BRAC University Robotics Club (ROBU) arranged an intra University ROBU Fest on March 29, 2016 Auditorium of BRACU. This fest has created the opportunity to have a competition between the robotics enthusiasts and show others what talents they got.
The fest started with the competition of path finding robot at 10:30 am. It was the fifth time BRAC University arranged path-finding robot competition in its campus. On that day 12 team competed against each other and finally the team “Hanif Poribohon” became the champion. The “Code-igniter” and “United Nerds” achieved 2nd & 3rd runners-up in serially.
Then, gradually the other competitions such as Idea contest and 3D competition took place. Next, at 3.30pm, there was an event for BRACU alumni where our respected alumni shared their ideas and thoughts on robotics. The guests of the ROBU Fest-16 were faculty members- Dr. Md. Khalilur Rhaman, Dr Md. Hakikur Rahman, Mr. Amitabha Chakrabarty, Mr. Rubel Biswas, Mr. Supriyo Shafkat Ahmed, Dr. Muhammad Abul Hasan, Mr. Hossain Arif, Md. Shamsul Kaonain, Mr. Tamal Adhikary, Mr. Samiul Islam, Mr. Risul Karim and Mr. Aldrin Nippon Bobby and Alumni- Mr. Junayed, Md. Mahbubur and Mr. Adnan Hossain.
The fest was concluded by giving away the prizes and certificates. They were awarded with crest and prize money for their ideas and projects. The most appealing part of this fest was, in the idea contest, the best idea giver was assured to get all the support from ROBU to get that project done. Also they were able to interact and share ideas with the best speakers, trainers and alumni.