The American University of Sharjah (AUS) recently hosted the third edition of the UAE Robotics Competition. The event was organized in collaboration with Dubai Future Labs, Khalifa University, and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai. This annual competition brings together the brightest minds in robotics to tackle pressing environmental challenges.
This year, 111 students participated, forming 23 teams from 11 universities across the UAE. Each team worked on developing autonomous robotic solutions with a focus on improving environmental sustainability. The primary aim was to create robotic systems that can contribute to waste management, an area crucial for the future of sustainable urban living.
The competition featured three main challenges: the Waste Sorting Challenge, Autonomous Ground Cleaning Challenge, and Water Surface Cleaning Challenge. Team Armpicks from Middlesex University took home the top prize in the Waste Sorting Challenge. Meanwhile, Team Synergy from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai Campus, claimed first place in the Autonomous Ground Cleaning Challenge. Team SeaCat from Amity University Dubai won the Water Surface Cleaning Challenge.
Khalifa Al Qama, Executive Director at Dubai Future Labs, emphasized the importance of the competition in shaping the future of robotics. He explained that the event serves as a dynamic platform to showcase the UAE’s growing talent pool in robotics. Al Qama also stressed that the competition encourages students to hone their skills and explore how robotics can help solve global challenges.
Overall, the UAE Robotics Competition continues to play a pivotal role in fostering innovation and collaboration. It provides students with the opportunity to contribute to real-world solutions, while also inspiring future advancements in robotics. As a result, the event serves as a stepping stone for the next generation of engineers and technologists in the UAE.
