ITS Robotics Team Claims 16 Global Titles

The Robotics Team from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) has once again shown its strength on the global stage, securing 16 awards at the Federation of International Robot Association (FIRA) Roboworld Cup 2025, held in Daegu, South Korea. FIRA is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the global robotics industry and serving as a platform for researchers to exchange ideas and innovations. This year, ITS participated in three competition categories: autonomous car robots, adult-size humanoid robots, and kid-size humanoid robots. 

According to the ITS Robotics Team Coordinator, Mr. Muhtadin, the university was represented by two sub-teams, Iris and Ichiro. In the autonomous car category, Team Iris achieved outstanding results by winning 1st place in both the Physics Pro and Race challenges, while also securing 2nd place in the Urban challenge. 

Meanwhile, Team Ichiro dominated the adult-size humanoid category, sweeping 1st place in five events: the United Challenge, All-round, Manipulation, Hybrid, and Mobility. Ichiro also deployed two teams in the kid-size humanoid category, which consistently reached the podium across all events. The first team captured second place in the All-round, Manipulation, Hybrid, and Mobility challenges. Meanwhile, the second team also secured strong results by achieving third place in the same four events: All-round, Manipulation, Hybrid, and Mobility. 

Before competing in the main event at EXCO, Daegu, from August 11 to 15, 2025, the ITS Robotics Team had conducted extensive research and innovation since February 2025. Their preparations included submitting scientific papers detailing robot specifications and material usage, as well as continuous evaluations during trial phases. 

The team’s accomplishments at the FIRA Roboworld Cup also reflect ITS’ strong commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by fostering cutting-edge research and developing technologies that can strengthen future industries. At the same time, the competition experience itself embodies Goal 4 (Quality Education), as it provides students with hands-on learning, international exposure, and the opportunity to transform classroom knowledge into real-world innovation. Through these efforts, ITS not only promotes academic excellence but also prepares the next generation of engineers to create meaningful solutions for society.