SEMARANG, Indonesia (July 6, 2025) – Universitas Diponegoro’s Bandhayudha Robotics Team has officially advanced to the national stage of the 2025 ABU Indonesia Robot Contest (KRAI), scheduled to take place July 6–9, 2025, at the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB).
Following the official announcement of the 2025 Indonesia Robot Contest on May 16, the Bandhayudha team successfully passed the online visitation-based selection stage held on June 14, 2025. They were officially named a national finalist on June 17, 2025. The team now prepares to face one of the most prestigious challenges in the nation’s robotics scene — a gateway to the 2025 ABU Robocon.
The theme of this year’s KRAI is “Robot Basketball,” where each team will compete using two robots capable of dribbling, passing, and shooting basketballs into the hoop. Teams will take turns between offense and defense on red and blue courts, promising intense and tactical gameplay.
In addition to 2-point and 3-point shots, the game also features 7-point “dunk shots,” which require robots to leap high and drop the ball from above. Strong defensive strategies will be crucial, as penalties can result in points for the opposing team.
Step by step, Bandhayudha continues to undergo rigorous evaluation. Every failure is seen as a lesson, and every success strengthens one’s motivation. The team’s unwavering spirit keeps them pushing forward, always fueled by pride in representing Universitas Diponegoro.
With high energy and a united spirit, Team Bandhayudha is ready to meet the fierce challenge of KRAI — a significant stepping stone to ABU Robocon 2025.
The team proudly introduces two remarkable robots: Slamet and Santoso.
Slamet, the sharpshooter, is a long-range menace, striking fear into opponents with pinpoint 3-point shots that can crush hopes in an instant.
Santoso, the towering enforcer, dominates the air with jaw-dropping 7-point dunks. A fierce defender, Santoso will swat away any threats near the basket, becoming a nightmare presence on the court.
This ability isn’t just offense — it’s a storm ready to tear down enemy defenses. Our shots strike like lightning, and our dunks will shake the arena, leaving opponents stunned in fear.
Get ready to witness the unstoppable force of Slamet and Santoso at KRAI 2025 — and don’t forget to send us your support!
Let’s continue to stand behind Team Bandhayudha in their mission to bring honor to Universitas Diponegoro on the national stage of KRAI 2025 at ITB. (Public Communication/ UNDIP/ Team Bandhayudha)