Indonesia's ITS Students Win Two Awards at ABU Robocon 2026 in Hong Kong
Indonesian students from ITS earned two international awards at ABU Robocon 2026 in Hong Kong for robot design and technical innovation.
The Richie robot team from Indonesia's Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) Surabaya emerged victorious at the ABU Robocon 2026 competition in Hong Kong, clinching two prestigious awards. This achievement marked their second win at the national-level ABU Robocon contest. The team secured the Best Idea Award and the ROHM Award, following their success in the national competition in July 2026.
Najmi Ihsan, the leader of the ITS Richie Team, revealed that the team utilized two robots in the competition, each featuring unique mechanical innovations. The first robot boasted a three-axis arm mechanism, while the second was engineered with a forklift-like system to lift the Kung Fu Scroll. Both systems relied on stainless steel panels, measuring 0.8 millimeters in thickness.
Najmi explained that the team enhanced their robots' capabilities, compared to the versions used in the previous national competition, by implementing upgrades to the QR code-based robot communication system. This upgrade, coupled with an automated program designed to handle fallen boxes, earned them the Best Idea Award.
For the ROHM Award, the ITS Richie Team leveraged electronic components from ROHM Semiconductor, a key sponsor of the ABU Robocon 2026 event. The ROHM devices constituted 10 percent of the total components used in the team's robots, earning them this accolade.
The experience of participating in ABU Robocon proved invaluable for the team, according to Najmi. The knowledge-sharing sessions allowed the team to learn about robotics, programming, and mechanics from international competitors, fostering growth and collaboration. The ITS Richie Team represented Indonesia at the ABU Robocon 2026 after retaining their top position at the ABU Indonesia Robot Contest (KRAI) 2026, which is part of the Indonesian Robot Contest (KRI) 2026, organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology through the Indonesian Talent Development Center (BPTI).
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