MATRIX Robotics Mini R4 Series Shines at WRO Asia-Pacific Open Championship

From September 18 to 21, 2025, the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Open Championship Asia & Pacific was grandly held in the Philippines. The event brought together outstanding young talents and educational teams from across the Asia-Pacific region, who showcased the limitless possibilities of future technological education through creative design and engineering practice. This year’s competition drew particular attention as it was the first time WRO allowed teams to freely choose their equipment. Making its debut, the MATRIX Robotics Mini R4 Controller stood out immediately, gaining recognition from both participants and mentors while securing impressive results across multiple categories—setting a new benchmark for bridging education with industry standards. 

Technical Advantages of the MATRIX Mini R4 Controller 

The MATRIX Mini R4 controller, equipped with dual wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, an OLED display for real-time feedback, and expansion capability to support up to 8 motors and 12 sensors, quickly became the center of attention. Many students and teachers experiencing Mini R4 for the first time commented that it was not only intuitive to operate but also highly stable in complex tasks. This seamless transition “from learning to practice” perfectly reflects the philosophy of MATRIX: to help students move from play to engineering, and from the classroom to the future. 

Outstanding Performance at WRO 

On its first appearance on the international WRO stage, the Mini R4 controller demonstrated its competitive strength and helped participating teams win multiple awards: 

• Robo Mission  　Elementary School: Engineering Excellence Award  　Junior High School: Champion – Robot Mission First Place & Engineering Excellence Award  　High School: Champion – Robot Mission First Place 

• Future Innovator  　Junior High School: Third Place  　High School: Second Place 

These results are not only an honor but also concrete proof of the R4 controller’s design excellence and reliability. Especially in the Robo Mission category, R4 empowered students to accomplish highly precise and rapidly changing challenges, earning unanimous recognition from the judges. 

Enthusiastic Response to Workshops and Exhibition Booth 

Beyond the competitions, MATRIX actively engaged in educational outreach at the event. Multiple workshops were held where students could operate the R4 themselves and experience how wireless connectivity and multi-sensor integration could be applied to solve various tasks. Many participants later shared that “this is not just competition equipment, but also a valuable tool for understanding engineering thinking.” 

Looking Ahead 

MATRIX Robotics will continue to deepen its presence in the education sector and collaborate with more global partners to promote international exchange in robotics education. We look forward to inspiring more students through MATRIX, helping them transform learning into creativity and competitiveness. 

At the competition venue in the Philippines, the R4 controller has already proven itself. And we believe this is only the beginning. Moving forward, MATRIX will continue to serve as a bridge between education and industry, accompanying more students on their journey into the world of engineering.