Aramco has joined forces with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team and World Robot Olympiad to introduce the Aramco Innovation Award, a new international accolade that highlights outstanding achievements in robotics design and technology.
This award is designed to motivate and acknowledge young talents who demonstrate exceptional creativity, problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and technical prowess. The inaugural Aramco Innovation Award will be bestowed at the 2024 World Robot Olympiad international final, scheduled for November 28-30 in İzmir, Turkiye. It will be awarded to the triumphant team in the future innovators category (senior age group). Over 5,500 teams and 15,000 students from across the globe will vie for this prestigious award.
At the international final, 48 teams from 45 countries will be in contention for the prize. The winning team will receive an exclusive Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team Innovation Experience, which includes a visit to the AMR Technology Campus in Silverstone, the heart of British motorsport.
Khalid A. Al-Zamil, Aramco's vice president of public affairs, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to launch the Aramco Innovation Award as part of our commitment to nurturing future innovators in science, technology, engineering, and math. Through our partnership with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team and World Robot Olympiad, we aim to ignite young minds to explore the endless possibilities in robotics and support the next generation of STEM professionals.”
Luca Furbatto, engineering director of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team, added, “We are delighted to collaborate with Aramco to provide this unique tour of our technology campus in Silverstone to the winners of the Aramco Innovation Award. This opportunity allows students to witness firsthand how a Formula One® team functions and is expected to inspire the next cohort of designers and engineers through STEM initiatives.”
The Aramco Innovation Award honors young innovators who leverage robotics to tackle real-world issues. By celebrating these accomplishments, Aramco and its partners are fostering future technology pioneers who will influence the technological landscape of tomorrow.
Claus Ditlev Christensen, secretary general of WRO, remarked, “Introducing the Aramco Innovation Award at this year’s WRO international final aligns with our continuous mission to inspire young innovators. This partnership with Aramco and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team offers students an unparalleled opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology. We are confident that these future leaders hold the potential to propel the next era of robotics advancements.”
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