A student of Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) has achieved first place at a prestigious international robotics competition held in Greece

14 APRIL 2026 | VIEWS:

Ashurbay Mammadzade, a student of the university’s Digital Economy Faculty, distinguished himself as a member of the “JoshuaTech” team at the Minoan Robotic Competition (MRC), which took place in Heraklion.

Regarded as one of the leading global platforms in the field of robotics, the competition brought together participants from over 40 countries. This year’s edition featured more than 700 teams and over 4,000 competitors, reflecting both its масштаб and the high level of international participation. Amid intense competition and a highly challenging environment, the “JoshuaTech” team, represented by Ashurbay Mammadzade, was awarded first place in the Obstacle Advanced category, surpassing 25 rival teams.