Cortex Robotics, a passionate student team from RUET and BUTEX, has claimed national victory in the 6th Kibo Robot Programming Challenge (Kibo-RPC), a prestigious international robotics competition jointly organized by JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) and NASA.
Led by Muhammad Humam Hossain of BUTEX, the team brings together mechatronics students from Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) across the 2020, 2021, and 2023 batches. This year’s challenge required participants to program autonomous free-flying robots aboard the International Space Station (ISS) a task demanding innovation, precision, and teamwork.
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Outperforming over 100 teams from across the country, Cortex Robotics scored an impressive 289.13 points, securing their place in the international finals, which will be held in Japan.
A Leap for Bangladesh’s Robotics Future
The team’s triumph underscores Bangladesh’s rising profile in robotics and STEM education, marking a proud moment for the nation in the global scientific arena. Their achievement not only demonstrates local talent but also encourages a new generation of students to push beyond borders and engage with frontier technologies.
The upcoming global final will see Cortex Robotics compete with the best student innovators from around the world—working virtually with real-time robotic operations on the ISS, under the eyes of JAXA and NASA engineers.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Cortex Robotics journey from campus classrooms to space simulation labs is a testament to what collaborative learning, curiosity, and dedication can achieve. As they gear up to represent Bangladesh on the world stage, their story serves as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring scientists and engineers across the country.
