From Remote Challenges to a Planetary Mission: RoCoCo 2026 Grand Final Brought Young Roboticists Together

What happens when months of programming, testing, redesigning and teamwork culminate in one final challenge? For 53 students from Slovakia and Austria, the answer was simple: a day full of robots, creativity, problem-solving and a mission to explore an unknown planet. The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology of the Slovak University of Technology…

The Final ICE Robotics Bootcamp in Vienna Brings Learning, Technology and International Friendship Together

From 1 to 3 June 2026, students and teachers from Deutsche Schule Bratislava (DSB) gathered in Vienna for the final bootcamp of the ICE Robotics project. What began as an educational journey quickly became a memorable experience that combined technology, creativity, scientific discovery and cross-border cooperation. Over three intensive days, 13 students and 2 teachers…

“At first, I thought robotics would be too difficult for me.”

What happens when you bring together curious students from Vienna, educational robots, artificial intelligence, 3D printers, and three intense days inside an innovation lab in Bratislava? Sometimes, something much bigger than a workshop begins. From 14 to 16 April 2026, students and teachers from Gymnasium Simongasse in Vienna travelled to SmartLab STU in Bratislava to…

Travel Reimbursement Opportunity for Teachers Attending Conferences on Robotics, AI and New Trends in Education

Teachers who are interested in modern technologies in education now have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and professional network through participation in international conferences focused on educational innovation, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Within the framework of the ICE Robotics project, teachers may apply for reimbursement of travel costs associated with attending selected conferences dedicated…

EdTech Tools That Can Change the School

When people talk about educational technologies, the discussion often swings between two extremes: uncritical enthusiasm on one side and deep scepticism on the other. Visiting Bett UK at ExCeL London, one of the world’s largest EdTech fairs, and two Apple Distinguished Schools, offered a more grounded perspective. What emerged was not a story about gadgets…

Evaluation of the Second Phase of the ICER Bootcamps

During the autumn months of 2025, the ICER project implemented the second phase of its international robotics bootcamps, bringing together students from Austria and Slovakia for intensive, hands-on learning experiences. Three bootcamps took place between November and December, involving students from GRG10 Laaerberg (Vienna), Spojená škola Mokrohájska, and SPŠE Hálova. This article summarizes the key…