A notable accomplishment was attained by the robotics student team, known as the NG-DSA Team, from the Department of Digital Systems of the University of Thessaly. The team secured first place in the RoboRAVE Greece 2025 National Competition, which was held in Larissa on April 12th. This competition featured participation from student teams representing various universities as well as school students from across Greece. The event was co-organized by the STEM Robotics Academy in collaboration with the Department of Education and Sports of the Larissa Municipality.
The team of the Department of Digital Systems participated in the Mouse Labyrinth category, showcasing a fully autonomous robotic vehicle that is capable of navigating through a complex maze with accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
The team members included Dimitrios Papamargaritis, Dimitrios Dimitriadis, Konstantinos Tzokas, and Charalampos Avgerinos, with Dimitrios Kosmanos, a faculty member of the Robotics Systems course within the Department of Digital Systems curriculum, serving as their coach.
The efforts of the team were significantly bolstered by the Department of Digital Systems, which supplied essential robotic equipment and technical expertise, thereby playing a pivotal role in the team’s preparation for the competition.
The Department of Digital Systems at the University of Thessaly has achieved a significant milestone by securing a position in the RoboRAVE World Championship, scheduled to be held in Beijing, China, from August 25 to August 27, 2025. The team will represent both Greece and the University of Thessaly on an international platform.
This achievement not only signifies a scientific advancement but also provides a substantial contribution to the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:
- Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education – This goal is advanced through the promotion of applied learning and activities in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
- Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Achievements through advancements in robotics and engineering.
- Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals – This goal emphasizes the importance of fostering collaborations among universities, local stakeholders, and educational institutions.
