Held from June 26–27, 2025, at the Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (Khon Kaen Campus), this year marked the 4th successful edition of the contest—solidifying its reputation as Thailand’s premier platform for nurturing collaborative robotics talent. The competition brought together over 40 teams of passionate students from vocational colleges and universities nationwide, reinforcing Thailand’s commitment to building a future-ready, tech-savvy workforce.
'Robot Rumwong" dance show during the opening ceremony 
A ceremonial handover of PLC automation kits sponsored by ABB’s Motion business
The event was co-hosted by ABB, a global leader in robotics and automation, in partnership with MT Study Tech Co., Ltd. and the Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan—underscoring a strong collaboration between industry and academia to develop engineering capabilities for the next generation.
A Platform for Talent and Transformation
Under the theme of industrial transformation and workforce readiness, participants were challenged to control GoFa, ABB collaborative robots through real-world smart factory scenarios. These tasks required precision, creativity, and teamwork, reflecting the same skillsets increasingly demanded in today’s industrial settings.
The event began with intensive training sessions, allowing participants to enhance their programming and control skills. The official opening on June 26 featured cultural highlights, including a unique “Robot Ramwong” dance and a ceremonial handover of PLC automation kits from ABB’s Motion business—demonstrating our commitment to youth skill development and hands-on learning. Additionally, ABB Motion provided an ACS580 drive, which included as a component of the Educational Training Kit awarded to the winning team, further supporting practical education in industrial automation.
Robotics: A Pillar of the Future Workforce
Recent global workforce studies highlight that by 2030, up to 20 million manufacturing jobs could be replaced by robots, while millions more will be created in robotics programming, systems integration, and maintenance. Thailand, positioning itself as a regional leader in smart automation, recognizes this shift and is proactively investing in upskilling future engineers and technicians.
The Cobot Contest exemplifies this investment, bridging academic learning with hands-on industry application. By immersing students in challenges that mirror industrial automation, it cultivates a mindset aligned with the evolving needs of global manufacturers—where robotic-human collaboration is at the core of operations.
The contest featured multiple elimination rounds, with teams evaluated on technical accuracy, real-time problem solving, and effective collaboration. Each task simulated smart factory operations—underscoring how future workplaces will depend on adaptive, tech-savvy professionals.
On June 27, the top-performing teams competed in the finals before an enthusiastic audience. The closing ceremony was not only a celebration of winners but a reaffirmation of the country’s vision to become a smart manufacturing hub powered by homegrown talent.
This year's Cobot Contest was more than a competition—it was a national showcase of innovation, a milestone in academic-industry collaboration, and a launchpad for future-ready talent. It highlighted how practical robotics competitions can inspire students, foster problem-solving, and directly contribute to national development goals in automation.
The top three winning teams of Cobot Contest Thailand 2025 were:
🥇 Lanna Robotics team - Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna
🥈 Dino Revolution A team - Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Khonkaen Campus 🥉 Karn Yao team - Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi - Nonthaburi Campus
