AMR and UAS Take the Stage at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
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SANBORN, N.Y. - PrAtlas -- The 48th WorldSkills Competition is underway in Shanghai, China, bringing together nearly 1,400 young skilled professionals from 68 countries and regions to compete across 64 skill competitions. Among them are Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), two technology-driven skills that showcase the growing importance of robotics, automation, programming, electronics, and problem-solving. 36 Competitors from 21 countries are competing in AMR, and 11 Competitors from 11 countries are competing in UAS.

AMR challenges Competitors to design, build, program, and test mobile robots while demonstrating skills in areas including mechanical systems, electronics, sensors, autonomous navigation, and control systems. The official WorldSkills AMR collection provides the components and technology Competitors need to build and configure their competition robots.

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 also marks the debut of Unmanned Aerial Systems as a WorldSkills skill. Competitors will apply skills in areas such as flight control, navigation, sensors, electronics, software, and troubleshooting as they work with unmanned aircraft systems.

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Earlier this year, Studica Robotics partnered with WorldSkills Jamaica to support an international AMR and UAS training camp, bringing together Competitors and Experts from Jamaica, Brazil, Barbados, China, and Singapore. The hands-on program provided experience with the technologies and competition methodologies Competitors would encounter in Shanghai.

"WorldSkills brings together talented young people who have dedicated significant time and effort to developing their skills," said Derek Murphy, General Manager of Studica Robotics. "We are proud to support these Competitors and Experts and to see AMR and UAS showcased on the global stage."

As a Global Partner of WorldSkills and the exclusive supplier for these exciting competitions, Studica Robotics is proud to support the Competitors taking the stage in Shanghai. Studica supplies the official WorldSkills Autonomous Mobile Robotics Collection and the Studica WS500 Quadcopter Kit used for the UAS competition.

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As the competition continues through September 26, Competitors in the AMR and UAS competitions are demonstrating the technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills that will help shape the future of these rapidly evolving fields.

About Studica: For over 40 years, Studica has been at the forefront of providing and developing cutting-edge technology for education and industry. Their robotics division, Studica Robotics, has developed an innovative Robotics Building Platform ideally suited for robotics teams and STEM education initiatives. Its meticulously engineered, patented structure designs ensure seamless integration and compatibility with most FRC and FTC system components while eliminating the need for specialized equipment. All its products are designed for accuracy, strength, and safety. With a wide array of high-quality robot parts, controllers, sensors, IMUs, servos, gear motors, navigation controllers, and robotics kits, Studica Robotics offers everything needed to build, learn, and compete.

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