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UTAS-A Students Place 2nd in the Robotic Challenge Competition at the 4th IEEE Oman SYP Congress
A team of UTAS-A students has achieved remarkable success by winning the second prize in the Robotic Challenge Competition at the 4th IEEE Oman SYP Congress on February 27, 2024, at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in Oman. This achievement highlights the students' prowess and underscores the collaborative efforts and guidance provided by the faculty members and leadership within the academic institution.
The IEEE Oman SYP Congress is renowned for providing an exceptional environment where students can exhibit their academic prowess and innovative talents. Organized by different IEEE Chapters in Oman, this congress encompasses various competition rounds to nurture and promote student excellence.
The competition at SQU, structured with precision, featured three distinctive levels, each presenting unique challenges that pushed the boundaries of participants' creativity and technical acumen. Initially, participants were tasked with creating an autonomous robot for a Path Navigator on a Search Mission. This demanded a combination of advanced programming and innovative engineering to enable the robot to navigate autonomously.
The second level was introduced with a pipe climbing robot within a time limit. Participants must build an autonomous robot placed in an inclined position. The aim is to create autonomous robots capable of inspecting and navigating pipe systems. Finally, the third task was to build an autonomous robot for finding and collecting objects, named Waste Collecting and Segregating Robot in Action.
Below are the students and staff who comprise the winning team.
Winning Team Members:
- Nawaf Saif AlShukaili 52S1811
- Muntasar Nasser AlHadrami 52S19151
- Hilal Abdallah Mohammed Al sinani 62S18112
Team Mentors:
- Mr. Sumesh M
- Ms. Analene M. Nagayo,
The Technical Support Team Members:
- Mr. Mansoor Abdullah Khalfan Al-Dhahli,
- Mr. Emanuel O. Rances,
- Mr. Alex Boral
In addition to the robotic challenge, a group of students also participated in the project posture presentation competition, adding another dimension to the project's involvement in diverse academic activities. The project garnered significant recognition and appreciation from the audience, highlighting its innovative approach and potential impact on healthcare technology.
Project Title: “Monitoring and Clinical Decision Support System for Health and Fitness Management using IoT and AI”.
- Al Yamama A. M. Al Ghafri (52s1974@act.edu.om)
- Manal M. R. Al Harrasi (56s1894@act.edu.om)
- Alzharaa A. M. Al Housniya (52s19173@act.edu.om)
Mentors: Analene Montesines Nagayo and Emanuel Rances
The Robotic Project Challenge was organized by the UTAS-Al Mussanah and was executed excellently. The program witnessed enthusiastic participation from students who presented innovative robotics projects to address real-world challenges. IEEE, Oman Chapter in UTAS-Al Mussanah, Dr. Naga Venkata Rama Krishna, and the team deserve high appreciation for their exceptional performance, dedication and hard work.