The role of underwater robotics competitions in shaping postgraduate research and industry

<p>This paper investigates the impact of unconventional learning experiences, such as participation in underwater robotics competitions, on the research productivity of postgraduate students after graduation. These experiences provide students with valuable training and hands-on practice in a...

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Main Author: Ahmed Khamies Elshenawy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy Publishing Center 2024-06-01
Series:Robotics: Integration, Manufacturing and Control
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Online Access:http://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/RIMC/article/view/889
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Summary:<p>This paper investigates the impact of unconventional learning experiences, such as participation in underwater robotics competitions, on the research productivity of postgraduate students after graduation. These experiences provide students with valuable training and hands-on practice in a competitive environment. We argue that such experiences are not only beneficial for research but also for developing highly skilled graduates in hardware and software engineering. Furthermore, these competitions can foster an entrepreneurial spirit, motivating graduates to launch their own Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the field of underwater robotics. The paper showcases examples of impactful postgraduate research directly influenced by such experiences, alongside successful startups founded by competition alumni.</p>
ISSN:3009-6987
3009-7967