Hans News Service Hyderabad

VidyaJyothiInstitute of Technology (VJIT), in association with the IEEE Student Branch Chapter and Robotics and Automation Society (RAS), organised ROBOAUTO 2026, a national-level 24-hour robotics hackathon, on July 9.

The event provided engineering students a platform to design, develop and demonstrate innovative robotic and automation solutions for real-world challenges. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Dr N Venkatesh, Secretary, IEEE Hyderabad Section and Senior Director – Engineering, Silicon Labs, as Chief Guest, along with Dr Punit Badeka, Founder, Eon Space Labs, and other dignitaries.

Students competed in challenges including line following, obstacle avoidance, material transport and smart automation, showcasing their technical skills, creativity and problem-solving abilities.

Teams from leading engineering institutions across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh participated in the hackathon. The organisers said ROBOAUTO 2026 reflects VJIT’s commitment to experiential learning, innovation, industry collaboration and nurturing future robotics professionals.