 2015. This year's event took place in Beijing, China, from Aug. 8-12 [2].
Mexico's federal Education Ministry (SEP) and the Ibero-American STEM Academy, which operates in Mexico and across Latin America, also celebrated the students' victory [1]. The academy provided advice and training to the award-winning team [1].
The win has boosted Mexico's presence in the global robotics market, with Mexican exports of commercial robots reaching US $1.15 million through the second quarter of the year. Chihuahua led Mexican sales of commercial robots with US $922,000, followed by Jalisco with US $227,000 [4][5].
| Aspect | Details | |-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Winning Team Members | Karina Jaired Castellanos Hernández, Gabriel Enrique Ojeda Carrillo, Luis Fernando Quintana Ríos | | Challenge | DOBOT Intelligent Manufacturing Challenge — Moon Landing Challenge | | Coaching and Support | Coach: Joel Hiram López Echavarría; Engineers: Walter Ignacio Zamarrón Estrada, Sergio Mancinas, Lennin Rubio | | Institutional Support | Chihuahua STEM Council, part of Chihuahua's Digital Policy strategy | | Impact | Boosts pride and visibility for Chihuahua and Mexico’s robotics talent; signals growth of local robotics industry through STEM focus | | Location | Northern state of Chihuahua, Mexico | | Contest Details | Held during the World Robotics Conference, hosted by the Chinese Institute of Electronics | | Sponsors | Ibero-American STEM Academy, World Robot Contest |
This achievement underscores the potential of Mexico's young talent in the field of robotics and technology. As Chihuahua continues to invest in STEM education, the state's position as a national leader in robotics production is expected to strengthen further.
- The win in the World Robot Contest by the Chihuahua students signifies a promising future for technology development in Mexico's northern state.
- The Chihuahua STEM Council, under the state's Digital Policy strategy, played a crucial role in supporting the education and self-development of the victorious team.
- The sports of robotics have seen a significant boost in Mexico's economy with Chihuahua leading the way in commercial robot exports.
- The victory in the DOBOT Intelligent Manufacturing Challenge - Moon Landing Challenge, a competition in technology and engineering, has brought education and technology news to the forefront in Chihuahua and across Mexico.
