BracU’s Automorph secures gold on global stage
From the crop fields of Agrimorph to the frontlines of disaster defense, Brac University’s Automorph has done it again- this time, striking gold. At the International Invention Expo, held in Indonesia from 8th to 11th August, Team Automorph outperformed over 270 competitors from around the world to secure the Gold Medal and a Special Award from the Malaysia Innovation Invention Creativity Association.
Their chosen device this time? Rokkho-Bot, a name derived from the Bengali word রক্ষা, meaning protection. This IoT-enabled all-terrain rover is engineered for the toughest missions: safeguarding lives, protecting the environment and tackling hazardous situations beyond human reach.
Fitted with sensors for gas, temperature, and air quality, a three-degree-of-freedom robotic arm for handling dangerous materials safely, and a built-in drone bay for quick aerial deployment, Rokkho-Bot is more than a machine. It is a guardian on wheels. The team leader, Ezhar Hossain Ifty (EEE, Fresher), comments, “Innovation is about resilience. We built Rokkho-Bot with sleepless nights and countless trials, proving that passion and teamwork can carry even first-year students to international success.”
Their main challenge was the wheel system. Attaching the belt to a body weighing over 50 kg was difficult, requiring the assistance of 2-3 people. They simplified the design so the wheel system slides using only a 15-taka screw. They credit their success to persistence and a trial-and-error approach. Night vision, solar-assisted power, and multi-channel communication ensure that Rokkho-Bot not only survives in hostile environments but thrives.Just months ago, they won silver with AgriMorph, a smart farming solution. Now, they have reached the top of the podium with Rokkho-Bot. Ifty states, “It’s okay to burn the board, see the smoke, or find a red line in your code; every mistake is a step towards success.”
