Warman Design & Build Competition Malaysia 2024
Winning team’s robot in action (SWAR22)
The Monash Warman Design and Build Competition is an esteemed annual event that fosters innovation, creativity and practical engineering skills among students. Since 1999, Monash University Malaysia has participated in this competition, inspiring competitiveness in undergraduates as part of the Mechanical Engineering Design unit, which is taken by second-year Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering students.
On 16 May, 95 students participated and were challenged to integrate principles of mechanical, electrical and systems engineering to develop functional and innovative solutions. The goal is to deposit the ‘pods’ simulated using tennis balls, into the mouth of an ‘incinerator' by a transport system.
Monash University Malaysia Warman 2024 Participants
The first stage of the competition was held at the campus level in the Monash University Malaysia campus itself as 24 teams were tasked with designing an autonomous transport system. Throughout the competition, students displayed ingenious creativity and technical expertise while presenting their design solutions. Teams gain feedback and advice from their Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) leaders while undergoing critical evaluation of their progress by Ir. Dr. Chiew Yeong Shiong to refine their prototype’s efficiency and reliability throughout the semester. Nevertheless, none of the teams let their spirits falter, as they understood that the competition was a platform to test their potential limits to compete at a higher level. Each team has displayed their initiative and determination while tackling challenges.
Student-built robot on Warman 2024 Track
As the competition unfolded, the intensity and tension among the participants increased. Teams were hoping for the best to present their prototypes at optimal performance. Each run was a test of not only showcasing their engineering skills but also their ability to stay composed under pressure. Ultimately, the hard work of each team paid off as they set their devices to a start, showcasing innovative solutions and engineering skills that surpassed their own expectations. The winning team, SWAR22 was exceptional in showcasing their outstanding design and executed both flawless runs, earning them the winning prize and the opportunity to compete at the international level. Congratulations to the winning team and all participating teams for their remarkable achievements in this competition.
Winning team receiving their awards
Further to this success, The team—Kogiilan Muniandy, Tan Jet Yang, Abdul Majeed Mohamed Riyas, and Tang Yi Zong—dedicated their time each week to designing, building and refining their device prior to the international competition. On October 27th, the team made a historic win, securing the first pole position after 25 years since MUM’s first participation at the WARMAN International competition. This victory was made possible by the tireless efforts of the team and the invaluable support from the School of Engineering.
The winning team: Team supervisor: Chiew Yeong Shiong, Team members: Tang Yi Zong, Tan Jet Yang, Kogiilan Muniandy, Abdul Majeed Mohamed Riyas
Through this experience, the team learned the true value of resilience, collaboration, and innovation. They hope their journey will continue to inspire future teams. Here’s to engineering, learning, and pushing boundaries.