The 2023 National Robotics Competition was in full swing as contestants from multiple schools around the Philippines gathered at the Gesu Adoloscente Gym in the Institution on December 2, 2023, from 7 am to 4 pm. The event featured two main competitions: the Robot Sumo Wrestling Match and the Line Tracing, providing a platform for participants to showcase their ingenuity and talents in robotics.

The Robot Sumo Wrestling Match included two categories—Remote-Controlled (RC) and automated—with weight classes of 1 Kilo and 1.5 Kilos. The matches were a spectacular dance of machines and carnage, with some ending in the blink of an eye, while others saw both machines fighting to the best of their abilities. One contestant even had their robot's wheels snap off during the intense competition. The winners of the Sumo Wrestling competition were the competitors from Cavite Science Integrated High School.

On the other end, the Line Tracing competition challenged contestants to build an automated robot capable of navigating a series of lines. The fastest and most accurate robots emerged victorious. Contestants employed various strategies, from slow and steady routes to blazing-fast approaches. It was intriguing to witness participants tweaking, modifying, and improving their robots to achieve slight increases in accuracy, speed, reliability, and intelligence.

The Line Tracing event featured two categories: basic and advanced. The basic category focused on accuracy and speed, while the advanced category added pathfinding to make the competition even more interesting. The winners of the basic Line Tracing event were Crecencia Drucila Lopez Senior HS, while the champions of the Advanced event were Saint Jude Catholic School.

Overall, the event was a resounding success for the hosting school, Don Bosco Technical College. Contestants immersed themselves in the spirit of collaboration and competition, making the 2023 National Robotics Competition a thrilling showcase of innovation and talent.

Here is the list of winners per event:

1kg Sumobot - Autonomous

• Champion: Cavite Science Integrated School

• 2nd Place: Cavite Science Integrated School

• 3rd Place: Bacoor National High School - Main

• 4th Place: Cavite Science Integrated School

• Royal Rumble Champion: Cavite Science Integrated School

1kg Sumobot - RC

• Champion: Cavite Science Integrated School

• 2nd Place: Cavite Science Integrated School

• 3rd Place: Bacoor National High School - Main

• 4th Place: Bacoor National High School - Main

1.5kg Sumobot - Autonomous

• Champion: Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Manila

• 2nd Place: (Redacted for Privacy)

• 3rd Place: Philippine State College of Aeronautics

• 4th Place: Tanauan Integrated High School

1.5kg Sumobot - RC

• Champion: Senior HS in San Nicholas III

• 2nd Place: Carmona National High School

• 3rd Place: SHS within Bacoor Elementary School

• 4th Place: Bayanan Elementary School

Line Tracing - Beginner

• Champion: Crecencia Drucila Lopez Senior HS

• 2nd Place: SHS within Bacoor Elementary School

• 3rd Place: Ilocos Norte National High School

• 4th Place: Saint Jude Catholic School

Line Tracing - Advanced

• Champion: Saint Jude Catholic School

• 2nd Place: Saint Jude Catholic School

• 3rd Place: Batangas City Integrated High School

• 4th Place: Recto Memorial National High School

Innovative - Prototype

• Champion: SpEd Center for the Gifted

• 2nd Place: Ilocos Norte National High School

• 3rd Place: Regional Science High School - III

• Technical Excellence: SHS within Bacoor Elem. School

Innovative - Project Ideas

• Champion: Southville 1 Integrated National High School

• 2nd Place: Southville 1 Integrated National High School

• 3rd Place: Columban College - Barretto Inc.

• Design Excellence: Fernando Ma. Guerrero Elementary School

• Design Excellence: Tupi National High School

• Design Excellence: Alaminos City National High School

Article by Mr. Jayson Tabian