{"id":60421,"date":"2025-09-29T11:26:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T09:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stem.edu.gr\/?page_id=60421"},"modified":"2025-10-20T09:23:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T07:23:41","slug":"junior-high-school-category-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stem.edu.gr\/en\/junior-high-school-category-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Junior \/ High School Category 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This category is aimed at Middle and High School students<\/strong>, with the main goal being the creation and presentation of innovative robotic constructions<\/strong> that solve contemporary problems, drawing inspiration from fundamental pillars of human activity.<\/p>\n

Competing teams are invited to design, build, and program their own robotic systems<\/strong>, showcasing the exciting transition from traditional technologies to the smart applications of the future<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The 21st century is characterized by rapid advancement and a gradual shift from human ingenuity to automated \u201csmart\u201d systems<\/strong> that mimic aspects of human thought and activity. Students are encouraged to explore this journey<\/strong>, understanding how the basic principles of mechanics, programming, and logic<\/strong> lay the foundation for the technologies of tomorrow.<\/p>\n

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Middle & High School Category: \u201cFrom Human to Artificial Intelligence\u201d<\/span><\/h4>\n

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The pillars in which teams are invited to provide solutions to contemporary challenges are:<\/p>\n

Primary Sector:<\/strong> The primary sector, which includes agriculture, livestock, and fishing, faces major challenges such as climate change<\/strong> and the need for sustainable production<\/strong>. Technology and robotics can offer revolutionary solutions by increasing efficiency and making the sector more resilient and sustainable.<\/p>\n

Energy:<\/strong> Ensuring clean, affordable, and reliable energy<\/strong> is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Robotics plays a crucial role in this transition, supporting the development of new clean energy sources and contributing to a more efficient and resilient energy future.<\/p>\n

Transportation:<\/strong> Transportation is the connecting link of modern societies<\/strong>, yet it faces serious challenges such as traffic congestion, safety, and environmental impact<\/strong>. Robotics and technology offer the potential for a true revolution in this sector, enabling smarter, faster, and more sustainable solutions<\/strong> for moving people and goods.<\/p>\n

Culture:<\/strong> Culture is our heritage, and technology provides unprecedented opportunities for its protection and promotion<\/strong>. Robotics can address significant challenges such as the preservation, deterioration, and accessibility of monuments<\/strong>, while also making our cultural heritage accessible to everyone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Read the detailed description of the challenge, the rules, and the scoring.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Download the related PDF by clicking here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Team Composition:<\/strong><\/p>\n