The AUK robotics competition returned to Duhok this week, hosting its third annual event. The American University of Kurdistan (AUK) welcomed students, engineers, and technology enthusiasts to the campus. The event highlighted innovation, creativity, and the region’s growing commitment to global technological progress.
Additionally, organized by the Department of Electrical and Communications Engineering, the AUK robotics competition featured eight student-built machines. These robots competed in speed, strength, and strategic ability. Each creation was fully designed and built by the students. They demonstrated problem-solving skills and practical application of theoretical knowledge.
Therefore, the competition emphasized the university’s dedication to modern technology. Students applied principles of electronics, mechanics, and physics to their machines. They showcased innovation that goes beyond classroom learning. This event allows youth in Kurdistan to actively participate in global tech trends rather than just observe.
Two AUK students built an advanced electronic car and powered it with a 12-volt battery. They designed it for strong mobility, high strength, and long durability. The robot could push opponents while defending itself, even when flipped upside down. Mahshad Murad, one of the creators, explained, “The robot pushes other robots but defends itself and keeps operating if upside down.”
Moreover, other entries included a biomimetic robot inspired by a rhinoceros. Songul Salam, a student involved in this project, said, “We based our design on the rhinoceros to make the robot strong and defensive.” The students carefully selected materials to ensure stability and impact resistance.
Another competitor featured a four-motor drive with a lifting “Flipper” mechanism. Hazhi Dler described the machine’s ability to push and lift opponents. This added vertical strategy demonstrated advanced engineering skills and tactical design.
Therefore, the AUK robotics competition reflects the university’s goal of fostering innovation. Dean Razaq Farhadi emphasized that skills from the event have real-world applications. “Robots can solve issues in factories, urban planning, and many other fields,” he said. Farhadi also noted the importance of keeping pace with global technological trends to avoid falling behind.
By hosting this event, AUK inspires students to create solutions for Kurdistan’s future. Through design, programming, and hands-on construction, youth gain skills to develop smart cities, factories, and advanced technologies.
The third AUK robotics competition proved that Duhok’s students are ready for global challenges. With creativity, resilience, and technical knowledge, the next generation is preparing to drive the region’s technological progress forward.
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