Published: 24 July 2026 - 07:00 WIB - Views: 0 views
[unsoed.ac.id, Friday, 24/7/2026] Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (Unsoed) has once again recorded a national-level achievement through its student organization, the Soedirman Robotic Team (SRT), which secured Second Runner-Up at the Indonesian ABU Robot Contest (KRAI) 2026. The competition, held from July 9–12, 2026, at the University of Jember, is part of a program by the Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs aimed at fostering student talent in engineering, technology, and innovation.
At KRAI 2026, which carried the theme “Robot Kungfu,” each team was challenged to design two robots capable of working collaboratively to complete various missions, including assembling weapons, collecting Kung-Fu Scrolls (KFS), and executing an autonomous Tic-Tac-Toe game strategy.
Unsoed fielded Team Blakasutha, led by M. Syhamsuddin and consisting of 20 students from various academic years and disciplines. The team demonstrated strong competitive performance among 28 top universities across Indonesia that qualified from a total of 40 applicants.
In the competition, Team Blakasutha developed two robots, IRONEXA and ENGINARA, designed to operate in an integrated system to complete all challenges in accordance with the ABU Robocon 2026 regulations.
Team leader M. Syhamsuddin explained that the robots’ key strength lies in their ability to move autonomously with high precision. He noted that the changing competition themes each year require continuous innovation through the integration of multiple disciplines, including mechanical design, electronics, control systems, embedded systems, artificial intelligence, and robot programming.
He also revealed that preparations for KRAI 2026 began in September 2025, shortly after the competition theme was announced. Over nearly ten months, the team underwent an intensive development process covering regulation studies, concept design, mechanical and electronic engineering, software development, system integration, as well as repeated testing and performance refinement, all under the guidance of faculty advisors and with support from SRT alumni.
“This achievement is the result of the dedication, teamwork, and commitment of all team members. Throughout the robot development process, we not only learned technical skills but also strengthened communication, solved problems systematically, and worked toward a shared goal,” said Syhamsuddin.
He added that participating in KRAI provided valuable learning experiences, enhancing both collaboration skills and competencies in robotics, control systems, electronics, and programming. These experiences will serve as important capital in facing future technological challenges.
Moving forward, the Soedirman Robotic Team aims to continue advancing robotic technology, particularly in autonomous movement, system stability, and the optimization of hardware-software integration, to compete more strongly in national and international robotics competitions.
This achievement reflects Unsoed’s commitment to supporting the development of student talent in science and technology. Through the Soedirman Robotic Team, students are encouraged to innovate, strengthen a culture of research, and produce technological works that contribute meaningfully to scientific advancement and national development.
