The purpose of this competition is to develop robots and drones that can work under harsh
conditions in the event of a large-scale disaster, and develop technology to prevent plant and
tunnel disasters, and to respond effectively during a disaster.
![October 10 [Fri.] to 12 [Sun.], 2025](images/page_ttl_date.png){kind=small}
Host: Fukushima Institute for Research, Education and Innovation (F-REI)
Co-host: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Supported by：Reconstruction Agency, Fukushima Prefecture, Minamisoma City, Namie Town
(Including those still tentative)
What's
World Robot
Summit?
The World Robot Summit (WRS) is an international
robot event, held with the purpose of accelerating research
and development and social implementation of robots.
A wide range of events will be held with the goal
of creating new innovations to solve problems.
At the core of the event is the competition,
where participating teams will come together from around the world
to compete using cutting-edge robot technology and solutions.
WRS2025 will be one to watch!
Link: News Release by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry "Announcing WRS2025"
Challenge (Competition) Details
Challenge Details (tasks, rule books) are shown below.
Please see the introductions of the participating teams for each challenge via the button below.
News / New Information
- Sep 10, 2025 F-REI Challenge The participating teams for the Harsh Environment F-REI Challenge have been announced.
- Jul 09, 2025 F-REI Challenge Teams that passed the document screening for the Harsh Environment F-REI Challenge have been announced.
- May 13, 2025 F-REI Challenge Recruitment for participating teams in Harsh Environment F-REI Challenge is now closed.
- Apr 23, 2025 F-REI Challenge The Challenge (Competition) Q&A has been published.
- Apr 14, 2025 F-REI Challenge We are pleased to announce the sponsors of World Robot Summit 2025.
- Mar 11, 2025 F-REI Challenge Harsh Environment Drone Challenge updated the rulebook and Detailed Guidance (For participants).
- Jan 15, 2025 F-REI Challenge Recruitment for participating teams in Harsh Environment F-REI Challenge now open!
- Oct 10, 2024 F-REI Challenge Results of WRS Harsh Environment F-REI Challenge Pre-tournament are now available!
WRS Harsh Environment F-REI Challenge
Pre-tournament event archive
- Venue
- Fukushima Robot Test Field (Fukushima)
- Date
- October, 4 (Fri), 5 (Sat), 2024
![Harsh Environment F-REI Challenge 10/10[Fri.] to 12[Sun.] Fukushima Robot Test Field](/en/images/fixed_schedule.png)