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ROBOMISSION ROOKIE CATEGORIES

ROBOMISSION JR. CATEGORY

COMPETITION ACCESSORIES

May 29, 2025

WELCOME TO NROC 2026

ROBOTS MEET CULTURE

The NRC theme for 2026 is Robots Meet Culture.

In 2026, teams will explore how robots can help shape, protect, and grow art and culture in today’s world. From ancient cave paintings to modern digital art, from fashion to architecture, people have always used creativity to tell stories, preserve traditions, and inspire change. And robots are becoming creative partners and protectors of our cultural history.They can bring old art back to life, help create new and exciting forms of art and make cultural treasures easier to access for people everywhere. Robots can also help communities share their stories in new and powerful ways. When Robots Meet Culture endless possibilities arise!

At this page you can find the official Games & Rules for NRC 2026, and more important information about competing.

NROC 2026 CATEGORIES

Robomission Junior

Build and program a robot that solves tasks on a field.

Robomission Rookie

Build and program a robot that solves tasks on a field.

Robosports

Teams compete with two robots in an exciting game.

COMPETITION MATERIALS

All materials for NROC Competition can be accessed here.

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Robomission Junior
(7-9 years old)

Build and program a robot that solves tasks on a field.

General Guideline

This competition is team-based and consists of 2 or 3 students and 1 mentor.
A participant may only participate in ONE category.
All rules and regulations are subject to change without prior notice.

Date of birth	Theme	Rules & Regulations
1 January 2017 – 31 December 2019	Junior Rockstars	View

Robomission Rookie
(10 – 19 years old)

Build and program a robot that solves tasks on a field.

General Guideline

This competition is team-based and consists of 2 or 3 students and 1 mentor.
A participant may only participate in ONE category.
All rules and regulations are subject to change without prior notice.

Category	Date of birth	Theme	Rules & Regulations
Primary	1 January 2014 – 31 December 2016	Robot Rockstars	View
Lower Secondary	1 January 2011 – 31 December 2013	Heritage Heroes	View
Upper Secondary	1 January 2007 – 31 December 2010	Mosaic Masters	View

Robosports
(11-19 years old)

Teams compete with two robots in an exciting game.

General Guideline

This competition is team-based and consists of 2 or 3 students and 1 mentor.
A participant may only participate in ONE category.
All rules and regulations are subject to change without prior notice.

Date of birth	Theme	Rules & Regulations
1 January 2007 – 31 December 2015	Double Tennis	View

May 29, 2025

Schedule

NATIONAL LEVEL COMPETITION

STATE	DATE/TIME	VENUE
SELANGOR	14 & 15 NOVEMBER 2026 8.00am – 6:00pm	SEGi UNIVERSITY, PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR

May 29, 2025

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NATIONAL ROBOTICS OPEN COMPETITION (NROC) 2026

The National Robotics Open Competition (NROC) is a national robotics programme for students aged 7 to 19 from private, international, Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) and public schools. Organised by the Ministry of Education Malaysia and Sasbadi Holdings Berhad since 2016, NROC 2026 expands participation to promote inclusivity while maintaining a competitive and enriching environment.

NROC aims to spark students’ interest in STEM, strengthen Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and develop problem-solving through creativity and innovation. It also emphasises teamwork, preparing students with essential skills for future learning and careers. Each team, guided by a mentor, consists of two students. Every year features a new theme, where teams design, build and program robots while creating innovative solutions using LEGO® Education technology and the MATRIX Robotics System.