This Saturday, June 29, the governor of the state of Zulia, Manuel Rosales Guerrero, inaugurated the Ka’i Cup 2024, a robotics and artificial intelligence event that brings together students from public and private schools, at the Palace of Events. representatives of the Venezuela team will be selected for the FIRST Global Challenge Robotics World Cup to be held in Greece.
Upon arrival, Rosales stated, “How much energy are you breathing this morning, Saturday, June 29. So much enthusiasm for technology and innovation. “An amazing and exciting competitive robotics competition where creativity and ingenuity combine to push the boundaries of the possible”
Governor Zulia said that on the stage of the Ka’i Cup, you can not only see the machines and the circuits, but you can also see the reflection of the effort, dedication and passion of each of the participants who worked tirelessly to achieve this day. . “You, the 348 young protagonists of this new edition of the Ka’i Cup. It shines like our Zulian sky. “They are the hope and the future of our country.”
Participants
The Copa Kai edition features: Team Alpha Bots, Team Andrómeda, Team AstroBots, Team Audaces, Team Electrosharks, Team Enjambre Tecnológico, Team Eule Tech, Team Fénix, Team Future, Team Imagineers, Team Innovabots, Team Innovación Reinaldista, Team Innovatec, Team Innovation, Team Master Mids, Team Meraki, Team Nexus, Team Rayo, Team Robotics in Evolution, Team Spring Time, Team Statuaris, Team Tajibot, Team Tech Titan (NCZ), Team The Helenors, Team Universe and Team Violet.
Rosales recalled that Zulia is the only state in Venezuela that has declared Robotics Day: December 2, 2022. “I know how eager they are to compete with every robot they have designed and built in times of hard work, tests, mistakes, learning. and improvement. Behind every movement, every function is a team of brilliant minds. “You, dear students, who put your knowledge, creativity and heart into every detail.”
Growth and expansion
The regional leader highlighted the growth of the Ka’i Cup, both quantitatively and in its impact on people. “There is no doubt that the World Cup, which it reached in Singapore in front of 192 countries, caused what I classified in Zulia as the greatest social phenomenon of this century.”
The participation of 26 teams from state and private schools was outstanding. “It’s the best example of what I’m saying. You have come to win a place in the selection that will represent the Venezuelan team at the World Cup, which will be held in Athens between September 26 and 29, 2024. This honor will go to a group of competitors who must demonstrate a range of skills in robotics, programming, mechanics and electronics, but not only that, must combine strengths for teamwork, leadership and human values coupled with a desire to improve.”
Sports rank
Governor Zulie raised the idea that robotics will achieve sports status in several disciplines. “We will study and work on this possibility. I know what we Zulians are capable of. I will appoint a committee to study the proposal. I can guarantee that Robotics has entered my heart and will always have my support,” he said.
Finally, Rosales pointed out that beyond competition, the spirit of cooperation, camaraderie and improvement is celebrated. The spirit that drives us to keep moving forward, explore new horizons and keep dreaming big. “Remember, beyond the results, what matters is the journey you travelled, the lessons learned and the satisfaction of giving your best”
He argued that in every challenge, obstacle, there is an opportunity to grow, improve and demonstrate what we are capable of. “Glory awaits them in Greece. They go to Greece with the Venezuelan flag raised. Let the competition begin and let the spirit of creativity, dedication and passion for robotics prevail.
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