Team RoboManipal

RoboVerse Edition #7 is out! AI-driven automation, dexterous robotic hands, and Mars-ready rovers are redefining what's possible. This edition covers the latest breakthroughs, from hydraulic quadrupeds built for extreme environments to self-driving delivery bots reshaping urban logistics. Plus, an exclusive look at Team RoboManipal’s advancements as we gear up for RoboCup@Work. Let’s push the boundaries of innovation!  #Robotics #Innovation #RoboManipal

Team RoboManipal is proud to announce our sponsorship with EaseMyTrip.com! We are pleased to share that we’ve officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EaseMyTrip! One of India’s most trusted travel brands, known for its seamless travel services, and a strong network of over 70,000 travel agents.  This partnership will greatly enhance our travel logistics, by offering exclusive flight discounts as we travel to compete at both national and international levels. With EaseMyTrip on board, we will proudly showcase their brand at every competition and event, featuring their logo on our team brochures, banners, and prominently on our robot. We look forward to collaborating and reaching new milestones through this partnership.

Team RoboManipal had the fantastic opportunity to showcase their bots at the Innovation Mela organized by E-cell, MIT Manipal. This event brought together exhibits from medicine, cutting - edge technologies, startups, MSME’s. Our stall stood out with its vibrant banners and exciting selection of bots proudly displaying the competition robots, innovative research projects and our ongoing work for RoboCup 2025. Throughout the event, we engaged with a diverse audience, including enthusiastic schoolchildren, respected professors, and experienced industry professionals. The energy at our stall was vibrant, sparking insightful conversations and thoughtful questions. It was inspiring to share the passion and creativity behind our projects with so many people, and the feedback we received was invaluable. The team had the brilliant opportunity to visit the stalls of various startups and MSME, gaining an insight into the industry of robotics and automation. We would like to thank E-Cell, MIT Manipal for giving us this exposure. Events like this remind us why we love what we do—connecting with others, sharing our work, and learning from both industry leaders and fellow students. We’re excited for more opportunities to continue growing, inspiring, and innovating in the future.

RoboVerse Edition #6 is Here! From humanoid robots racing humans to six-legged robotic dogs braving Antarctica, this edition takes you through the latest breakthroughs in robotics. Explore AI-powered warehouse automation, wildfire-fighting drones, and Team RoboManipal’s advancements in object detection. Plus, an in-depth look at how SolidWorks fuels our designs!

RoboVerse Edition #5 is here! Discover how humanoid AI robots are reshaping service industries, NASA’s Firefly Blue Ghost mission is unlocking lunar exploration, and innovative underwater habitats are transforming marine science. Don’t miss updates on Team RoboManipal’s ground-breaking projects! Dive in and be inspired!

A new year, a new chapter begins! In the fourth edition of RoboVerse, we dive into drone deliveries redefining logistics, microrobots revolutionizing healthcare, and Boston Dynamics shaking up warehouse automation. We also bring you the latest updates on Team RoboManipal’s cutting-edge projects! Here’s to celebrating the future of robotics—one innovation at a time.

Team RoboManipal was given an incredible opportunity to participate in the Research Day Exhibition organized by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The event took place at KMC Greens, where a vibrant collection of stalls showcased a variety of medical, technical, and artistic displays! Our team’s stall was adorned with our banners and the many bots we created over the past year. We showcased our innovations from Robocon, Technoxian, as well as our finest research projects and patents. However, this event was more than just a chance to display our creations. It provided a platform to connect with a diverse community, all eager to learn and driven by a passion for discovery and innovation. We had the chance to interact with many inquisitive minds—from excited, curious school children to tenured professors and industry experts. Our stall became a hub for learning, questions, and inspiration. The team took turns explaining the hard work and dedication behind our creations to everyone who stopped by. It was truly rewarding to see the excitement and interest in the bots we’ve spent the past year refining. We’re incredibly grateful for the exposure and feedback we received. Events like this are what drive us to keep learning, building, and growing. We are also thrilled to have secured the 2nd Best Stall award in the technical category. We hope to honor this title by continuing with pride and renewed determination as we explore the limitless possibilities in robotics. We’re looking forward to many more events like this, where we can share our work, inspire future roboticists, and learn—not just from industry experts but also from the incredible students in neighboring stalls who share the same passion as ours. Here’s to a future full of creativity, innovation, and progress!

Welcome to the Third Edition of the RoboVerse Newsletter! In this edition, we explore cutting-edge advancements in robotics, from Toyota’s humanoid basketball robot to the ground-breaking robotic scavenger bot. We’re also thrilled to share updates on our latest project developments! Join us as we celebrate innovation, and shape the future of robotics.  Enjoy the read! #Robotics #Innovation #RoboManipal

ROSCON 24' - Where Ideas Meet Innovation An outstanding chance to connect with other like-minded ROS enthusiasts, from experts to beginners, ROSCON is an event for anyone and everyone to come together, learn, and share their passion in robotics. This year, several of our team members proudly represented Team RoboManipal at ROSCON India 2024, held from December 4th to 6th at the J N Tata Auditorium, IISC, Bangalore. They immersed themselves in all that ROSCON has to offer, gaining a deeper appreciation for ROS and robotics.  ROSCON presented many engaging ways to connect with the vibrant ROS community. The event featured insightful keynote speeches, thought-provoking panels, hands-on workshops, and the opportunity for one-on-one interactions with industry leaders. It was truly an insightful platform to learn more about the pioneers shaping the field! Learning had opportunities galore through the leadership from individuals such as Geoff Biggs, Yadunund Vijay, Angelo Corsaro and several more. Innovative ventures such as @Rigit.io and NMotion, coupled with corporations like Orangewood Labs, staged their workshops and speeches exposing the work being achieved, presented by people actively involved in the robotics industry. From Angelo Corsaro’s session on Zenoh to Sanjana Kumari’s experience with Rigit.io, the schedule was jam-packed with valuable takeaways and inspiring ideas. We thank all the exhibitors who, with their creative implementations of the ROS ecosystem through fascinating projects, gave us a feel of their innovative work. The display of RigBetel Labs, Strider Robotics, Team Vicharaka IISc, and xTerra Robotics, among many others, inspired and motivated the team members by reinforcing the appreciation for boundless possibilities that technology can be and led them to push their own limits of work at RoboManipal. More than just a conference, ROSCON opened the door to a worldwide community of similarly motivated individuals working towards developing this continuously evolving field and in the process, giving our team members an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with professionals globally. After attending the event, they return with new ideas and commitment to robotics and technology. We would like to extend our warmest appreciation to the organizers and sponsors of ROSCON India 2024 - Open Robotics, Acceleration Robotics, RigBetel Labs, ARTPARK, IISC Bangalore, and NVIDIA for having given us this opportunity and incredible learning experience. We eagerly look forward to attending many more such events in the future as we strive to achieve greater heights and deepen our knowledge. Let's continue to drive change, one innovation at a time!

RoboVerse Edition #2 is out! Dive into stories of innovation—from Atlas redefining industrial robotics and Ascento Guard revolutionizing security to the D-Ankle transforming mobility and our Server Bot advancing automation. Stay updated on our projects, global robotics insights, and the future of AI and automation. Join us, don't forget to subscribe! #Robotics #Innovation #RoboManipal