Key Takeaways

• DJI has launched registration for its highly anticipated annual robotics competition, RoboMaster 2018.
• Participants from around the globe can compete for a grand prize of $75,000 USD.
• The event fosters innovation and collaboration among young engineers eager to showcase their skills.
• RoboMaster not only highlights engineering prowess but also draws a significant audience, making it an enthralling spectacle for both competitors and spectators.

DJI Launches Recruitment for Its Annual Robotics Spectacle

Engineers Worldwide Invited to Showcase Their Talents and Compete for $75,000 USD!

DJI, the renowned leader in civilian drone technology and creative imaging, has officially opened registration for its most thrilling iteration of the RoboMaster robotics competition to date. Teams vying for the coveted champion’s title in RoboMaster 2018 will have the chance to secure a trophy, alongside an impressive grand prize valued at $75,000 USD.

What is RoboMaster?

RoboMaster is an exhilarating annual contest inviting teams of aspiring engineers to design and construct next-generation robots that will battle for dominance on RoboMaster’s competitive field. The event has rapidly grown in popularity within the engineering community, culminating in an electrifying finale that attracts live audiences of over 10,000 and draws significant online engagement, as evidenced by the 814,000 views garnered by the 2017 finale on Twitch.tv.

The Competition Framework

Participating teams in RoboMaster consist of full-time college students and their instructors, with provisions allowing non-students to act as advisors. In a bid to draw international competitors and teams from overseas, DJI extends financial and technical support up to $1,500 USD to qualifying teams that advance beyond the proposal stage. Interested parties can find further insights by visiting this link.

Global Participation Encouraged

“DJI is not merely focused on producing exceptional drone technology; we are also dedicated to inspiring and empowering young engineers to demonstrate their prowess to the global stage,” stated Paul Xu, DJI’s Vice President. “RoboMaster has captured the attention of engineering enthusiasts not only in China but across the world. The 2018 contest aims to be a truly international affair, uniting engineering talent from diverse backgrounds to collaborate, learn, and put their skills to the test.”

A Record-Breaking Previous Year

Last year, more than 7,000 participants hailing from 200 universities around the world—including China, the U.S., U.K., Germany, and other regions—registered for the competition. From this pool, 98 teams advanced to the second round, with 32 teams ultimately competing in the final showdown held in Shenzhen, China. A glimpse of the highlights from RoboMaster 2017 can be viewed at this link.

Endorsements from Experts

Esteemed roboticist Vijay Kumar, popularly known as the “father of flying robots” and Dean of Penn Engineering, expressed his admiration after visiting the students engaged in their RoboMaster projects in Shenzhen back in 2016. He remarked, “It is a wonderful opportunity to witness such bright, capable students working on innovative projects, advancing their ideas in robotics while leveraging cutting-edge technology to push the boundaries in this field. These students truly represent our future.”

Sign-Up Details

To register for RoboMaster 2018, please visit: https://www.robomaster.com/en-US.

For further inquiries, interested parties can reach out via email at: robomaster@dji.com.

Stay Connected

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoboMasterDJI/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqRmEsVIa3eTEN5SCKBgeg?view_as=subscriber

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About RoboMaster

RoboMaster, organized and sponsored by DJI, stands out as one of the globe’s most advanced robotics competitions, merging innovative engineering with elements of gaming and entertainment. Designed for teams of budding engineers, the competition challenges them to create cutting-edge robots that vie for intellectual supremacy.

Increasingly popular not just within engineering circles, RoboMaster has also become a captivating and entertaining event for the public. The 2017 competition attracted countless aspiring engineers from diverse countries including China, the USA, the UK, Canada, Germany, Singapore, and more. For additional information, visit https://www.robomaster.com/en-US.