Putrajaya, 7 November 2025 – The GMI Robotics Society has earned a distinguished second-place award at the University Robotic Competition 2025 (UROCK25), held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) from 5th to 7th November 2025. Competing as the sole polytechnic institute in a field of universities, the team’s achievements underscores GMI commitment to technical excellence and innovative education.
A Standout Performance in Competitive Robotics
The team excelled in the challenging Rope Climbing Robot Presentation category. Their sophisticated design and compelling presentation impressed the judges, securing their position as finalist and ultimately earning them the runner-up accolade. This success highlights the GMI Robotic Society’s advanced technical skills and creative problem-solving abilities.
The Award-Winning Team
This award-winning team consists of multidisciplinary students from the Mechanical Engineering Department (MED) and Electrical Engineering Department (EED):
- Brandon Lim Jing Jie – Semester 5, Diploma of Mechatronics Engineering Technology
- Wan Muhammad Faheem bin Wan Suhaimi – Semester 3, Diploma in Engineering Technology (CNC Precision Technology)
- Muhammad Iman Hakim bin Muhamad Norakmal – Semester 3, Diploma in Engineering Technology (CNC Precision Technology)
- Muhammad Nur Iman bin Zainorizam – Semester 3, Diploma in Engineering Technology (CNC Precision Technology)
- Muhammad ‘Afeeq Farihin bin Mohd Faisal – Semester 3, Diploma in Engineering Technology (CNC Precision Technology)
- Alya Batrisyia Qaisara binti Zulkepli – Semester 1, Diploma of Mechatronics Engineering Technology
This accomplishment reflects the strong support system at GMI, particularly to its club advisors:
- Mr. Mohd Heidir bin Mohd Shah – Programme Coordinator (Mechatronics)
- Ts. Dr. Ahmad Hafiz bin Mohd Hashim – Senior Technical Training Officer (Industrial Automation & Control)
- Dr. Sham Firdaus bin Md Ali – Programme Coordinator (Industrial Communication System)
- Mr. Afiq Farees bin Jamil – Senior Technical Training Officer (Industrial Automation & Control)
GMI’s Spirit of Excellence
The team’s accomplishment at UROCK25 truly reflects GMI’s spirit of innovation and determination. It proves that with passion, collaboration, and perseverance, our students can compete with and outperform peers at the highest national levels.