Robot Tech, Space Challenge, and a Climber’s Tragedy
Recent events in Indonesia highlight advancements in robotics, success in space-related competition, and a tragic accident on Mount Rinjani. From cutting-edge robots to university students reaching for the stars and a climber’s fatal fall, here’s a quick look at some recent developments.
Robots on Display
At a recent exhibition, PT Ezra Robotics Teknologi showcased several robots. However, Dhanisakka Vardhana, the company’s President Director, chose not to publicly reveal the pricing of the robot units. These robots are manufactured by Deep Robotics and Unitree.
Models such as the X30 Pro and Lite-3 Pro from Deep Robotics, along with the Go2 Pro Edu from Unitree, were presented by Ezra Robotics. For pricing information, Dhanisakka advised checking the manufacturers’ websites.
University Team to Represent Indonesia in International Robot Challenge
The Narantaka GMAT team from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in Yogyakarta achieved victory in the national Kibo Robot Programming Challenge, sponsored by Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). They have earned the opportunity to represent Indonesia in the international round, which will be hosted by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
According to Fitri Nuraeni, a BRIN committee representative, “The competitors will be from university teams, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.”
The escalating demand for STEM skills has led to growth in educational robotics programs. By 2030, the global educational robots market is projected to reach $3.58 billion (Fortune Business Insights).
Details Emerge in Mount Rinjani Climbing Fatality
The public remains concerned after the death of Brazilian climber Juliana Marins, who fell while climbing Mount Rinjani. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 21, 2025. It was reported that Juliana fell in the Rinjani hiking area. The search and rescue (SAR) team found her body on Tuesday, June 24, at a depth of 600 meters.
According to Muhamad Hariyadi, Head of the Mataram SAR Office, Juliana’s body was located in a ravine around 6:00 PM Central Indonesia Time.