28th International Robot Olympiad 2026/27
– Vienna, Austria

Vienna, the capital of Austria, is home to approximately two million residents and is widely recognized as one of Europe’s leading centers of culture, education, and innovation. Renowned for its outstanding quality of life and rich historical heritage, the city also serves as an important hub for science, technology, and international collaboration.

Vienna is home to world-class universities, research institutions, and technology companies, fostering innovation in fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, life sciences, and digital technologies. As the headquarters of numerous international organizations, the city provides a global platform for cooperation, research, and knowledge exchange. With its modern infrastructure, strong research ecosystem, and strategic location in the heart of Europe, Vienna provides an excellent setting for the 28th International Robot Olympiad (IRO).

Hochschule Campus Wien is Austria’s largest University of Applied Sciences and one of the country’s leading institutions for applied education, research, and professional development. Located in Vienna, the university is recognized for its practice-oriented education, interdisciplinary research, and strong partnerships with industry.

The campus features modern lecture halls, advanced laboratories, collaborative learning spaces, and state-of-the-art facilities, providing an excellent environment for international conferences and competitions. Home to a diverse community of students and researchers from around the world, Hochschule Campus Wien promotes collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the advancement of future technologies, making it an outstanding venue for the 28th International Robot Olympiad (IRO).

Cultural Heritage Service Robot refers to robots supporting human interaction, cultural understanding, and social responsibility.

This main theme has been established in consideration of the rich cultural heritage and historical background of Europe, including Austria. It has been planned to explore the roles that robotics and artificial intelligence technologies can play in enhancing human interaction, fostering cultural understanding, and contributing to the realization of social responsibility.

Through this theme, participating students are encouraged to develop their projects in the following directions:

• Service robots that support the preservation, interpretation, and experience of cultural heritage
• Robotic systems that interact with people and communicate cultural value
• Robots and AI applications that reflect social responsibility, including public interest, accessibility, and inclusiveness
• Other robots related to Cultural Heritage Service

The main theme aims to assess not only technical excellence but also the degree of understanding of and contribution to people, society, and culture.