10th Regional Educational Robotics Competition, 3rd High School of Lamia

Bringing together research, innovation and education, the Robotics Institute of Athena Research Center (Athena RC) and the European Center of Excellence in Robotics (HERON) teamed up for participating in the 10th Regional Educational Robotics Competition of Central Greece held on 15 March 2025 at the 3rd High School of Lamia. The event was endorsed by the Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of Central Greece.

Prof. Panagiotis Vartholomeos, faculty collaborator with the Athena RC and HERON, was honored to serve as President of the Organizing Committee of the 10th Regional Educational Robotics Competition of Central Greece.

Mr. Gabriel Ioannidis, student at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and a junior researcher at Robotics Institute of Athena RC, was the representative of the joint participation of Athena RC and HERON in the event, presenting the social robot ROBOBO.

Numerous parents, coaches and visitors were introduced to the vision and mission of the Athena Robotics Institute and HERON, as well as the fields of Service Robotics they aim to advance. Students had the chance to have a hands-on experience interacting with the social robot ROBOBO, broadening their horizons and establishing a strong foundation between their creative engagement with robotics and their future professional careers.

The10th Regional Educational Robotics Competition of Central Greece was attended by prominent members of the Greek Government and political leaders of local authorities.