Key Takeaways from the 2017 RoboMaster Competition
- South China University of Technology emerged victorious at the 2017 RoboMaster competition, highlighting their innovative robotics capabilities.
- Over 7,000 young engineers from across the globe participated, with 32 teams reaching the final stages.
- The event, sponsored by DJI, was a fusion of engineering excellence and entertainment, attracting significant online viewership.
- Participants reported significantly valuable experiences in practical engineering and teamwork.
2017 RoboMaster Competition Highlights Future Robotics Potential
South China University of Technology Claims the Championship Title
Celebrating Innovation in Young Engineers
Shenzhen, China – August 6, 2017 – The annual RoboMaster competition, designed for aspiring engineers, successfully concluded its 2017 edition at the Shenzhen Bay Stadium. With the South China University of Technology from Guangzhou clinching the top prize, they walked away with the coveted gold trophy and a substantial RMB 200,000 cash prize. This year’s competition witnessed a record participation from over 200 teams, totaling 7,000 young engineers, culminating in thrilling battles amongst 32 finalist teams.
DJI, a leader in aerial imaging technology and civilian drones, sponsored RoboMaster. The event encourages participants to engineer next-generation robots that compete for supremacy in a challenging atmosphere. Its rising popularity reflects its dual purpose: to inspire young minds in science and technology while offering captivating entertainment to spectators.
Paul Xu, DJI’s Vice President, mentioned, “RoboMaster began in China and has successfully attracted international teams from countries like the U.S., U.K., Canada, and various Asian nations, transforming it into a global event. This competition uniquely blends innovative engineering, gaming, and entertainment, while providing a platform for exceptional talents to shine and exemplify the impact robotics can have on our daily lives.”
In a groundbreaking collaboration, DJI partnered with Twitch.tv to livestream this year’s competition, engaging over 814,000 online viewers from more than 20 countries.
Reflecting on the experience, Huanpeng Lu, the captain of the winning team, expressed gratitude: “Competing against such talented individuals from around the globe has been an incredible journey. We gained immense knowledge on how to implement theoretical concepts practically while collaborating as a team to innovate something extraordinary.”
Securing second place was Shandong University of Science and Technology, awarded RMB 100,000, while the Taiyuan Institute of Technology took home RMB 50,000 for their third-place finish.
Now in its third year, RoboMaster has piqued the interest of international students within the engineering and robotics sectors. Participants this year hailed from China, the U.S., U.K., Canada, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Macau. The competition benefits from a robust network of support, including partnerships with Twitch, Xilinx, Nvidia, Western Digital, and SanDisk.
For those interested in staying updated on RoboMaster, further information can be found at RoboMaster’s official site.
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About RoboMaster
RoboMaster stands as one of the world’s premier robotics competitions sponsored and organized by DJI. This annual event encourages aspiring engineers to design and construct cutting-edge robots, each team deploying a variety of robot types, such as Standard Robots, Heroes, Engineers, Drones, and Bases, that work together on a challenging battlefield to defeat opponents.
As it garners increasing admiration among the engineering community, RoboMaster also captivates general audiences. This year’s competition attracted hundreds of thousands of students from various countries such as China, the U.S., U.K., Canada, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Macau. For more details, please visit the official RoboMaster website.
About DJI
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