Teenagers from Chihuahua clinch victory at the 2025 Global Robot Competition

Chihuahua Takes the Lead in Mexico's Robotics Industry

Chihuahua, a state in northwest Mexico, has established itself as a leading player in the country's robotics industry, thanks to a combination of strong local talent, key initiatives, and significant export performance.

In the first half of 2025, Chihuahua accounted for a substantial portion of Mexico's commercial robot exports, with sales reaching US $922,000, making it the state with the highest sales in the country[1]. This impressive economic contribution is a result of a thriving ecosystem of innovation and education, supported by organisations such as the Ibero-American STEM Academy, CENALTEC, and the Chihuahua STEM Council[1][4].

The state's dominance in the robotics sector was further evidenced by the success of a local team at the prestigious 2025 World Robot Contest held in Beijing, China. The team, consisting of Karina Jaired Castellanos Hernández, Gabriel Enrique Ojeda Carrillo, and Luis Fernando Quintana Ríos, secured first place in the "DOBOT Intelligent Manufacturing Challenge — Moon Landing Challenge," an event that integrates advanced technologies such as AI vision recognition, robotic arm control, and autonomous navigation[1][4][5]. This victory, considered the "Olympics" of robotics, underscores Chihuahua's ability to nurture world-class robotics talent.

The Chihuahua STEM Council, an initiative by the state government, plays a crucial role in supporting this talent. One of its key objectives is to encourage students' participation in international competitions[4]. The council, along with the support of engineers Walter Ignacio Zamarrón Estrada, Sergio Mancinas, and Lennin Rubio, and coach Joel Hiram López Echavarría, provided the team with the necessary guidance to secure their victory[2].

Chihuahua's commitment to fostering industrial technological development is also evident in events like the Chihuahua Expo & Tech Forum 2025. This annual event gathers over 1,000 participants focused on industrial technology, process automation, and smart manufacturing from Mexico and abroad, serving as a platform to introduce robotics and automation solutions to Mexico's manufacturing sector[3].

Moreover, Chihuahua City is notable for producing complete product lines, including semiconductors, electronic components, and aerospace parts, highlighting its advanced manufacturing base that supports robotics production alongside other high-tech industries[2].

The federal Education Ministry (SEP), as well as the state government, celebrated the students' victory as a source of Mexican pride. The report on the Mexican team's victory was also made by WIRED[6]. The victory in the international competition also highlighted Chihuahua's Digital Policy strategy[5].

In summary, Chihuahua's leadership in robotics production is based on strong export performance, international competition success, robust STEM education and innovation initiatives, and a supportive industrial and governmental ecosystem, collectively reinforcing its central impact on Mexico’s robotics industry.

Key points: - Chihuahua led Mexican commercial robot exports with $922,000 in 2025 H1, out of $1.15M total[1]. - Local students won first place at the 2025 World Robot Contest's DOBOT Intelligent Manufacturing Challenge[1][5]. - Collaboration with STEM organizations and DOBOT Robotics promotes AI and robotics education[1][4]. - Chihuahua Expo & Tech Forum showcases industrial automation and smart manufacturing technologies[3]. - Advanced manufacturing capabilities include electronics and aerospace production supporting robotics[2]. - The Ibero-American STEM Academy is a nonprofit scientific organization that promotes innovation and technological development. - The Mexican team, consisting of Karina Jaired Castellanos Hernández, Gabriel Enrique Ojeda Carrillo, and Luis Fernando Quintana Ríos, won the 2025 World Robot Contest. - Chihuahua's position as a national leader in robotics production was strengthened by the team's victory. - One of the council's initiatives is to support students' participation in international competitions.

[1] SEP report [2] Chihuahua City Government report [3] Chihuahua Expo & Tech Forum 2025 report [4] Ibero-American STEM Academy report [5] Federal Education Ministry (SEP) report [6] WIRED report

Chihuahua's dominant position in Mexico's economy can be attributed to its robust robotics industry, which exported over $922,000 worth of commercial robots in the first half of 2025.
The state's leadership in technology also extends to education, as demonstrated by the Ibero-American STEM Academy, CENALTEC, and the Chihuahua STEM Council, institutions that foster innovation and AI/robotics education.
Chihuahua's dominance in the technology sphere was further underscored by its team's victory in the 2025 World Robot Contest's "DOBOT Intelligent Manufacturing Challenge," an event that integrated advanced technologies such as AI vision recognition, robotic arm control, and autonomous navigation.
The state's focus on education-and-self-development and technology is also evident in sports, as shown by the success of its local team in the prestigious robotics competition, demonstrating the state's ability to nurture world-class talent in various fields, including sports and technology.