Apam SHS Robotics Club Shines at Robofest 2025: From Accra to Michigan, a Journey of Innovation
In a remarkable display of talent and determination, the Apam Senior High School Robotics Club, known as Apass_Robotics, has made Ghana proud by securing second place in the Fastest Time Trial category at the Robofest 2025 World Championship held at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan, USA.
From National Qualifiers to the World Stage
The journey began at the Robofest 2025 National Qualifiers in Accra, organized by the Ghana Robotics Academy Foundation (GRAF). Competing against top schools from across the country — including Prempeh College, Our Lady of Grace (OLAG), and Right to Dream Academy ,Apass_Robotics demonstrated exceptional creativity, engineering skills, and strategic thinking. Their outstanding performance earned them the honor of representing Ghana on the global stage.
The Team Behind the Success
The winning team consists of passionate and hardworking students:
Lordina Akua Ofosuaa Yeboah,
Elvis Twumasi Ghartey,
Joseph Nyameyie Acquah and Gabriel Nkumyiem Acquah
Guided by their dedicated coach, Mr. Alfred Acquah, and the trainer, Mr. Jeffrey Tottimeh who put in an ocean of hard work and dedication , the team engaged in months of preparation. Through countless trials, coding sprints, and mechanical optimizations, they perfected their robot designs and strategies.
Triumph in Michigan
At the Robofest 2025 World Championship, Apass_Robotics represented Ghana proudly among teams from over 20 countries. They competed in two major categories:
BottleSumo Classic
BottleSumo Unlimited
Their performance was exceptional, but it was in the Fastest Time Trial challenge where they made global headlines by securing 2nd place worldwide — a historic milestone for Ghanaian robotics.
A Beacon of Inspiration
The journey and success of Apass_Robotics serve as a shining example of what young minds in Ghana can achieve when provided with the right resources, mentorship, and encouragement. Their story is an inspiration for schools and students across the nation to embrace STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and robotics as powerful tools for learning and innovation.
A Future Full of Possibilities
As the team returns home, they bring not just medals and certificates, but a legacy of perseverance, collaboration, and excellence. Their journey from the classrooms of Apam SHS to the podium in Michigan is a testament to Ghana’s growing strength in robotics and innovation.
👏🏽 Congratulations to Apass_Robotics! The entire nation celebrates your achievement and looks forward to seeing even greater milestones in the years ahead.
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and the trainer, Mr. Jeffrey Tottimeh who put in an ocean of hard work and dedication , the team engaged in months of preparation. Through countless trials, coding sprints, and mechanical optimizations, they perfected their robot designs and strategies.
— a historic milestone for Ghanaian robotics.
The entire nation celebrates your achievement and looks forward to seeing even greater milestones in the years ahead.
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