Brainiac: Clash of the Sci-Tech Champs 2025 Concludes with Robotics Challenge

The third year of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital’s Brainiac: Clash of the Sci-Tech Champs culminated in an exciting Robotics Challenge on March 8, 2025, at De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (DLSZ). This initiative, in partnership with the Department of Education and DLSZ, brought together over 250 students from across NCR to showcase their technical skills and creativity in applying robotics to healthcare solutions. 

The competition featured two main events: the Line Tracing Challenge, where participants programmed robots to navigate an obstacle course, and the Group Categories, where teams developed and presented innovative healthcare-related robotics projects. 

 In the Line Tracing Challenge, Senator Renato "Compañero" Cayetano Memorial Science and Technology High School and Manuel G. Araullo High School emerged as champions. For the Group Categories, Ramon Magsaysay Cubao High School won the entry-level category with their project BedSure: A Smart Solution for Preventing Bedsores using Arduino Integrated IoT. Meanwhile, Philippine Science High School dominated the advanced-level category with AsthmAlert, which also received the BIDA Lourdes Best Robotics Project for being the most promising healthcare-focused innovation project. 

The Robotics Challenge was introduced as a new component of Brainiac, complementing the long-standing quiz bowl. In just three years, it has grown into a platform that not only strengthens STEM education but also encourages young innovators from the grade school to high school level to develop technology-driven solutions for real-world healthcare challenges. 

As Brainiac: Clash of the Sci-Tech Champs continues to grow, so do the students who take on the challenge and the educators who guide them. Each year, new talents emerge, while seasoned competitors push their limits to stay ahead. Their dedication and passion not only drive the competition forward but also pave the way for a brighter, healthier future for the Philippines.