HKU Robocon Team
About us
Founded in 2004, we are a robotics team representing HKU in the annual ABU Robocon. Since then, we have been crowned champions 5 times, won 1st runner-up 6 times, 2nd runner-up 5 times in local competitions, and 1st runner-up 2 times in international competitions. Our members mainly come from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Computer Science. Regardless of your background, we welcome all passionate and hardworking undergraduate students to join our team.
About ABU Robocon
ABU Robocon is an annual competition held among universities in the Asian-Oceanic region. Each year, the competition is held in different countries. The host country determines the theme and the game rules, which vary annually and often draw inspiration from a local sport or game. Participating teams build two robots and engage in competitive matches against other teams to gain points. Regional competition winners have the opportunity to represent their country abroad in the international event.
Team insights
In our team, members are mainly separated into 3 streams according to their skillset:
- Software Team : Focus on control theories and Robot Operating System (ROS)
- Motor control
- Computer vision
- Mindset of software design
- Programming sensors and actuators
- Electronics Team : Focus on electronic design, circuit theories, MCU firmware programming and master the use of PCB CAD software
- Soldering
- PCB designing
- Circuit theories
- MCU programming
- Mechanical Design :
Focus on mechanical design, manufacturing and assembling robots.
- Use of Solidworks
- Use of manufacturing technology and tools
- Assembling and maintenance of robot
For new recruits, after the completing the Student Initiated Course, new members will be seperated into 3 streams. Further training will be provided. Further training are mainly focused on things that are highly dedicated to our team.
Those who could endure our intensive training scheme and passed the final test will be admitted into our team and take part in Robocon 2026 Contest.
