Quang Ninh to host Asia-Pacific robot contest
The Asia-Pacific Robot Contest (ABU Robocon) 2024 will take place in the northern province of Quang Ninh’s Ha Long city from August 23 – 27.
Annually held by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), the contest offers a playground for students passionate about robotics from the Asia-Pacific.
Thirteen teams from 12 countries and territories have registered for the contest, including two from Vietnam.
All teams will compete under the theme "Harvest Day", inspired by terraced rice cultivation. Robots must perform tasks that simulate the rice cultivation process, from sowing seeds to harvesting, within a set period of time.
The event is not just a science and technology competition but also an opportunity for young people to connect, learn, and share experiences. Besides official matches, cultural exchanges and sightseeing tours of Ha Long Bay will also be held within the framework of the competition.
It is expected to help Quang Ninh popularise its image, people and culture in particular and Vietnam’s in general to international friends; and contribute to affirming Vietnam’s position in the field of technology.
The event will be broadcast live on Vietnam Television Channel 2 (VTV2), and livestreamed on the social media platform Facebook of VTV2 “Quality of life” on August 25.
Initiated in 2002, ABU Robocon aims to create friendship among young people with similar interests who will lead their countries in the 21st century, as well as help advance engineering and broadcasting technologies in the region.
At the ABU Robocon 2023 in Phnom Penh, Japan was the winner of the grand prix of the competition, followed by Hong Kong (China). Vietnam and China finished third at the event.
