Preparing for WRO: Updated fischertechnik STEM Coding Kit Empowers Young Engineers

To support hands-on robotics education and the World Robot Olympiad (WRO), fischertechnik has enhanced its STEM Coding Competition Kit, now available in a durable transport and storage box. This update offers schools and competition teams a more practical solution for organizing and moving components during training sessions and competition events.

The kit is specifically tailored for the “Future Engineers” category of the WRO and enables students to construct and program an autonomous robotic vehicle. It includes the TXT 4.0 Controller, multiple ultrasonic sensors, an encoder motor, servo-steering system, differential gear, camera, and power supply components — all designed for educational use in robotics.

The robust new packaging enhances usability and protects components, reinforcing fischertechnik’s mission to provide future-ready, competition-aligned learning tools that foster creativity and engineering skills among students.


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The fischer group of companies, based in Waldachtal in the northern Black Forest, achieved a turnover of 1.16 billion euros in 2023 with around 4,700 employees worldwide. The family-owned company has 50 operating companies worldwide and exports to around 120 countries. It comprises the four divisions fischer Fixing Systems, fischertechnik, fischer Consulting and fischer Electronic Solutions.

fischer fixing systems is the technological market leader in important areas of fixing technology. fischer offers technically perfect products for a wide range of customers, from DIY enthusiasts to tradesmen and key account partners.

fischertechnik is active in both the toy and educational sectors with its construction kits. As one of the last toy suppliers, fischertechnik develops and manufactures exclusively in Germany.

fischer Consulting arose from the expertise developed within the company. This is where the fischer ProcessSystem is based, the central content of which is permanent improvement. The fischer ProcessSystem is always orientated towards the benefits for the customer. fischer Consulting advises medium-sized companies, public authorities and large corporations on the path to lean and efficient processes.

fischer Electronic Solutions develops and manufactures customised electronic solutions for industry and medicine. Long-term partnerships and customised solutions in high quality are the claim. As an innovation partner, fischer Electronic Solutions is forging new paths with customers towards a successful future together.

On the Internet: www.fischer.group

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Sandra Roth

fischertechnik GmbH

Germany