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The International Robot Tournament - the Cup of the Confucius Institute for Science and Technology of Belarusian National Technical University was held in Minsk. Its goal is to popularize breakthrough digital technologies, engineering creativity and technical education among students, to establish partnerships between educational organizations and industrial partners engaged in development of digital technologies.

The Cup is made to promote development of the innovative environment, support training and implementation of high-tech and smart projects and technologies, deepen the knowledge of participants in STEM disciplines, followed by their application and verification in real competitions.

Before the start of the Tournament the participants were addressed by BNTU Rector Sergey Kharitonchik and Rector of Northeastern University Feng Xiating. They noted that this event is not only a technology competition but also a platform for demonstrating innovative achievements and sharing experiences, where students communicate through a common language - robotics - and can exchange ideas and experiences, jointly contributing to the scientific progress. Such competitions inspire students to study technology, develop their innovative thinking and practical skills.

Students from Belarus, China and Russia took part in the tournament.

Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University was represented by Anton Laisha, Dmitry Shakin and Dmitry Golichnikov who successfully presented their developments.