The Universitas Indonesia (UI) Robotics Team proudly brought home three international awards from the FIRA International Robosport Tournament 2025, held at Solo Technopark on June 25–28, 2025. Organized by the Indonesian Robotics Association (PRSI) in collaboration with FIRA Indonesia, the competition gathered 1,052 participants from various countries, featuring diverse categories ranging from rescue missions and technology-based business innovations to autonomous underwater vehicles.
The three awards were achieved through the participation of three UI student teams, comprising a total of 13 students from multiple faculties and disciplines — including the Faculty of Engineering (FT), Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Faculty of Computer Science (FASILKOM), and Faculty of Humanities (FIB).
The Vishwakarma VTOL Team won 1st Place in the Indoor Emergency Services category with their project V2 Nocture — an autonomous quadcopter drone that operates using QR code inputs, a depth camera, and LiDAR, without relying on GPS. Designed for indoor navigation, this drone performs rescue missions based on QR-coded instructions.
The team was led by Muhammad Alif Iqbal (Electrical Engineering 2023), with members Ganda Sibarani (Mechanical Engineering 2023), Christian Zealot De Jonathan Tambunan (Electrical Engineering 2023), and Mikola Syabila (Electrical Engineering 2023). They were supervised by Prof. Dr. Ario Sunar Baskoro, S.T., M.T., M.Eng., Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering FTUI.
“This achievement is not only the result of hard work but also proof that Indonesian innovation can address real-world challenges in rescue technology. Through V2 Nocture, we aim to show that drones can serve as effective solutions for indoor emergency missions,” said Muhammad Alif Iqbal, team leader of Vishwakarma VTOL.
The TRUI Team won 2nd Place in the Creative and Business Innovation Challenge category with their project — an adaptive modular drone designed for multiple sectors, including agriculture, logistics, and security. Built with a lightweight carbon, PETG, and fiberglass frame, the drone can carry up to 5 kg of payload. It features an autonomous control system, navigation sensors, a Xavier Nano mini PC with GPU-based real-time machine learning, and a long-range encrypted communication system. Its modular design allows flexible use of sensors such as multispectral cameras, LiDAR, and gas sensors.
The team consisted of Chylla Hafiz (Physics 2023), Muhammad Nauval Ferry Widya Akmal (Physics 2023), Intan Cahya Ningrum (Physics 2023), and Steven Wijaya Lim (Physics 2023), under the supervision of Dr. Djati Handoko, S.Si., M.Si. (Head of the Physics Department, FMIPA UI) and Prof. Dr. Ario Sunar Baskoro, S.T., M.T., M.Eng.
“We aim to create technological solutions that are not only advanced but also relevant and applicable to the needs of various sectors in society,” said Chylla Hafiz, representative of the TRUI team.
The Autonomous Marine Vehicle (AMV) Team from UI won 2nd Place in the RC Mini Underwater category with their innovation, Mini ROV — a compact underwater vehicle under 30 cm in size, equipped with four brushless motors and a 3D-printed PETG frame. The Mini ROV is controlled via a Pixhawk system connected to a laptop through a tether cable, enabling it to complete underwater missions that demand speed and precision.
The team was composed of Muhammad Farrel Aryaputra Amri (Mechanical Engineering 2023), Anthonius Hendhy Wirawan (Computer Engineering 2023), Ida Bagus Ketut Satya Wira Dharma (Electrical Engineering 2023), Maria Edwige Callista Irawan (Indonesian Literature 2023), and Derrick (Computer Science 2024). They were supervised by Prof. Dr. Ario Sunar Baskoro, S.T., M.T., M.Eng. and Dr. Eng. Ir. Muhammad Arif Budiyanto, S.T., M.T., IPM., lecturers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering FTUI.
“Through Mini ROV, we want to show that innovation in marine technology is not about size, but about design efficiency and resource optimization. This achievement proves that interdisciplinary collaboration can lead to competitive and applicable solutions,” said Muhammad Farrel Aryaputra Amri, representative of the AMV UI team.
The Dean of FTUI, Prof. Kemas Ridwan Kurniawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., expressed his appreciation for these remarkable accomplishments.
“The success of FTUI students in an international event like FIRA Robosport demonstrates the global competitiveness and quality of our talents. This achievement is not only a source of pride for FTUI but also a motivation for all students to continue innovating and contributing to national progress,” he stated.
These achievements support the Indonesian government’s vision of fostering world-class human resources, strengthening research and innovation, and achieving technological independence. FTUI remains committed to nurturing a globally competitive young generation, promoting mastery of advanced technologies, and reinforcing Indonesia’s position as an innovative nation on the global stage.
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