We are proud to announce that the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (FSB) and the Regional Center of Excellence for Robotic Technologies (CRTA) have once again participated in the Innovation Day conference, held on Saturday, May 17th at the Infobip campus, as part of the project Stemwave – School of the Future.
Over the years, the conference has grown into the largest regional event of its kind and every year pushes the boundaries in showcasing the creativity of young minds.
More than 200 primary and secondary schools from all over Croatia was involved in this educational adventure, and several hundred student teams worked hard on innovative projects from artificial intelligence and robotics.
One of the most important news this year is that the conference For the first time, it was also open to organized groups of schools and associations that are not part of the STEMwave project.. This further expanded the circle of influence and enabled even more students and teachers to become part of the STEMwave community, gain new knowledge and experience, and connect with peers and mentors from across the country.
The conference brought together numerous visitors, and our team took the opportunity to present the activities of the faculty and CRTA through a series of attractive demonstrations. The goal of the event was to popularize the STEM field among students, by showcasing the latest technologies with the support of experts from industry and the education sector.
Our stand was very well visited this year as well - we exhibited robots and drones that brought the world of modern technology closer to children in a fun and safe way. Undergraduate students of Mechatronics and Robotics, as well as members of the Mechatronics Association, provided information about studying at FSB and the opportunities that the STEM field offers.
Students had the opportunity to manage Astro mobile robots and Tello drones, while the Association of Mechatronics Engineers enabled interaction with RoboCup soccer robot, which caused great enthusiasm, especially during the demonstration of a robot playing with a soccer ball and the simultaneous flight of drones.
It attracted particular attention UR5 robotic arm which was solving the famous puzzle – the Towers of Hanoi. Many students recognized the task and first tried to solve it on their own, and then, through a short course, they controlled the robotic arm and moved objects independently.
Visitors also had the opportunity to see Prusa 3D printer in action – we made colorful pendants and souvenirs, which especially delighted the youngest.
We would like to thank all the students who represented us so well and shared their knowledge and enthusiasm:
Andrija Adamović, Matej Čok, Lucijan Fišter, David Mihić, Ivan Noršić and Matija Pongračić, and to the younger researcher Patrik Putanec.
The project was co-financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund
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