Madaba, July 1 (Petra)– A team of students from the German Jordanian
University (GJU) has achieved a major international milestone by
winning first place in the Open Scientific Projects category at the
World Robot Caspian Cup 2026.

The championship was recently held in Baku, Azerbaijan, bringing
together universities, research teams, and innovators specializing in
robotics and artificial intelligence from around the world.

According to a university statement, the award-winning project,
AgriHexa, was developed by computer engineering students Mahmoud Abu
Hamdeh and Abdulrahman Al-Shoubaki, along with mechatronics
engineering student Abdullah Abu Zahia, under the supervision of Dr.
Mahmoud Al-Sarayreh and engineer Dima Zaidan.

AgriHexa is an autonomous six-legged robot designed to address
agricultural challenges in rugged and difficult-to-access terrain.
The robot is engineered to operate efficiently on mountainous, uneven
landscapes and in areas where conventional farming equipment cannot
reach, supporting the advancement of smart agriculture and
sustainable farming practices.

The system integrates advanced artificial intelligence, computer
vision, aerial image analysis, and satellite imagery to assess
terrain conditions, determine the level of navigational difficulty,
and autonomously select the most efficient route while maintaining
stability through sophisticated motion control and sensing
technologies.

The robot is also equipped with an integrated smart planting
mechanism that automatically sows seeds in the most suitable
locations based on real-time data analysis during operation. This
capability enhances agricultural efficiency while opening new
possibilities for deploying robotics to strengthen food security and
promote sustainable agricultural development.

The Caspian Cup World Robotics Championship is regarded as one of the
leading international competitions in robotics, artificial
intelligence, and technological innovation.

Held annually, it attracts university teams, researchers, and
innovators from across the globe to showcase advanced engineering
solutions, foster international scientific collaboration, encourage
innovation, and prepare the next generation of engineers to lead
future technologies.

//Petra// MF