Mahasiswa ITS Ciptakan ROBOT MENARI, Siap Pecahkan Lomba Nasional

Summary

A group of students from Institut Teknologi 10 November Surabaya has created two dancing robots designed to perform traditional Betawi mask dances. The robots, which are adorned in costumes and masks, were developed over three months, using 33 servo motors to mimic human joints. These robots will participate in the national robot competition in June 2016. The goal is to preserve traditional dances and inspire younger generations through technology. Additionally, the video touches on various other news topics, including infrastructure improvements in Java and a drug test in Tanjung Balai, Sumatra.

Takeaways

• 🤖 Two robots created by students at the Institut Teknologi Surabaya can perform traditional Betawi mask dances.
• 🕺 The robots will be entered into a national robot competition in Surabaya, East Java, in June 2016.
• 🎭 The robots are dressed in full costumes and masks to mimic traditional dancers.
• 🎶 The robots move to the rhythm of the Betawi mask dance as the music plays.
• 👶 The team hopes these robots will spark an interest in traditional dances among younger generations.
• ⚙️ The most challenging part of creating the robots was designing the joints, which involved precise motor control using 33 servo motors.
• 📅 The robot development process started in February 2016 and took around three months.
• 💰 Each robot cost approximately 50 million rupiah to build.
• 🏆 The team has been participating in the annual national robot competition since 2014, with previous themes including Balinese dance (2014) and Buto Cakil (2015).
• 🌐 The news clip also mentions that in Central Java, a new 2 km road in Banyumas is being prepared to ease traffic congestion during the upcoming Eid holiday season.

Q & A

What accomplishment is highlighted in the script regarding students from Institut Teknologi Surabaya?

The script highlights the achievement of students from Institut Teknologi Surabaya, who created two dancing robots capable of performing the Betawi mask dance.

What is unique about the dancing robots created by the students?

The robots are designed to resemble traditional Betawi mask dancers, complete with costumes and masks, and they can perform dance moves synchronized with the music.

What challenge did the students face during the creation of the dancing robots?

The most difficult part of building the robots was designing their joints, as it required meticulous attention to detail. The robots' joints were controlled by 33 servo motors, mimicking human joint movements.

How are the robots controlled during their dance performance?

The robots receive audio signals via Bluetooth, which are transferred to the controller. The controller then directs the motors to move the robots in sync with the music.

Why were the dancing robots created by the students?

The robots were created to participate in the National Robotics Competition in Surabaya, East Java, in June 2016. The aim was also to spark interest in traditional dances among the younger generation.

What previous themes have the students explored in their robot creations for competitions?

In previous years, the students' robot creations explored Balinese dance in 2014 and the Buto Cakil theme in 2015. For 2016, they focused on Betawi mask dance.

What is the significance of the Betawi mask dance theme for the 2016 robot competition?

The Betawi mask dance theme was chosen as a way to celebrate traditional Indonesian culture and introduce it to younger generations through technology, making it more accessible and appealing.

How long did it take the students to complete the creation of the dancing robots?

It took the students three months, starting in February 2016, to complete the dancing robots in time for the competition.

What was the total cost of building each dancing robot?

Each dancing robot cost approximately IDR 25 million to build.

What other information is provided in the second part of the script unrelated to the dancing robots?

The second part of the script discusses road improvements in Banyumas, Central Java, for the upcoming Eid holiday, and an update about city employees in Tanjung Balai, North Sumatra, testing positive for drug use.