BUET hosts Robo Carnival
Staff Reporter :
A two-day “NWPGCL-BUET Robo Carnival 2026” was inaugurated on Thursday, organised by the BUET Robotics Society in collaboration with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and sponsored by North-West Power Generation Company Limited.
The primary objective of this carnival is to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application for students. The event highlights how robotics, automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can drive sustainable development.
Honourable Education Adviser Prof. Dr. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar inaugurated the event as the Chief Guest. Along, Mohammad Saiful Islam, Hon’ble Secretary of Energy and Mineral Resources Division attended as the Special Guest.
BUET Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Abdul Hasib Chowdhury, Prof. Dr. A.B.M. Harun-Ur-Rashid, Head of the Department of EEE and Prof. Dr. Md. Zahurul Haq, Dean of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering also attended the event.
The two-day carnival features a diverse array of technology-driven competitions and exhibitions, with a primary focus on the Power Up 4.0-Idea Challenge, where university students will present innovative solutions for power generation, energy management and smart grids to be evaluated by industry experts.
Among the competitions cantered on solving real-world challenges, the Fire Fighting Bot Competition requires participants to demonstrate the ability of autonomous robots to detect and extinguish fires, while the Aerial Drone Competition tests skills in drone control, navigation and obstacle avoidance.
The Line Follower Challenge tasks teams with proving their expertise in robot programming and precision control and as a major attraction for spectators, Robo Wrestling will showcase the mechanical strength and strategic manoeuvring of robots.
To inspire the next generation, a Robo Olympiad has been organised for school and college students.
Alongside a Project Showcasing segment where participants can present problem-solving robotic projects that highlight the vast potential for future industrial application and research.
