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East West University National RoboFest (often abbreviated as EWU NRF or locally as NRF) is an annual national robotics and technology symposium held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is organized and hosted exclusively by the East West University Robotics Club (EWURC).[1]

The event serves as a platform for university, college, and school students across the country to participate in various engineering, programming, and robotics competitions. In 2024, the festival became one of the largest gatherings of robotics enthusiasts in Bangladesh, hosting over 2,000 participants from more than 85 institutions.[2]

Overview

The symposium focuses on testing participants' engineering, strategic, and tactical skills through competitive segments. It aims to bridge the gap between theoretical academia and practical technology applications in Bangladesh. The festival is supported by national tech entities, including the ICT Division of Bangladesh.[3]

Competition Segments

The festival hosts multiple technology and robotics arenas, which typically include:

  • Robo Soccer: A competition where remote-controlled or autonomous robots compete in a simulated soccer match.
  • Line Follower Robot (LFR): An autonomous robot racing competition.
  • Hackathon: A software and hardware development challenge.
  • Capture The Flag (CTF): A cybersecurity and network exploitation competition.
  • Project Showcasing: An exhibition of innovative engineering projects.
  • Esports: Digital gaming tournaments including Valorant and EA Sports FC 24.

See also

  • East West University, Bangladesh
  • List of robotics competitions

References

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