15 Feb 2024 Croatian Students from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing Won a Prestigious International Competition in Robotics with the Support of DOK-ING
Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 2024. – Croatian students from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing won, with DOK-ING’s support, the prestigious Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge, held in February in Abu Dhabi. This biennial event stands as a testament to their dedication and ingenuity in the field of robotics, showcasing Croatia’s prowess on a global stage.
“DOK-ING with its expertise in unmanned systems sees this kind of competition as the advancement of robotics and sophisticated digital solutions serving as the cornerstone for the transformative evolution of business processes, education, and society. It embodies our vision for a future that is not only bright but also globally progressive. We take immense pride in nurturing and supporting the rising talents of tomorrow, whom we’ve had the privilege to sponsor. Through this initiative, we are dedicated to fostering heightened competitiveness within the technological sphere and supporting new innovative projects in Croatia and beyond.“, emphasised Ante Bakić, DOK-ING Member of the Board.
The objective of this year’s robotic competition in Abu Dhabi was to design a fully autonomous unmanned ship capable of autonomously retrieving cargo from another vessel in collaboration with drones. Croatia’s remarkable achievement in claiming the top spot underscores our nation’s ascent to the pinnacle of global innovation. The students from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (known by its Croatian acronym FER) not only emerged victorious ahead of elite universities but also showcased Croatia’s unwavering commitment to excellence on the world stage. This prestigious award is a resounding affirmation of Croatian brilliance in the global arena.
“The preparation took almost two years, but it showed us how much we can do, and competitions and awards like this are confirmation that everything we develop has its application. Considering that part of the team of the Laboratory for Robotics and Intelligent Control Systems operated the unmanned aerial vehicle, we have now proved that the sky’s the limit!”, stated Ph.D. Stjepan Bogdan from FER of the University of Zagreb.
ABOUT DOK-ING
DOK-ING is an engineering powerhouse of heavy-duty robotics & autonomous systems. The company is an international market leader with over 80% of the market share in 40+ countries globally. By integrating its innovations and new technologies, DOK-ING develops and manufactures robotic & autonomous systems to protect human lives & property in dull, dirty & dangerous environments, known to responders, primarily in Military Engineering, CBRNe, Emergency Response, Counter-terrorism & Underground Mining. The headquarter is in the Croatian capital Zagreb, and, besides the European office, DOK-ING is incorporated on the following continents: North America, Africa & Asia. In more than 30 years of being in the business, the company has been recognized for changing the industrial landscape with its innovative approach and won many international “doing business and industrial” awards in innovations and technologies.
