A team of graduates from the Faculty of Engineering at Mansoura University has successfully developed and manufactured a robot with 80% local components. This achievement aims to enhance local manufacturing and reduce reliance on imported components in the robotics industry. The team, led by Dr. Sherif El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, utilized their skills and knowledge acquired during their studies to transform their project into a practical product.
The development of the robot is a significant milestone for the team, as it showcases their ability to design, manufacture, and innovate. Dr. El-Badawy emphasized that the goal of increasing local components is to reduce the time and cost associated with importing spare parts, as well as to facilitate maintenance and improve production efficiency. The team aims to increase the local manufacturing percentage to 90% within the next year by locally manufacturing the robot's core component, the engine.
The Faculty of Engineering at Mansoura University has signed a cooperation protocol with the company "Raid Bot" to strengthen the connection between education, industry, and scientific research. This partnership allows students to acquire practical and applied experiences during their undergraduate studies and contributes to product development and future local manufacturing. The project demonstrates the university's focus on graduating students capable of innovation, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship.
The project was featured on the program "From Maspero," presented by journalists Rami Rizwan, Ahmed Samir, and Jomana Maher, under the supervision of Mahmoud Al-Tamimi. The program highlights the importance of such projects in promoting local manufacturing and innovation. The robot's development is a testament to the team's hard work and dedication to applying their knowledge and skills to create a practical product.
The Egyptian government has been emphasizing the importance of local manufacturing and innovation in various industries, including robotics. The development of the robot with 80% local components is a significant step towards achieving this goal. The project also highlights the potential for collaboration between academia and industry to drive innovation and entrepreneurship.
Dr. El-Badawy stressed that the project is a result of the university's efforts to link education with the needs of the labor market and industry. The project also demonstrates the university's commitment to providing students with hands-on experience and practical skills. The development of the robot is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and industry.
The team behind the robot's development is optimistic about the project's future prospects and its potential to contribute to the growth of the local robotics industry. With the aim of increasing local manufacturing to 90% within the next year, the team is working towards further innovation and development. The project serves as an example of the innovative work being done by Egyptian engineers and the potential for local manufacturing and entrepreneurship.
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- A team of graduates from Mansoura University's Faculty of Engineering developed a robot with 80% local components.
