PHNOM PENH, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2023 (ABU Robocon) was held in Cambodia on Sunday, with the participation of 14 college groups from greater than 10 international locations.
Held on the Morodok Techo National Stadium within the nation’s capital Phnom Penh, the occasion attracted groups of younger college college students from Cambodia, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.
Speaking on the occasion, Cambodia’s Information Minister Neth Pheaktra stated this worldwide occasion supplied a chance for college college students to show their technological capabilities, share experiences, and present cultural variety.
Noting that is the primary such occasion hosted by Cambodia, he stated the competition showcases the progress of Cambodia’s robotic expertise to the world.
Pang Chamnan, Robocon Cambodia director of the state-run National Television of Cambodia (TVK), which co-organized the occasion with ABU, stated “Casting flowers over Angkor Wat” and “Throwing rings into poles” are the themes of the competitors for this yr.
He stated the annual competitors, throughout which a pair of robots are required to finish a process inside a timeframe, is meant to advance engineering and broadcasting applied sciences within the area and to foster friendships amongst younger folks with comparable pursuits.
“Hosting such an international event has provided an opportunity for Cambodia to display the potential of its human resources in robotics as well as to showcase its culture and tradition to the world,” Chamnan advised Xinhua.
The end result of the half-day contest confirmed Japan was the winner of the grand prix of the ABU Robocon 2023, adopted by China’s Hong Kong, whereas China and Vietnam each ranked third.
At the occasion, Cambodia handed over the ABU Robocon flag to Vietnam, the occasion’s host in 2024.