Fukushima Institute for Research, Education and Innovation (F-REI)

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 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Fukushima Robot Test Field Cosmos Arena

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

World Robot Summit 2025 Harsh Environment F-REI Challenge has successfully concluded.
Sincere appreciation is extended to all participants, sponsoring companies and organizations,
and the many visitors who attended the event.

Announcement of Results for Each Competition

A total of 34 teams from universities, research institutes,
and companies across eight countries and regions,
including Japan, participated in the Harsh Environment F-REI Challenge.

Harsh Environment Drone Challenge
(HEDC)

1st Place
METI Minister's Award
ICAST
2nd Place
Fukushima Prefectural Governor's Award
ITRI A-Team
3rd Place
WRS Executive Committee Chairperson's Award
MARS ZERO+UoA

Plant Disaster Challenge

1st Place
METI Minister's Award
NuTech-R
2nd Place
Fukushima Prefectural Governor's Award
Quix
3rd Place
WRS Executive Committee Chairperson's Award
MISORA+UoA

Simulation Disaster Challenge

1st Place
METI Minister's Award
NITRo-UI
2nd Place
Fukushima Prefectural Governor's Award
REL-UoA
3rd Place
WRS Executive Committee Chairperson's Award
SAZANKA

Standard Disaster Robotics Drone Challenge
(STM)

1st Place
METI Minister's Award
Team Sogakkan
2nd Place
Fukushima Prefectural Governor's Award
NITRoDrone
3rd Place
WRS Executive Committee Chairperson's Award
Raptors PL

*Photographs of the competition scenes taken during the event are scheduled to be published at a later date.

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Live broadcast

October, 10 (Fri) to 12 (Sun)

Harsh Environment Drone Challenge (HEDC)

[Day 1] October, 10 (Fri)
13:00 - 15:30

[Day 2] October, 11 (Sat)
10:00 - 15:30

[Day 3] October, 12 (Sun)
10:00 - 14:00

Competition schedule

Plant Disaster Challenge

[Day 1] October, 10 (Fri)
11:00 - 17:00

[Day 2] October, 11 (Sat)
10:00 - 16:00

[Day 3] October, 12 (Sun)
10:00 - 13:00

Competition schedule

Simulation Disaster Challenge

[Day 1] October, 10 (Fri)
10:00 - 16:45

[Day 2] October, 11 (Sat)
10:00 - 16:30

[Day 3] October, 12 (Sun)
10:00 - 14:30

Competition schedule

Standard Disaster Robotics Drone Challenge (STM)

[Day 1] October, 10 (Fri)
10:00 - 16:00

[Day 2] October, 11 (Sat)
10:00 - 16:10

[Day 3] October, 12 (Sun)
10:00 - 11:45

Competition schedule

Notice of Traffic Restrictions Due to Drone Flights

October 10 (Fri) - October 12 (Sun), 2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Traffic Restriction Zones

Roads marked in red on the map will be completely closed to traffic due to the Harsh Environment Drone Challenge (HEDC),
part of the World Robot Summit 2025 - Harsh Environment F-REI Challenge.
To ensure smooth travel, please plan your route in advance to avoid the closed roads.
Detour routes are indicated in yellow on the map.
Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

Roads marked in red near the Fukushima Robot Test Field image

Roads marked in red near the Fukushima Robot Test Field

Roads marked in red near Murakami Beach, Odaka Ward image

Roads marked in red near Murakami Beach, Odaka Ward

Roads marked in red near Namie Runway image

Roads marked in red near Namie Runway

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.

See Participating Teams

News / New Information

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Fukushima Special Sponsors

WRS Harsh Environment F-REI Challenge
Pre-tournament event archive

Venue
Fukushima Robot Test Field (Fukushima)
Date
October, 4 (Fri), 5 (Sat), 2024
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