IIT Bombay DEXA AUV Triumphs at RoboSub 2026, California

UV-IIT Bombay delivered an outstanding performance at the global RoboSub 2026 competition in California, competing against 58 elite teams from 9 countries. The team successfully deployed its flagship vehicle, Matsya 7, which operated in parallel with the new Mini Matsya. Acting in tandem, this dual-vehicle synergy enabled the vehicles to execute complex underwater tasks with unprecedented speed and accuracy. Additionally, after years of development, the team successfully executed the intricate gripper task, manipulating multiple underwater objects.

Thanks to a year of relentless R&D and intense testing, the team secured incredible accolades across the board, which include:

1^st Place – Overall (Wildcard Challenge)
1^st Place – Overall (Website Evaluation)
2^nd Place – MathWorks Simulation Challenge
2^nd Place – Design Documentation
3^rd Place – Technical Design Report
5^th Place – Global Autonomy Challenge

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IIT Bombay Hosts ‘Khelo India Samvaad – Khel Ki Baat PM Ke Saath’

IIT Bombay, in association with Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), hosted Khelo India Samvaad – Khel Ki Baat PM Ke Saath as part of the nationwide youth engagement activities marking National Sports Day 2026 under the Yuva Connect Programme.

The programme featured a virtual address to the nation by the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, Shri Ramdas Athawale, also graced the occasion and addressed the gathering. In his address, Shri Athawale highlighted the importance of sports and encouraged young people to actively participate in sporting activities. Other dignitaries present included Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, who highlighted the importance of sports and physical fitness in the holistic development of students.

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