The Central and Highland Region Qualifying round of the Vietnam Robot Contest (Robocon) 2014 was held from April the 3rd to 5th at the Physical Education Center of the Danang University of Technology. Spectators had the opportunity to witness many thrilling performances and spectacular wins on the first day. Initiated by India, host of the 2014 Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2014 (ABU Robocon), the theme “A Salute to the Parenthood” sings the praises of the love of parents for their children.
The DTU team performs at Robocon 2014
The qualifying round saw the participation of twenty teams from five colleges and universities in the Central Region. They were DTU, the Danang University of Technology, the University of Telecommunications, Dong A University and the Ha Tinh College of Technology. The winning teams advanced to the National finals, taking place in Nha Trang in May.
According to the rules, the twenty teams were divided into four groups, competing in a round-robin format with three tasks, the Seesaw, Pole Walk and Swing. Then the “robot child” was required to climb a ladder in the middle of the battle field. The “Robot child” that waved a flag at the top of the ladder scored a SHABAASH “knock-out” point.
DTU supporters
In particular, after leaving its hand-controlled mother, the automatic “robot child” had to perform some very difficult tasks by itself.
In the qualifying round, the eight teams impressed the judges with their excellent preparation and performance. Despite several unexpected incidents, the DTU-CÐN and DTU-CMU1 teams handily defeated the competition to top Group A. The DTU-EROS team overwhelmed the Tech-Dragon team from Ha Tinh College of Technology and won the SHABAASH “knock-out”.
DTU-EROS team wins the most "knock-out" points at the contest
Cheering on the DTU victories on the first day, Ho Thi My Chau, a DTU Accounting student of class K19KKT4, said:
"I saw that all the DTU teams made bold efforts to win. Their consistency and strength have been demonstrated in every performance so far. I am so proud of them."
"DTU Robocon teams are terrific. We believe in them and hope they will win again in upcoming contests." said Le Trung Tin of K19CMU TPM4, in the International School.
DTU won four out of six SHABAASH “knock-outs” scored in three sessions, of which DTU-TITAN won one and DTU-EROS three. DTU-EROS is considered to be the strongest team with the most “knock-outs” in the shortest time. Six out of the twelve best teams in the regional qualifying round competing in the finals on April the 5th were the DTU teams DTU-CÐN, DTU-CMU1, DTU-EROS, DTU-TITAN, DTU-LIGHTING and DTU-BAMBOO.
The Central Region Qualifying round provided spectators with thrilling and spectacular performances. Let’s hope that with their strong competitive spirit and team-work, DTU will prove their ability and win again in the Robocon 2014 finals.
(Media Center)