WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Autonomous Mobile Robotics Competition

Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR) and robotic engineering provide a powerful and engaging pathway for students to explore advanced technologies and develop industry‑relevant skills. The WorldSkills Mobile Robotics Competition is designed to strengthen competencies across multiple technical disciplines, including:

• Mechanical and electronic system development
• Sensor integration and drive‑train technology
• Programming and control logic
• Applied mathematics
• Technical reading and comprehension
• Analytical problem‑solving
• Collaboration and team‑based engineering

WorldSkills Standards Framework

Within a structured framework that ensures validity, clarity, and global consistency, the WorldSkills Standards:

• define the specialist, technical, and generic competencies that reflect intermediate‑level work roles worldwide
• specify what a capable practitioner must know, understand, and be able to perform
• are created with guidance from technical and vocational WorldSkills Experts
• are reviewed and updated biennially in consultation with global industry partners
• indicate the relative weight and importance of each standard as advised by industry and business

Primary value of the Standards : The Standards serve three essential purposes:

1. Competition Benchmark – They establish the baseline for authentic vocational performance at WorldSkills Competitions.
2. National and Regional Alignment – They act as a benchmark for training frameworks and certification systems worldwide.
3. Global Workforce Readiness – As markets globalize, the Standards help young professionals develop the skills required to thrive in modern, technology‑driven industries.