The International Robothon Competition 2017 taking place at Angeles University, the Philippines has drawn 139 Robotics teams from the three Southeast Asian countries of Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Vietnam sent 40 teams with 112 students to the competition. These outstanding teams have been chosen from the National Robothon Competition which was held in October and November.

After the one-day competition, Vietnam won one first prize in the elementary challenge category and 14 other awards in the three other categories.

The event provides a useful playground for students who are interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and particular Robotics.

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