IPB University Robotics Team Takes Third Place at the Singapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition
The IPB University robotics team “Agrisena Aerial” achieved a notable accomplishment by placing third in the Singapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition (SAFMC). This competition is a prestigious international event that challenges participants to design and build innovative flying machines.
The Agrisena Aerial team consists of students from various faculties: Lu’luul Maulidiyah, Alvian Raihan Ramadan, and Syilma Zinata Aulia, who serves as the pilot, all from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Additionally, Alicia Maharani from the Vocational School of Computer Engineering, Okta Fitra Vidian, and Muhammad Rafly Adhi Prathama as mechanics from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, as well Annisya Jo Shafira from the Faculty of Agriculture, all contribute to strengthening the team.
In the competition, the team developed a flying robot, or drone, capable of carrying out complex missions, such as picking up a payload, navigating a maze like course, and dropping the payload into a box of the corresponding color.
Team leader Lu’luul Maulidiyah said, “Alhamdulillah, we are very grateful for this achievement. The process was not easy. However, thanks to teamwork, continuous research year after year, and support from the Directorate of Student Affairs, the Vocational School, the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, and the Department of Physics, this achievement was finally realized successfully.”
“We are also very grateful for the contributions and guidance from the PRPM team and the alumni who provided direction and support throughout the preparation process leading up to the competition. Thanks to this collaboration, we were able to deliver the best results.”
She noted that this achievement is expected to serve as a foundation for the team’s future research. “We hope this success can serve as a basis for further research while also inspiring the next team to bring IPB to international robotics competitions,” she said.
The SAFMC competition was attended by more than 20 teams from various countries, including Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia. SAFMC is organized by DSO National Laboratories in collaboration with the Science Centre Singapore. The competition is open to participants from both within and outside the country, featuring various categories such as drone swarms and unpowered gliders.
In addition to testing technical skills, the event also emphasizes the participants’ creativity and problem-solving abilities in designing innovative flying machines. (dh) (IAAS/PRO)
