By DayakDaily Team
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7: The annual signature robotics competition, Petrosains RBTX Challenge, will return for its sixth edition, and registration is now open from May 6 to July 31.
According to a press release issued yesterday (May 6), a launch event was held yesterday at Petrosains, The Discovery Centre and officiated by the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Malaysia, Chang Lih Kang, and chief executive officer (CEO) of Petrosains Sdn Bhd, Ezarisma Azni Mohamad.
“Building on the success of previous years, Petrosains RBTX Challenge will continue to maintain its three core categories—Robo Tracer, Robo Sumo, and Innovation—with eight sub-categories, all under the theme of sustainability.
“This overarching focus highlights PETRONAS’ commitment to fostering innovation that aligns with environmental stewardship and societal well-being,” said Ezarisma.
Ezarisma elaborated that artificial intelligence (AI) will also be featured prominently in the Robo Tracer category to enrich the competition and equip participants with vital skills relevant to the rapidly evolving landscape of robotics and AI technologies.
“Furthermore, aiming to uplift the rich cultural heritage of Malaysia’s indigenous communities, the Innovation category this year introduces a new sub-category, namely ‘Indigenous Culture & Technology’, specially designed for indigenous students in Malaysia, emphasising digital inclusion and community development while honouring knowledge and promoting environmental sustainability.
“By embracing these advancements and incorporating them into the competition framework, participants are encouraged to innovate and contribute meaningfully to a more sustainable future,” he said.
Petrosains RBTX Challenge is structured to provide participants with basic designing, coding, and sensor training in robotic development and to educate the public on the evolving digital era driven by the convergence of advanced technologies such as robotics, AI and Internet of Things (IoT).
The competition is organised by Petrosains, PETRONAS’ social impact arm for powering knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and has empowered over 50,000 individuals, both domestically and internationally, since its inception in 2018.
Participating teams will be required to submit video entries showcasing their robots completing challenges or presenting innovative ideas.
The grand finals will be held later in October this year, and winners will stand to receive cash prizes worth more than RM48,000, as well as e-certificates from Petrosains.
For more information and registration details, visit https://rbtxchallenge.com/. — DayakDaily
