Aligarh Muslim University reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing student creativity and technological excellence with the inauguration of the Fourth Edition of the Aligarh Muslim University Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle Challenge (AMUROVc 4.0) at Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology (ZHCET). The national-level event, organised by MTS AUV-ZHCET in collaboration with the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE RAS), AMU, stands as a testament to the innovative spirit and engineering ingenuity of AMU students.
The inaugural ceremony, held at the ZHCET Assembly Hall, was graced by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mohd. Mohsin Khan; Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Professor Nesar Ahmad; Principal, ZHCET, Professor Mohammad Muzammil; President of the Swimming Club and Chairman, Department of Anatomy, Dr. Fazal ur Rehman; Councillor of MTS AUV-ZHCET and Faculty Advisor, IEEE RAS, Professor Saleem Anwar Khan; and Faculty Advisor, MTS AUV-ZHCET, Dr. Azhar Jamil.
In his address, Professor Mohd. Mohsin Khan appreciated the creativity, perseverance, and technical competence of the participating students and said, “Platforms like AMUROVc reflect the immense innovative potential of our students. Such experiential learning initiatives not only sharpen technical skills but also prepare young engineers to address real-world challenges through creativity, teamwork, and research-driven problem solving.”
Welcoming the participants, Professor Saleem Anwar Khan highlighted that AMUROVc, launched as a student-driven initiative in 2022, has grown into a recognised national-level competition fostering interdisciplinary learning. He underlined the integration of mechanical design, electronics, programming, and control systems that defines underwater robotics.
Professor Nesar Ahmad and Professor Mohammad Muzammil commended the organisers and emphasised the importance of bridging theoretical learning with practical application, noting the growing relevance of underwater robotics in marine exploration, environmental monitoring, and defence technologies. Dr. Fazal ur Rehman encouraged students to build confidence, leadership, and teamwork through such competitive platforms.
Teams from leading institutions across the country, including Delhi Technological University, Nirma University, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, IIITDM Kancheepuram, and ZHCET, AMU, are participating in the competition, which is being conducted at the Yusuf Ali Aquatics and Sports Complex. The event features challenging underwater tasks designed to test maneuverability, precision, autonomous decision-making, and object manipulation.
With judges from Andromeida Pvt. Ltd., sponsors of the ₹50,000 prize pool, evaluating the performances, AMUROVc 4.0 vividly showcases the creativity, innovation, and hands-on engineering excellence of AMU students, further strengthening the University’s reputation for research-oriented and experiential education.
Source : Aligarh Muslim University News