City Desk :
A two-day robotics fair named “Robotronics 2.0” began at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) on Wednesday with the main thrust of more expansion of robotic study and research.
Organised by the Department of Mechatro-nics Engineering of RUET, the fair is being held for the second time aimed at creating a platform for robotics enthusiasts to express their ideas, strengthen their working skills in interactive sectors like electrical, electronics, programming, communication and control, reports BSS.
The event will make a platform for the enthusiasts of robotics, electronics, programming and mechanics. Officials from renowned companies will also enlighten the event.
Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Rafiqul Islam Sheikh inaugurated the fair at central auditorium today as the chief guest with Head of the Department Prof Sajal Kumar Das in the chair.
Registrar Prof Selim Hossain, Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty Prof Imdadul Haque, Research and Extension Director Prof Faruque Hossain, Students Welfare Director Prof Rabiul Awal and Managing Director of Nabil Group of Industries Aminul Islam also spoke.
In his remarks, Prof Rafiqul Islam said importance and area of robotic study
and research has gradually been increasing across the world. Tendency of
using robots is mounting in various fields from family to state level, he
added.
He hoped that the event will play a pivotal role in preparing and expanding
fields of robotic study and research in Bangladesh.
Wide-ranging expansion of modern information and communication technology is
very important to make the nation happy, prosperous, educated and free from
illiteracy, he said.
In the fair, there will be a variety of robot-related events such as Robo
Wrestling, Mud Rover, Speed Battle, Poster Presentation and Project
Showcasing.
The winners will be rewarded with prize money and certificates.
Dividing into 79 teams, around 300 students of 35 front-ranking universities
from across the country are taking part in the two day fair-cum-competition.
