FANUC Olympics in Lisses

The Béziers University Institute of Technology (IUT) and its Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ranked 7th out of 66 teams

A team of students from the Béziers University Institute of Technology (IUT) enrolled in the ROB&IA Professional Bachelor’s program distinguished themselves from March 10 to 12 during the 2026 edition of the FANUC Olympiads, a national competition focused on industrial robotics and automation. Held in Lisses, the event brought together 66 teams from all over France.

In its first appearance, the Béziers team finished in 7th place overall. The challenges involved programming and operating industrial robots in scenarios similar to those encountered in the industry.

In the Bac+2 category, most of the participating teams came from BTS programs and training centers specializing in industrial trades. Thirteen IUTs also took part in the competition. The IUT in Béziers was the only one to rank among the top ten teams in the final standings.

A Notable Participation by the University of Montpellier’s IUTs

Several University Institutes of Technology (IUTs) affiliated with the University of Montpellier participated in this year’s FANUC Olympiad. In the Bac+3 category, the IUT in Nîmes placed 10th overall and ranked 4th among the 17 participating IUTs.

The results achieved by teams from the university’s IUTs demonstrate the commitment of university technology programs to the fields of industrial robotics, automation, and production systems. They also illustrate the role these programs play in national initiatives related to industrial skills and the technologies of the industry of the future.

The Béziers University Institute of Technology (IUT) extends its congratulations to the students who participated in this competition, as well as to the faculty of the Professional Bachelor’s Degree program in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, for their dedication to this project.