Robotics

In January 2018, ACAMIS took initial steps to create new ACAMIS Academic and Cultural Enrichment (ACE) activities in Robotics in addition to Math and Chess competitions. Tapping into the considerable expertise of two ACAMIS members, Barbara Boyer and Tim Boyer from Shanghai American School Pudong Campus, significant progress was made and in May 2018 the ACAMIS Robotics Committee (ARC) was formed to make all arrangements as soon as possible for the immediate launching of ACAMIS Robotics.

ACAMIS FLL Robotics Competition 2025-2026

FIRST LEGO League is a global robotics and STEM competition that inspires students aged 9 to 16 to explore real-world scientific challenges through teamwork, creativity, and technology. Participants design, build, and program LEGO robots to complete missions, while also researching and presenting innovative solutions related to the annual theme.

This year’s FLL challenge is called FIRST AGE, where teams explore how technology can empower people of all ages to live healthier, more connected lives. The challenge encourages students to think about the needs of different generations and how innovation can improve quality of life for everyone.
For more details about this year’s theme, please visit: info.firstinspires.org/first-age.

Eligibility and Resources

Competition resources available at www.firstlegoleague.org. Please contact our field kit vendor at wanglingling@mc2.cn.

ACAMIS FLL Event Dates & Locations for 2026

We are excited to announce that the dates and locations for the upcoming 2026 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) season are now largely confirmed. A heartfelt thank you to all schools that have expressed interest in hosting events next year — we received many strong applications!

Looking for a host for the South Regional Competition

We are currently seeking a host for the South Regional Competition in March 2026. Please don't worry if you have not hosted before — The ACAMIS Robotics Committee will actively support the host school through all aspects of logistics and organisation, ensuring a smooth and successful event.
Interested schools should reach out via the committee contacts listed below.

• North Region: Simon Furmston; simon_furmston@wab.edu
• Central Region: Kyle Douglas; kyle.douglas@dulwich.org
• South Region: Justine Tizzard; justine.tizzard@sais.edu.hk

We look forward to another inspiring season of innovation, teamwork, and fun.

ACAMIS Robotics Committee (ARC) was created in 2018 to at the request of several ACAMIS member schools in the hope of adding robotics as an activity where it did not previously exist. Already present among a core group of member schools in Shanghai and two other cities, it became evident that an overview organization like ACAMIS would have the best chance for it to take on new life, expand with our organization, provide activities among similar schools, and be sustainable over time. To accomplish this, a team of robotics experts was needed to form the first planning committee. For classification purposes, as an ACAMIS Activity, robotics will be listing under Academic and Cultural Enrichment (ACE). To provide annual training and information, the Robotics Planning Committee will work closely with the Technology Planning Committee to create a Strand for robotics at the annual Technology Conference.

The ACAMIS Robotics Committee helps organize the following events for ACAMIS Member Schools:

• Robotics Strand of ACAMIS Technology Conference
• ACAMIS Robotics Expo Day in each region (Ages 6-10)
• ACAMIS Robotics Workshops in each region (Ages 9-14)
• ACAMIS Robotics Competition in each region (Ages 9-14)
• ACAMIS Robotics Championship Competition (Ages 9-14)
• ACAMIS Robotics Friendly Scrimmages (Ages 12-18)
• ACAMIS Robotics Final Competition (Ages 12-18)

The ACAMIS Robotics Committee helps connect schools with resources on joining the following events:

• VEX IQ Competitions
• VEX EDR Competitions
• WRO Competitions
• FLL Competitions for non-ACAMIS Schools

If your school is not yet involved and you would like to know more information about how to get involved in ACAMIS Robotics, please contact Committee Chair, Todd Voykin at todd.voykin@cisgz.com for further information.