In the wave of artificial intelligence and space exploration, the young generation of makers is writing their own future with wisdom and passion. This year, TechBlazers, deeply rooted in Toronto youth STEM education, is once again joining forces with global innovative education leader Magikid to unlock two international competition platforms — 2026 AI Robotics International Open Competition and NASA Space Apps Challenge
2026AI Robotics International Open Competition
In 2025, the collaboration between TechBlazers and Magikid will reach an “upgrade moment” — both parties will jointly power the 2026 AI Robotics International Open Competition.
AI Robotics Competition
AI Robotics International Open is a high-value competition for global youth. Originating from California, USA, it has now expanded to innovation hubs across the United States (Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Boston, Houston, etc.), China (Shanghai, Beijing), Australia (Sydney), and more. The competition aims to inspire the next generation of AI and robotics innovators, providing a bridge from academics to practical applications.
Extremely High Value
Authoritative Endorsement: The competition is based on the VEX system, the world’s largest robotics competition, with international recognition.
Global Stage: The international finals are held at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), with training at NASA Space Center, showcasing top young tech talent from around the world.
Social Impact: The event is promoted through YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WeChat, Xiaohongshu and other platforms, expected to reach 100,000-200,000 viewers, with powerful exposure.
Future Advantages: Participating students not only accumulate research and competition experience, but also enhance their applications to world-class universities and future innovative career paths in STEM fields.
Combining AI and Robotics
The competition content integrates artificial intelligence with practical robotics applications:
AI Technology: Sensor applications (AI Sensors, GPS, depth cameras), image recognition, ROS operations, machine learning and deep learning.
Robot Design: Dual-robot collaboration to complete tasks, 3D modeling (Onshape), C++/Python/VEXcode programming, debugging and prototype demonstration.
Practical Training: Through small competitions, demonstrations, and team reflection, children learn to apply AI algorithms to robot control and intelligence.
In the AI era, children can gain the following through such competitions:
- Interdisciplinary Integration Skills: Combining AI, programming, mechanical design, and engineering thinking.
- Problem-Solving Abilities: Learning analysis, modeling, and iteration when facing complex tasks (such as multi-robot collaboration and environmental awareness).
- Teamwork and Leadership: Group division of labor, team decision-making, and cross-cultural communication.
- Innovation and Critical Thinking: Designing more efficient algorithms and robot structures, learning to reflect and optimize.
- International Perspective: Competing with peers from different backgrounds globally, cultivating global thinking.
TechBlazers, as the Canadian organizer**,** is committed to building a platform for Canadian youth to learn, innovate, and compete in AI and robotics, helping local students connect internationally.
A three-day Workshop will be held in the Toronto area! The specific time and registration details for the Workshop are currently being confirmed and will be shared with everyone as soon as possible. Stay tuned!
NASA Space Apps Challenge
As one of the largest hackathon events globally, NASA Space Apps Challenge attracts tens of thousands of participants from over 150 countries and regions each year.
In 2024, both parties joined forces in this competition, winning four honors: Global Nominee; Galactic Impact; Best Use of Science; Most Inspirational. From topic analysis to solution implementation, from team collaboration to result presentation, the children delivered work that combined creativity and practicality, showcasing their technological literacy under Magikid’s professional guidance and Techblazers’ practical experience support.
This year, the collaboration will continue to deepen: Techblazers is once again forming an elite team to participate in the challenge. Magikids provides systematic training and competition guidance for our team. We look forward to our team achieving good results in the competition on October 5-6!
About Magikid:
As the core partner of this collaboration, Magikid has already become a benchmark brand in K-12 STEM education with its comprehensive curriculum system, professional competition resources, and global teaching layout, serving over 15,000 families. Magikid has established more than 30 robotics laboratories worldwide (Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Seattle, Dallas, Shanghai, Sydney, etc.), providing year-round training and competition support for children. Magikid not only provides competition training for students but also directly connects them with top global competition resources, allowing learning outcomes to be validated on the international stage.
Source: Magikid official website
The deeper meaning of dual cooperation: Not just competitions, but an “incubator” for future capabilities
The dual cooperation between Techblazers and Magikid is far from a simple “competition alliance” – it’s a new breakthrough in “quality resource integration”: Techblazers is deeply rooted in the local education scene, familiar with Toronto students’ learning needs and growth characteristics, and has mature experience in “leading students to international competitions and winning awards,” precisely matching students’ growth pace; Magikid possesses global top-tier competition resources and innovative education systems, injecting international genes into the cooperation. The collaboration between the two achieves seamless connection between “local practical experience” and “global quality resources” – allowing Toronto children to receive adaptive education at their doorstep while directly standing on the world’s top technology competition stage without having to “start from scratch.”
Whether it’s the vast journey of space exploration or the infinite possibilities of artificial intelligence, we look forward to witnessing the growth and breakthrough of every “little tech enthusiast” together with parents and children!