OTE GROUP: 8th National Educational Robotics Competition. Children are the future and their innovative ideas contribute to a better world for all

The National Educational Robotics Competition is being held for the eighth year, organised by the WRO Hellas, Educational Robotics and Science Non-Profit Organisation, in strategic partnership with COSMOTE. Every year thousands of primary and secondary school students are developing their STEM skills while presenting innovative technological solutions for different sectors of the society and the economy. During this year’s competition, students are preparing smart technological applications for the the agricultural production. Students interested can register online.

In order to participate in the competition, students need to utilise the basic principles of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), work in teams and carry out research so as to map challenges and propose solutions. By developing skills in communications, problem solving, and programming, Greek students can contribute to the growth and progress of modern digital society and economy.

“The need for people with technological studies and skills is rapidly increasing. We are constantly seeking young people with a technological background for the ICT projects we work on at the OTE Group. Educational robotics is an excellent way for young people to engage in technology and pursue relevant studies. COSMOTE’s support for educational robotics is a real investment in young people and the creation of a better world, for all”, stated Mr Giorgos Athanasopoulos, OTE Group Chief Information Technology Officer, while he added: “We are really looking forward to seeing ideas for an automated agricultural production.”

“Greek students have been getting to know STEM education and artificial intelligence during the last eight years, like in other economic and technological advanced countries. This year, the addition of microbit to the existing school equipment will enable students to measure, collect, and communicate (cloud technologies) physical quantities – namely, the information they need to develop their project. It is worth noting that students from kindergartens will present their region’s products and the packaging process to us in a unique way. In spite of the pandemic restrictions we are all experiencing, we are once again expecting to see original robotic projects as solutions to modern and smart agricultural production”, stated Ioannis Somalakidis, President of WRO Hellas.