IEEE Malta Section is proud to announce the IEEE Robot Championships 2026, open to IEEE members globally. The event will be held in Malta in Autumn 2026.
Teams are invited to choose from two exciting competition categories:
Arena – 4 Games (teams of 3)
Compete in a series of robot arena challenges designed to test agility, strategy, and engineering.
Robot Arm AI Challenge (teams of 2)
Showcase artificial intelligence and robotic arm control in a cutting-edge technical challenge.
All participating teams must submit an AI Robot Championships Pitch Proposal, demonstrating how their project contributes to IEEE’s mission: Advancing Technology for Humanity.
Key Details
Open to: IEEE members globally
Location: Malta (Region 8)
Event Date: Autumn 2026
Application Deadline: 5th April 2026 EXTENDED TO 15th April 2026
Contact: robotchampionship@ieeemalta.org
Regulations
Regulations can be download from this link. (Version 0.3)
Assets for Robot Arm AI Challenge Games
The following files are available for the team to use for training their robot arm models. The objects will be provided to the team during the competition, however it is recommeded for the teams to bring their own objects for testing.
The objects are 3D printed in PLA with an infill of 15%. For reference purposes we will also publish the specific materials that the organising committee will be using for the objects during the games.