Archive · 21 Nov 2025
UAE Team of Indian-Origin Students Wins 'Robotics Olympics' Gold
A team of Indian-origin students from the UAE won the 'Robotics Olympics' for the first time in 36 years.
Their project helps protect endangered plants using a special jelly and AI, making experts very impressed.
UAE team, represented by Indian-origin students, won gold at the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge
This is the UAE's first gold medal in 36 years at the global robotics event
The winning project, 'STASH', is a bio-preservation system for endangered species
The team used sodium alginate hydrogel and AI tools to create a 3D-printed preservation kit
MIT and Lam Research experts praised the students' innovative and low-cost solution
- Who
- UAE team of Indian-origin students: Riya Mehra, Aarya Parekh, Aarush Pancholi, Aditya Anand, Krithin Satya, Simran Mehra, Sreya Binoy Nair, Aryan Goyal
- What
- Won gold medal at the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge
- When
- October 28 to November 1, 2025
- Where
- Panama City
- Why
- To create a simple, low-cost, and scientific solution to preserve endangered species
Focus on Innovation
Emphasis on Practical Application
Use of AI Tools
Focus on Innovation
Showcases the team's innovative thinking
Emphasis on Practical Application
Demonstrates the project's practicality and adaptability
- Event
- 2025 FIRST Global Challenge
- Team Captain
- Aarush Pancholi
- Winning Project
- 'STASH' - Bio-preservation system for endangered species
- Preservation Material
- Sodium alginate hydrogel
- Additional Tools
- AI tools and 3D-printed kit