The participants of the Robo Race 2015 in a group photo after the end of the event
Last Saturday (7 November), Cyberview Sdn Bhd successfully brought together a group of young robot enthusiasts through a robot competition known as the Robo Race 2015. This is the second time that such an exciting event was held, after the success debut last year which was hosted by Cyberview and Terato Tech Sdn Bhd.
The program is designed to be a platform that will groom young talents in robotics technology for the future. Divided into two categories - Under 16 and Open category - these youngsters were given a chance to get exposed, use their knowledge, and learn new technology methods through a variety of formats such as creative development and advancement within the scope of programming, animation, coding and 3D animation.
“In order to elevate Cyberjaya into a Global Technology Hub, it is important for us to encourage the growth and development of quality talent. Unique competitions like the Robo Race will help in seeding interest of learning mathematics and science among the young generation and also their desire to learn more about advanced technology skills such as programming and other computer engineering. We believe it will lead them to delve deeper into the field of technology and encourage young talents to bring their innovative ideas and solutions to life, and eventually make positive impacts in our lives.” said Faris Yahaya, Managing Director of Cyberview.
Hanif Zalman Hasnal from Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Putra Perdana,
and Aiman Ikhwanshah Indra bin Norani from Sekolah Kebangsaan Selayang Utama
from team CRATALYX emerged as winners for the Under 16 category
In the Under 16 category, each team were provided some hardware and systems by the event organiser. Tasked with figuring out how to outmanoeuvre each other using Bluetooth controlled LEGO EV3 robots, they had to go through a series of obstacles and collect as many points as possible to win. The champions, team CRATALYX consisting of Hanif Zalman Hasnal from Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Putra Perdana, and Aiman Ikhwanshah Indra bin Norani from Sekolah Kebangsaan Selayang Utama took home a RM1200 cash prize, smartphones from Gomax, medals and a certificate.
Yeoh Cheng Jin from SMK Taman Connaught, the winner for the Open category with Mahadhir Aziz, Head of Technology Hub Development Division and a GOMAX representative on stage
In the other corner, the Open category is a new category by the organisers to let participants to code 4 sensors and LEGO Mindstorm parts of NXT/EV3 robots to strategically get around the track and gain maximum points. Yeoh Cheng Jin, from SMK Taman Connaught, was the overall winner of this category and proudly walked home with an RM1000 cash prize, a smartphone from Gomax, a medal and a certificate.
This year’s sponsors for Robo Race 2015 includes Malaysia Communications and Multimedia Commission, Telekom Malaysia, McDonalds, Infinite Ventures, Watch Tower and Friends, Setia Haruman, Cyberview Resort and Gomax.
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