Talent, innovation, and social commitment shone brightly at the American School of Asunción (ASA), where the grand final of WRO Future Innovators 2025 was held. This is the third edition of the competition that brings together students aged 14 to 19 to design robots with a social impact. Over 120 young people, guided by 40 mentors, presented solutions aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, proving that technology can be a powerful tool for change.
The first place went to the team PPB Tech (Col. Nac. Pablo Patricio Bogarín, Ñemby).
Composed of Tobías Núñez, César Delvalle, and Jorge Melgarejo, and mentored by Engineer De los Ángeles Núñez, the team developed an automated reforestation robot capable of planting seeds, watering them, and monitoring the soil in critical areas such as the Paraguayan Chaco, which is affected by deforestation, fires, and droughts. Their innovation includes the EcoWatch Station, an environmental station that collects data on humidity, temperature, and fire risk, complementing the robot’s work and offering a comprehensive solution for smart and sustainable reforestation. This project won a prize of G. 5,000,000.
Second place went to the team Tr3 Squad (Centro Educativo Mbaracayú).
Youngsters Elizabeth Cardozo, Jazmín Brítez, and Abigail Torres, guided by Andrés Zaracho, presented Matrabot, a robot designed to improve waste management in slaughterhouses. The system automatically separates solids from liquids, detects dangerous gases like ammonia and methane, and monitors air quality in real-time. It also runs on solar power, ensuring autonomy and sustainability. This proposal, which enhances workplace safety and promotes responsible environmental practices, earned a prize of G. 3,000,000.
Third place was awarded to the team HydroGrow (C.E.D.M. Dr. Carlos Pastore).
Made up of Gilberto Ruiz, Luis Cañete, and Mauricio Villalba, this team designed an automated hydroponic greenhouse that allows for food cultivation in small spaces and under adverse conditions. With sensors, pumps, LED lighting, and pH control, the system offers a sustainable and accessible alternative for families, the elderly, or people with disabilities, optimizing water and energy use. Their proposal, key to urban agriculture and food security, won a prize of G. 1,000,000.
The event also included a special recognition for mentors, who received up to G. 1,500,000 for their support.
Organized in Paraguay by Fundación Paraguaya, the WRO Future Innovators 2025 aims to inspire new generations to apply science and technology to transform society. As the jury noted, «Each robot presented is not just a prototype, but a vision of the future built with creativity, commitment, and hope.»