WRO-USA Panama Open: Charlottesville, Virginia
*All Teams Welcome – NO Qualifier Required*
Location: 800 Alderman Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Competition Categories
available categories to Participate in
Following the official WRO rules for robot sizes and dimensions is crucial across all categories to ensure fair competition and safety.
Event Details
Blue Ridge Boost is proud to host a WRO-USA Open in Charlottesville, Virginia. Compete for a chance to qualify for the Open Championship: Americas in Panama City, Panama!
- 8:30am - 9:00am: Check-in and pit setup.
- 9:00am - 10:30am: Practice Round
- 10:30am - 12:00am: Round #1
- 12:00pm - 12:30pm: Lunch
- 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Round #2
- 2:00pm - 3:30pm: Round #3
- 3:30pm - 4:00pm: Break
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm: Closing Ceremony
Team USA - Panama
WRO-USA Open: Charlottesville, Virginia
Blue Ridge Boost, an affiliate with US Engineering League, the National Organizer of WRO in USA is proud to host a WRO-USA Open in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The US Open Qualifier is your gateway to the prestigious Open Championship: Americas, where top teams from across the region will compete in Panama City, Panama. This is your chance to showcase your skills, innovate, and make lasting connections in the robotics community.
Compete for a chance to qualify for the Open Championship: Americas in Panama City, Panama!
What equipment should I get to prepare?
Category-Specific Equipment
Chassis: A compact, durable chassis built to WRO size guidelines.
High-Torque Motors: For pushing and maneuvering during close-quarters combat.
Reinforcement: Materials that balance strength and weight for durability.
Matrix Sumobot Considerations: Check for any category-specific modifications or enhancements required for the Matrix variant.
Robotics Kit: A versatile system with a programmable control board.
Sensor Suite: Ultrasonic, color, line-following sensors, etc., for environment interaction.
Mechanisms: Mission-specific attachments such as robotic arms or manipulators.
Drivetrain: Robust components, including geared motors and sturdy wheels, to tackle varied terrains and challenges.
Sensor Variety: A mix of sensors to experiment with different functionalities, fostering innovation and critical thinking.
Software Tools: Coding platforms (block-based or text-based) to program and simulate robot behavior.
Comprehensive Kits: Structural components, motors, and controllers that allow for creative building and iterative design.
Comprehensive Kits: Structural components, motors, and controllers that allow for creative building and iterative design.
Software Tools: Coding platforms (block-based or text-based) to program and simulate robot behavior.
Sensor Variety: A mix of sensors to experiment with different functionalities, fostering innovation and critical thinking.
