3rd Robotics Olympiad: Impressive spectacle, thousands of visitors and the famous robot “Sophia” in Heraklion

Premiere today for the 3rd Robotics Olympiad, at the indoor Gymnasium in the two Aorakis and the start of a special event not only for Crete and Greece, but for the whole world.

36 countries, 1,415 teams, 3,400 children are participating, for 4 days, in 19 categories. As noted by the president of the organizing committee, Kostas Tsichlas, speaking on Politica 89.8’s “Psila Grammata” show and Filia Saridakis, young children from all over the world will compete with each other and among them will be the best of their kind like the Koreans and the Romanians . The level of Greek children is considered high, with Mr. Chihlas noting that “they hold up our flag“.

An impressive sight
The spectacle will be impressive during the 4-day events with free entry for the public, with Mr. Chihlas describing a fight between robots, robot archers, rowers and marathon runners.

Significant financial footprint
As Mr. Tsichlas also noted, the organization “it also has a significant economic impact as 4,000-4,500 visitors will move to the city“. Dozens are those who accompany what missions, will take walks in the city and go shopping.

The famous robot Sophia
The opening of the exhibitions is scheduled today, Friday, April 26 at 6pm, while the opening ceremony of the Olympiad at 7pm. The present, according to Mr. Chihlas, will also be given by the advanced robot Sophia.which speaks 20 languages and will also speak in Greek. Those interested will be able to ask her questions and take pictures next to Sofia”.