SINGAPORE, Nov. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Robot Olympiad International Final 2025 officially opened on Wednesday at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre.
Young Minds Shaping The Future
This year's theme "The Future of Robots," explores how robotics can help address global challenges and improve lives with solutions in areas such as sustainability, health, accessibility and more. Close to 600 teams will compete across four categories — RoboMission, RoboSports, Future Innovators, and Future Engineers — showcasing creative solutions to real-world problems through hands-on robotics challenges.
These teams have advanced to the WRO International Finals through local and national competitions throughout 2025. The global competition will culminate in a closing ceremony on 28 November 2025, when winners across all categories will be announced.
More Students Choose Robotics
Participation in WRO is on the rise. The 2025 season saw a 14% lift in official participants, increasing from 24,577 teams in 2024 to 27,920 teams worldwide in 2025. Overall growth reaches 20% when including starter projects designed to make robotics and STEM education fun and accessible for beginners.
"Robotics education is about fostering the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers, so I am very pleased to see this growing traction," said Claus Ditlev Christensen, Secretary General of the World Robot Olympiad Association. "Part of this success comes from WRO's entry-level robotics initiatives, such as RoboStarter. This year, we have given more than 14,000 students a friendly, flexible, and low-pressure introduction to robotics."
Another initiative with significant potential is the free global learning platform WRO Learn, which connects and amplifies WRO's many teaching efforts across its international network.
Expanding Access to Robotics and STEM Education
"WRO brings together bright young minds from around the world and highlights how young people can use technology to make a difference," said Ms Lynette Tan, CEO of Space Faculty, the national organizer for the WRO in Singapore and host for the WRO 2025 International Final. "Seeing the championship return to the birthplace of WRO marks a full-circle moment for us, and we are proud to host the International Finals. It cements Singapore's position as a leading hub for innovation and STEM education, and inspires the next generation of innovators and problem solvers."
During the WRO 2025 International Final there is also a special feature organized by Space Faculty, called Expand Space — a future-focused zone that brings together visionary ideas, new partnerships and cross-industry inspiration across Space, Robotics and AI.
The three-day event will conclude with a closing ceremony on 28 November 2025, where winners across all categories will be announced, partner prizes awarded, and the host country for the 2026 WRO International Final revealed.
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Singapore Hosts Record-Breaking World Robot Olympiad (WRO®) International Final 2025
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LEATHERHEAD, England, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MatOrtho is pleased to announce that ReCerf® has been awarded a 5A* rating by the Orthopaedic Data Evaluation Panel (ODEP), representing the highest available rating at the five-year benchmark for orthopaedic implants.
ODEP is an independent UK-based benchmarking system used to assess the clinical evidence supporting orthopaedic implants, including survivorship and performance over time. The ReCerf 5A* rating is supported by clinical data drawn from multiple international centres and selected global markets, reflecting the growing worldwide clinical experience with the system.
The rating provides additional confidence in the growing body of evidence supporting the ReCerf Ceramic Hip Resurfacing system and marks an important milestone in the continued development of modern hip resurfacing. "Achieving a 5A* ODEP rating reflects both the quality of the clinical evidence supporting ReCerf and the collaborative approach taken with experienced hip resurfacing surgeons internationally," said Dr Laura Richards, Clinical Research Manager at MatOrtho. "As interest in bone-conserving hip arthroplasty continues to re-emerge in selected markets, we believe evidence-led innovation and responsible surgeon education remain essential to supporting successful patient outcomes."
ReCerf was developed in collaboration with specialist hip resurfacing surgeons and is supported by a structured surgeon education pathway, careful patient selection and ongoing clinical evaluation. The system is designed to support the responsible adoption of ceramic-on-ceramic hip resurfacing while maintaining a strong focus on patient outcomes and long-term clinical performance.
The achievement reflects the continued collaboration between MatOrtho and the wider orthopaedic community, including surgeons, clinical teams and research partners contributing to the advancement of hip resurfacing worldwide.
Latest ODEP ratings can be found at www.odep.org.uk
For more information about ReCerf®, visit www.recerf.com
About MatOrtho
MatOrtho is a UK-based orthopaedic device company specialising in hip resurfacing and knee replacement technologies.
Media contact:
Michael Watson PhD MCIM
Head of Marketing & Product Management
MatOrtho
Tel: 01372 224200
Email: ReCerf@MatOrtho.com
Website: www.matortho.com/recerf
LEATHERHEAD, England, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MatOrtho is pleased to announce that ReCerf® has been awarded a 5A* rating by the Orthopaedic Data Evaluation Panel (ODEP), representing the highest available rating at the five-year benchmark for orthopaedic implants.
ODEP is an independent UK-based benchmarking system used to assess the clinical evidence supporting orthopaedic implants, including survivorship and performance over time. The ReCerf 5A* rating is supported by clinical data drawn from multiple international centres and selected global markets, reflecting the growing worldwide clinical experience with the system.
The rating provides additional confidence in the growing body of evidence supporting the ReCerf Ceramic Hip Resurfacing system and marks an important milestone in the continued development of modern hip resurfacing. "Achieving a 5A* ODEP rating reflects both the quality of the clinical evidence supporting ReCerf and the collaborative approach taken with experienced hip resurfacing surgeons internationally," said Dr Laura Richards, Clinical Research Manager at MatOrtho. "As interest in bone-conserving hip arthroplasty continues to re-emerge in selected markets, we believe evidence-led innovation and responsible surgeon education remain essential to supporting successful patient outcomes."
ReCerf was developed in collaboration with specialist hip resurfacing surgeons and is supported by a structured surgeon education pathway, careful patient selection and ongoing clinical evaluation. The system is designed to support the responsible adoption of ceramic-on-ceramic hip resurfacing while maintaining a strong focus on patient outcomes and long-term clinical performance.
The achievement reflects the continued collaboration between MatOrtho and the wider orthopaedic community, including surgeons, clinical teams and research partners contributing to the advancement of hip resurfacing worldwide.
Latest ODEP ratings can be found at www.odep.org.uk
For more information about ReCerf®, visit www.recerf.com
About MatOrtho
MatOrtho is a UK-based orthopaedic device company specialising in hip resurfacing and knee replacement technologies.
Media contact:
Michael Watson PhD MCIM
Head of Marketing & Product Management
MatOrtho
Tel: 01372 224200
Email: ReCerf@MatOrtho.com
Website: www.matortho.com/recerf
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MatOrtho announces ReCerf® 5A* ODEP rating
