Breathtaking robot fights: Chasing, confronting, and fighting for every point

The engine roared, the two robots rushed straight up the bridge, collided with each other, the ball bounced out into the middle of the field to the cheers of the audience.

Eighteen robotics teams from technical colleges competed to find the champion - Photo: TRONG NHAN

That was the vibrant atmosphere at the final round of the RacingBots 2025 robot design and competition, held at the Vietnam-Singapore Vocational College on October 24th.

This year, the competition brought together 18 teams from colleges in the southern region, encouraging creativity, the application of technology, and technical skills in robot manufacturing in general and technology in particular.

According to the rules, participating teams must design and build robots according to the organizers' regulations, with strict size and weight limits, using wireless control and a power supply not exceeding 24VDC.

In each match between two teams, robots start from opposite corners of the court, cross the bridge, contest for the ball, and shoot it into the designated basket to score points.

The match between Ho Chi Minh City Vocational College (left) and Vietnam-Singapore College. The robots of both teams are in their starting positions - Photo: TRONG NHAN

The matches on October 24th were all incredibly intense. Some matches were fierce from the very first second, with robots colliding violently as soon as they crossed the bridge, sending the ball flying out of control.

There were also tactical chases, with one team choosing to move around the perimeter to score safely, while the other risked charging into the center for a three-point shot.

The roar of engines, the cheers, and the countdown clock kept the atmosphere at the stadium vibrant until the very last minute.

Owning one of the most powerful robots in the competition, student Nguyen Huy Cuong from Vietnam-Singapore College shared that his team, consisting of two members, consulted numerous robot designs online and then designed an optimized version themselves.

The attacking component is designed like a hammer, capable of pushing or tossing opposing robots into the air.

"Thanks to the competition, we got to directly work on every small detail, assemble and test, and fully experience the process of building a competition robot," Cuong said.

Huy Cuong's team's robot repeatedly knocked its opponent away during the match - Photo: TRONG NHAN

Huy Cuong (right) and his teammates - Photo: TRONG NHAN

Meanwhile, Dang Van Hung, a student at Cao Thang Technical College, shared that his team's robot was inspired by space rovers.

This robot was designed in three months and consists of three main parts: wheels that move using rubber belts for increased traction, a ball-grabbing mechanism that mimics an industrial robotic arm with a gripping force of up to 20kg, and an attack mechanism that has been refined multiple times for maximum effectiveness.

All the components were designed by the team using specialized software and manufactured to industrial standards, ensuring accuracy and durability.

The robot from Cao Thang Technical College is carrying the ball back to score a point - Photo: TRONG NHAN

The robot from Can Tho Vocational College is trying to regain possession of the ball from its opponent - Photo: TRONG NHAN

The robot from Ho Chi Minh City Vocational College was knocked off balance by its opponent while moving on a bridge - Photo: TRONG NHAN

Dr. Tran Hung Phong - Principal of Vietnam-Singapore College - assessed that this year's competing teams were well-prepared and professional.

"Many teams are not only focusing on consistency but also investing in the ability to handle situations intelligently during matches," he said.

According to him, this activity is not simply a technology playground, but also an opportunity for students to learn through practical projects.

"From the initial idea and manufacturing to the control process, the students experience the entire workflow of a real engineer. That is the most important educational value that the competition brings," he shared.

TRONG NHAN

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nhung-man-so-gang-robot-nghet-tho-ruot-duoi-cham-tran-gianh-giat-tung-diem-so-20251024125142895.htm