IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) IUB Student Branch Chapter officially begins its journey at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) after a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday.
The RAS branch chapter was officially inaugurated by the country’s first andro-humanoid NAO robot of EEE department of IUB. Dr Md Abdur Razzak, the branch mentor of IEEE IUB Student Branch welcomed the audience and was present on the occasion as the chief guest. Dr Mustafa Habib Chowdhury, the branch counselor was present as the guest of honour while Dr Lamia Iftekhar, the vice-chair (activity) of Women in Engineering Affinity Group, IEEE Bangladesh Section was present on the occasion as the special guest. Nasfikur Rahman Khan, the advisor of IEEE RAS IUB Student Branch Chapter also spoke on the occasion. The 4-member executive committee of IEEE RAS IUB Student Branch Chapter comprising the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer were introduced by the RAS advisor. After the inauguration, the audience enjoyed the performance of NAO robot. A six-wheeled bomb defusal robot was also showcased along with NAO’s performance.
