ARStrobot 2026 – Youth IoT Workshop & Drone Pilot Competition
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Program Description
ARStrobot 2026 is a national-scale STEM outreach initiative organized by Universitas
Adhirajasa Reswara Sanjaya (ARS University) in collaboration with IEEE
Communications Society (ComSoc) Indonesia Chapter. Building on the success of
ARStrobot 2025 : Sumo Robot, Line Follower, Soccer Robot and Creative Robot with 41
team participant, in 2026 this program introduces two new activities: Youth IoT Workshop
and Youth Drone Pilot Competition.
The initiative aims to inspire school-aged children (ages 5–12) and pre-university students to
explore engineering, wireless communication, and IoT applications through hands-on drone
activities.
The program aligns with the IEEE mission of advancing technology for humanity by
demonstrating how communication and drone technology can support disaster logistics. This
program integrates workshops, mentoring sessions, and competitions to provide measurable
STEM learning outcomes.
Rationale for Drone Competition
The choice of drone technology as the centerpiece of ARStrobot 2026 stems from real-world
challenges faced during the Sumatra Aceh disaster in 2025, where massive infrastructure
damage left many communities isolated. Road access was cut off, severely limiting the
distribution of humanitarian aid and logistics. This tragic event highlighted the urgent need
for alternative technologies capable of reaching remote and inaccessible areas.
Drone technology offers a practical solution for disaster logistics, enabling rapid delivery of
food, medicine, and communication tools to affected populations. By introducing a Drone
Logistics Challenge, ARStrobot 2026 prepares the next generation to become disaster-ready
innovators, equipping them with both technical skills and humanitarian awareness. The
competition is designed not only to foster engineering knowledge but also to cultivate
resilience, empathy, and problem-solving skills among youth.
