The initial phase of the ABB RobotStudio Cup 2026 has just concluded, officially marking the start of the journey that will bring students and teachers from all over Italy – and abroad – to compete in ABB Robotics' main educational competition.
This year, the contest's name has evolved, transitioning from the now historic ABB RoboCup to focus on RobotStudio, ABB's leading software for simulating and offline programming industrial robots, which is increasingly popular in training programs today.
A major event for the world of education
The 2026 edition will take place on May 12th and 13th in Bergamo, two days packed with technical tests, challenges, meetings, and opportunities for exchange between students, teachers, and industry professionals.
More than 70 institutions will be involved, including high schools, ITS Academies, and universities, confirming the central role ABB Robotics plays in supporting the development of the digital and technological skills required by the ongoing industrial transition.
The RobotStudio Cup Junior returns: the importance of guidance for young people
Alongside the global competition dedicated to high schools, the RobotStudio Cup Junior is also back – for its second edition – the format designed to introduce middle school students to robotics.
The participation of the region's middle schools confirms ABB Robotics' commitment to supporting educational programs starting from the youngest generations, promoting early and informed guidance.
Thanks to dedicated tests, educational tools and moments of discussion led by ABB experts, the students have the opportunity to:
• discover firsthand what it means to work with robots and digital technologies;
• learn about new professions and fields of study;
• develop transversal skills such as collaboration, problem solving and creativity;
• start imagining your own path to building the future.
A growing educational ecosystem
The ABB RobotStudio Cup maintains the original spirit of the contest: promoting talent, creativity and teamwork .
At the same time, the 2026 edition strengthens its ties with the ABB Robotics Education Lab ecosystem, the program dedicated to introducing new generations to the skills required by industry. The use of 3D simulation, constantly growing in technical education, represents a concrete bridge between the world of education and the factory of the future.
A bridge between school and industry
With this initiative ABB renews its commitment to:
• offer young people industrial-level professional tools;
• create direct connections with experts and companies;
• generate opportunities for growth and orientation;
• bringing an accessible, concrete, and inclusive culture of innovation to schools.
The ABB RobotStudio Cup is more than just a competition: it's a journey that unites education, technology, and vision, creating fertile ground for the skills of the future.
International Participation and Global Finals
As in 2025, for this edition too we are collecting applications from foreign institutes , whose delegations will take part in the global assignment of the title of ABB RobotStudio Cup Winner 2026 , which will be celebrated on May 13th .
The future of robotics starts here .
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