RAJSHAHI, July 1, 2022 (BSS)- A two-day robotics fair named "Robotronics
2.0" ended at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) last
night with the call for more expansion of robotic study and research.

 Organised by the Department of Mechatronics Engineering of RUET, the fair
was held here for the second time aimed at creating a platform for robotics
enthusiasts to express their ideas, strengthen their working skills in
interactive sectors like electrical, electronics, programming, communication
and control.

 The event made a platform for the enthusiasts of robotics, electronics,
programming and mechanics. Officials from renowned companies also enlightened
the event.

 Professor Emeritus of the Department of Physics in Rajshahi University Arun
Kumar Bosak addressed the closing and prize-giving ceremony as the chief
guest while RUET Vice-chancellor-in-Charge Prof Selim Hossain spoke as
special guest with Head of the Department Prof Sajal Kumar Das in the chair.

 Students Welfare Director Prof Rabiul Awal also spoke.

 In the fair, there were varieties of robot-related events such as Robo
Wrestling, Mud Rover, Speed Battle, Poster Presentation and Project
Showcasing.

 Dividing into 79 teams, around 300 students of 35 front-ranking universities
from across the country took part in the two day fair-cum-competition.

 Three winning teams were awarded with prize money and certificates.

 In his remarks, Prof Arun Bosak said the importance and area of robotic
study and research has gradually been increasing across the world. Tendency
of using robots is mounting in various fields from family to state level, he
added.

 He hoped that the event will play a pivotal role in preparing and expanding
fields of robotic study and research in Bangladesh.

 Wide-ranging expansion of modern information and communication technology is
very important to make the nation happy, prosperous, educated and free from
illiteracy, he further said.