International Robotics Council

IRC Ranking Rules

How Worso/IRC ranks RoboClubs worldwide across recognized championships.

At a glance

The ranking is points-based and refreshed quarterly, using recent performance plus a depreciating historical component.

Why rankings matter

Worso is the governing body to chart the progression of the national teams under its umbrella. The Worso world ranking is an important component of World Robotics Championship. It is intertwined with a number of competitions, meaning that it has a direct bearing on the futures of national teams.

What is Worso World RoboClubs Ranking?

The Worso world ranking is a method of ranking RoboClubs worldwide used by the governing body. The ranking applies to Worso's member associations and TechnoXian RoboClubs.

Worso publishes an updated ranking each quarter (3 months), taking into account Worso-recognised robotics championships played during the previous quarter.

Ranking procedure

The Worso World Ranking is a points-based system that takes into account all international championships played by a RoboClub over the course of every quarter.

Core idea

A RoboClub's points are computed as: 3 month average + previous 9 month average.

Calculation of points

Worso has devised a formula for calculating the number of points a RoboClub can gain from a single championship (P), dependent on:

  • Was the championship won or drawn? (M)
  • How important was the championship? (I)
  • Strength of the country and opponents (C)

Formula

P = M × I × C

  • Win: 10 points, Draw: 5 points, Defeat: 0 points
  • Importance (I) depends on championship type (e.g., WRC / trophies / listed nationals)
  • Country strength factors in victories over the previous year

The calculation is limited to Worso-approved championships and between TechnoXian RoboClubs to avoid distortion.

What is the ranking used for?

The Worso world ranking is used to chart progression and for seeding in final and qualification stages of the Technoxian World Robotics Championship.