MIST's 'Team Mongol Barota' ranks 11th globally at University Rover Challenge 2026
The competition brought together 35 teams from renowned universities across the globe
"Team Mongol Barota" from the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) has achieved a major international success by securing 11th place in the prestigious University Rover Challenge (URC) 2026.
The final phase of the competition was held from 27 to 31 May at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah of United States.
Organised annually by the US-based Mars Society, the University Rover Challenge is widely regarded as one of the world's premier robotics competitions for university students. The contest challenges teams to design and build next-generation Mars rovers capable of assisting future astronauts in planetary exploration missions.
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After successfully advancing through a highly competitive selection process involving more than a hundred university teams from around the world, Team Mongol Barota earned a place in the final round.
The competition brought together 35 teams from renowned universities across the globe. The Bangladeshi team competed directly against participants from countries including the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan and South Korea.
The achievement marks a significant milestone not only for MIST but also for Bangladesh, highlighting the country's growing capabilities in robotics, software development and space engineering.
The success is expected to further strengthen Bangladesh's presence in the international robotics and aerospace technology arena and showcase the potential of its young engineers and innovators on the global stage.
