AUC Robotics

15/11/2025

🌐 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new website! 🚀
You can now explore everything about our club, join the team, and stay updated on upcoming events—all in one place. 🤖
This is just the beginning, so keep an eye out for more exciting updates soon! 👀

Visit us now at: aucrobotics.org 🌟

02/07/2025

🚀 Calling All AUC Robotics Leaders!

AUC Robotics is looking for passionate students to join our Heads Team for the 2025-2026 academic year! If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and take the club to new heights, this is your chance.

Available Positions:
🔹 Workshop Head 🛠
🔹 R&D Head 🔬
🔹 Internal Events Head 🎉
🔹 Operations Head 🧩
🔹 Finance Head 💰
🔹 Website Head 🌐
🔹 PR & FR Head 📢

📅 Deadline: July 10, 2025
🗓 Interviews: July 12-14 (Online)

Think you’ve got what it takes? Submit your application and let’s build the future of robotics at AUC together! 🌟

More detailed information will be found in the link below:

Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGBZxpI1ddiGP6t9euY8u9qlf4M01Vb2lyFy0kGqsxy2x0kg/viewform?usp=header

Designed by Shahad Fadelbari

03/06/2025

🌍🤖 LeRobot Worldwide Hackathon — June 14–15, 2025 🚀
Ready to Change the World with Code, Bots, and Big Ideas?

Imagine this: You, your friends, and thousands of students from over 40 countries—from Silicon Valley to Cairo—teaming up for 48 hours of non-stop innovation. In partnership with AUC Innovation Hub, Ko-Br, and AUC Robotics Club. This is your invitation to the LeRobot Worldwide Hackathon: the ultimate global showdown in AI & robotics!

📅 When & Where?
Date: June 14–15, 2025
Location: AUC Innovation Hub
Register here: https://forms.gle/NP22nZ9knKCB2KS18
Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/s3KuuzsPFb
Ko-Br Website: https://ko-br.com/

Why Join LeRobot Hackathon?
- Meet Your Global Crew: Collaborate with students, coders, and creators from every continent.
- Build Real Robots: Tackle hands-on challenges—no experience required! We have beginner-friendly tools and tutorials.
- Shape the Future: Collaborate with open-source technology from LeRobot and 🤗 Hugging Face, world leaders in AI.
- Get Expert Mentorship: Learn directly from robotics and AI pros.
- Boost Your Resume: Show the world what you can do—and maybe win some awesome prizes!

What’s LeRobot?
LeRobot is an open-source robotics platform designed to make AI and robotics fun, creative, and accessible for everyone. Whether you love hardware, coding, or open-source collaboration, LeRobot is your launchpad.

This year, we’re teaming up with Hugging Face to bring you the latest AI tools and a supportive global community. It’s the perfect place for student clubs, university labs, and anyone excited about tech.

Make Your Mark—From Cairo to Silicon Valley
Whether you’re a student, a professor, or a club leader, this is your chance to put your university on the global robotics map. Collaborate, compete, and create real impact—right here, right now.

Let’s spark the future of robotics—together!

🚀 Register Now & Join the Conversation!
Registration Form: https://forms.gle/NP22nZ9knKCB2KS18
Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/s3KuuzsPFb

AUC Robotics AUC The American University in Cairo

21/04/2025

💡 The Wi-Fi Revolution with Dr. Hatim Zaghloul

Dr. Hatim Zaghloul recounts his journey in developing key technologies underlying Wi-Fi, 4G, and 5G. Starting with his education and early career, he details his pivotal work in second-generation mobile technology and his foresight regarding the need for high-speed data transfer. He explains the invention of OFDM with his colleague, the struggles they faced in patent enforcement against large corporations, and the eventual financial success derived from their intellectual property. Dr. Zaghloul also shares his vision for a globally accessible and affordable internet based on advancements in Wi-Fi technology, aiming to bridge the digital divide.

Dr. Hatim Zaghloul, the celebrated Egyptian-Canadian engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur whose groundbreaking work in wireless communications has shaped the...

21/04/2025

🔭 The Future of Space Exploration: Dr. Ahmed Soliman

Dr. Ahmed Soliman provides an overview of current space exploration efforts at NASA's lab. He discusses the vastness of the universe from its origins to the search for life on exoplanets, highlighting missions like James Webb and the Nancy Roman Space Telescope. Soliman also touches upon exploring our solar system, specifically mentioning missions to Mars and Jupiter's moon Europa, and the engineering challenges involved. He further introduces the concept of advanced robotics for future space endeavors, such as building a large radio telescope on the Moon, and the ambitious goal of a multi-functional, adaptable spacecraft capable of exploring multiple celestial bodies. The talk serves as a broad introduction to the exciting research and missions being undertaken in space exploration.

Dr. Ahmed Soliman (M.S. and Ph.D., Caltech) is a scientist and technologist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Caltech. His PhD work on the BICEP Array ...

14/04/2025

Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring Dr. Ahmed Soliman.

Dr. Ahmed Soliman (M.S. and Ph.D., Caltech) is a scientist and technologist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Caltech. His PhD work on the BICEP Array telescope at the South Pole has earned accolades including the US Antarctica Service Medal and the Caltech Everhart Distinguished Lecture honor. He contributed to the Roman Coronagraph Instrument (CGI) and received two JPL-NASA achievement awards, and co-led various aircraft, balloon, and space projects. He has been awarded Caltech Keck Institute for Space Studies (KISS) study fund this year with Nobel Laureates and serves as a Co-I on advanced innovative concepts projects with NASA-JPL focused on space and lunar exploration. He is actively involved with Caltech’s Observational Cosmology group, JPL’s Microwave Science Instrument and High Contrast Imaging teams, as well as the BICEP/Keck and CMB-S4 collaborations.

Webinar Details:

🗓 Date: Sunday April 20th, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM Cairo Time
🔗 Register here: https://aucegypt.zoom.us/webinar/register/1417446281324/WN_SKxZXEWbRoO0m8Cq7YviNg

05/04/2025

Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring Dr. Hatim Zaghloul, the celebrated Egyptian-Canadian engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur whose groundbreaking work in wireless communications has shaped the modern connectivity landscape. Co-inventor of foundational technologies behind Wi-Fi and 4G, including Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM), Dr. Zaghloul’s innovations continue to drive global digital transformation.

In this session, Dr. Zaghloul will:

Trace the evolution of wireless technology, from his pioneering patents to today’s high-speed networks.

Explore emerging trends in 5G, IoT, and beyond, offering insights into the future of connectivity.

Share lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, including co-founding Wi-LAN Inc., a leader in intellectual property and tech licensing.

Discuss strategies for fostering innovation and navigating challenges in tech-driven industries.

Webinar Details:

Date & Time: Thursday April 10th, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM Cairo Time

Platform: Zoom

Sign-up link: https://aucegypt.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e2NAMjq9S-6JwFC7K3pdAw?_ics=1743718167042&irclickid=~82RIDxsyqorpqwqursipg9~dg8Z0RZPNGByvwlmgd873SIzwoif8&_gl=1*1oud01x*_gcl_au*MjAyNjI4NTkxNC4xNzQzNzA2NjM2*_ga*MTA1MTg4MzI0NC4xNzQzNzA2ODM5*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*MTc0MzcxODE1Mi4yLjEuMTc0MzcxODE2OC4wLjAuMA.. #/registration

28/02/2025

Join Us for an Inspiring Webinar with Mohamed Ragab Abdelhafez!

We’re excited to invite you to an exclusive webinar featuring Mohamed Ragab Abdelhafez ’11, the founder and first president of the AUC Robotics Club!

📅 Date: February 28, 2025
🕒 Time: 4:00 PM (Cairo Time)
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://aucegypt.zoom.us/meeting/register/rLP3vcvrQJaBIWV_-3C57w

What to Expect:

✅ A 15-minute talk on the inception and early journey of the AUC Robotics Club
✅ A 45-minute Q&A session where you can ask Mohamed about his experiences and insights
✅ Learn about Mohamed’s role as a physics professor at MIT and his contributions to education
✅ Discover how AI tools are transforming physics education

Mohamed, an AUC alumnus with a bachelor’s in physics, has made a significant impact on physics education. He specializes in enhancing online learning platforms and has received multiple teaching awards, including the MIT Graduate Council Teaching Award (2020) and three teaching awards during his PhD in quantum computing at the University of Chicago.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader in robotics and physics education!

📌 Register now and be part of this exciting session!