Amman: Students from Al-Hussein Bin Talal University's Faculty of Engineering secured top positions in Jordan's inaugural Wall-Climbing Robot Competition, marking a new achievement for the university in engineering innovation and applied research.
According to Jordan News Agency, the university's two teams ranked among the top 10 out of 40 teams representing Jordanian universities that competed in the event. The participating teams were Robogrip, comprising Osama Shawashi, Marwan Sbeihat, Farah Al-Fares, and Lin Abu Loum, and Peak Team, consisting of Mustafa Al-Nuaimi, Ayman Al-Omari, Rayan Al-Bazayeh, and Sumaya Al-Mahamid.
Peak Team was also awarded the "Team Spirit" prize in recognition of the collaboration, coordination, and teamwork demonstrated by members of both university teams throughout the competition. The projects featured advanced engineering applications in mechanical engineering, embedded systems, and aerodynamics. Students designed lightweight robots capable of climbing vertical surfaces using a hybrid adhesion system combining neodymium magnets with vacuum suction technology.
The designs also incorporated detailed motor torque calculations and optimized air channel configurations to maximize efficiency and operational stability. Development of the robots involved several months of engineering design, modeling, and testing. University President Dr. Atef Al-Kharabsheh congratulated the students on the achievement, reaffirming the university's commitment to supporting scientific research and innovation initiatives that prepare graduates capable of competing in advanced engineering fields.
He said such accomplishments strengthen the university's standing as one of Jordan's leading academic institutions in engineering education and scientific research. Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Dr. Abdullah Al-Hasanat said the achievement reflects the faculty's continued efforts to prepare engineers equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. He added that participation in engineering competitions provides students with valuable opportunities to foster innovation, strengthen teamwork, and apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges.