INNOVATIVE OPEN CATEGORY (IOC)
INNOVATIVE OPEN CATEGORY (IOC)
This category will challenge learners to create a diorama that showcases their creativity and understanding of the competition's theme. They will then design and build a system using Arduino Uno, VEX IQ, Lego Mindstorms, or Micro:bit to interact with or enhance their diorama. The learners will need to pitch their project to a panel of judges, demonstrating their understanding of the theme, the technical aspects of their prototype, and the creative elements of their diorama and research. It is an open, research and project-based competition.This aims to showcase the team’s innovative solution to the theme by designing, building, and programming their robots.
THEMES
Robot Helpers – Primary School Category
Encourage young learners to design robots that can help themselves, their family, community, culture, and nationhood
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security – Middle School Category
Challenge students to develop robots that can assist in precision agriculture, crop monitoring, and sustainable farming practices, in line with the Philippines' goal of achieving food security and self-sufficiency
Disaster Response and Resilience – Junior High School Category
Challenge learners to design and build innovative robots that support real-world disaster response and preparedness, addressing the nation’s vulnerability to natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, floods, and volcanic eruptions
AI and Robotics for Business Efficiency – Senior High School Category
Empower student teams to design and develop robots that enhance business operations through automation. Projects may focus on areas such as manufacturing, logistics, retail, or customer service—contributing to improved productivity, innovation, and overall economic growth
INNOVATIVE OPEN CATEGORY
Rules & Regulations (R&R)
PHROBOTHON2026 Innovative Open Category R&R (Updated as of Nov. 15, 2025)
PAYMENT DETAILS
All registration fees must be settled via the following bank transfer details:
Bank Name : China Banking Corporation
Account Name : First Eduspec Inc.
Account Number : 3030191915
Payment Deadline : January 14, 2026
Proof of Payment: Please send a clear photo of your deposit slip or a screenshot of your online transfer confirmation to williev@first-eduspec.com , to validate and secure your registration.
Registration Start Date:
November 07, 2025
Registration End Date:
January 09, 2026