Students Awarded at the Robot and Technology Olympiad

Teams that ranked at the Robot and Technology Olympiad, organized in collaboration with Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBÜ) and Sakarya Machinery Manufacturers Association (SAMİB), were awarded.At the Sakarya Robot and Technology Olympiad (ROBOTEK), held to help young people develop their technological design and application skills and grow as productive/entrepreneurial individuals, 464 teams from Sakarya, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, Sinop, Düzce, Kocaeli, Istanbul, Ankara, and Bursa showcased and competed with their projects.

The two-day Olympiad, which featured projects from students at every level from primary school to university, was held in 8 different categories: Mini Sumo, Line Following Robot, Robo Football, Design-Operate, Mobile Defense Robot, Swarm UAV, Audio and Visual Classification, and Free Category.

A total of 46 awards worth 900,000 TRY were distributed to students who ranked in the 8 categories at the event.

Sarıbıyık: We Desire to Continue ROBOTEK

Expressing the rightful joy of achieving a first in the city, SUBÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sarıbıyık said that the ROBOTEK event, organized in cooperation with SAMİB, provided an opportunity for students from primary school to university to present their projects.Sarıbıyık shared the following information: “With this event, we contribute to the development of the city’s ecosystem. We want to share the experience and knowledge we have gained through our Technology Competitions Coordination Unit—which is a first in Turkey and serves as a model for TÜBİTAK—with our city as well. The Ministry of Industry and Technology and the Higher Education Council (YÖK) also emphasize the importance of such events. In this regard, I thank every colleague and stakeholder involved in organizing the Olympiad. We wish to further develop and continue ROBOTEK.”

SUBÜ’s +1 Education Model

SAMİB President Fatih Kar, who said they have always been ready to support entrepreneurship and technological development in Sakarya, expressed: “Our progress in high value-added industry and technology depends on cultivating qualified people with a project culture. SUBÜ’s +1 Education Model has been an important milestone in this regard. We also strive to provide our utmost support. Previously, we made a first by signing a protocol with SUBÜ for departments guaranteeing employment. ROBOTEK was also a first in our city. The participation rate was quite high. Thanks to the families’ support, a wonderful atmosphere emerged. We believe the outcomes will be positive for both our city and country in the future. I hope the support will increase so that this initiative grows stronger and ROBOTEK continues to develop.”

At the Robot and Technology Olympiad, 46 awards were distributed in 30 categories, including 6 honorable mentions, 3 special jury awards, 3 best team awards, and 5 best design awards.