Garudago Team: Continuing to Make Achievements Towards Abu Robocon
By Syabina Er Said - Mahasiswa Teknik Dirgantara, 2020
Editor M. Naufal Hafizh, S.S.
BANDUNG, itb.ac.id — Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) continues to demonstrate its excellence in the field of technology, especially in robotics. One of the standout teams that has successfully carried ITB’s name onto the international robotics stage is Garudago. The team competed in the Kontes Robot Abu Indonesia (KRAI), a prestigious competition under the Lomba Robot Indonesia (LRI) umbrella, which tests the skills of robotics teams from across the country. The winners are selected to represent Indonesia at Abu Robocon, an annual Asia-Pacific level robotics contest.
Under ITB’s Unit Robotika (URO), Garudago is currently led by Irfan Yafi Pranoto, a 2022 Mechanical Engineering student. Formerly known as Dagonfly, the team has faced numerous challenges in KRAI, both in terms of technological complexity and adapting to the unique missions presented each year.
Each year, KRAI introduces a new challenge inspired by the culture and technological context of the host country. Despite the shifting themes, one trait remains constant for Garudago: adaptability. The team excels at adjusting to diverse and evolving tasks—ranging from agriculture-themed challenges in Vietnam to basketball simulations in Mongolia. Whether it involves pick-and-place tasks or other forms of object manipulation, Garudago continues to stand out in a variety of scenarios.
One of the key factors behind Garudago’s success lies in their use of advanced technologies, such as computer vision and a dual-motor drive system integrated into a compact board. Although the team initially faced challenges in developing an autonomous system, Garudago has been continuously optimizing their technologies through the development and implementation of various control models, including ROS and PID controllers.
A major breakthrough by the team has been the development of a more precise position and speed control system. Thanks to this innovation, their robot is now able to move with greater agility and responsiveness. Despite the challenges of controlling a highly aggressive robot, the new system significantly improves both stability and maneuverability.
Currently, Garudago is also researching a new suction-based pick-and-place system, which allows the robot to lift objects more securely and efficiently. This technology reduces friction and enhances the robot’s speed, making it more effective in object manipulation tasks.
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Looking ahead, Garudago remains focused on innovation and technological development for upcoming competitions. With no Indonesia Robot Contest (LRI) scheduled in the near future, the team has become even more active in pursuing research and projects aligned with modern industry and technological needs. Irfan Yafi Pranoto, the team leader of Garudago, emphasized the importance of initiative and determination in overcoming every challenge. “Technology is constantly evolving, and we must continue to innovate. Every failure brings invaluable lessons,” he said during an interview at ITB’s Maker Innovation Space (MIS) on Friday, March 21, 2025.
With an unwavering spirit to progress and innovate, Garudago continues to be one of Indonesia’s leading robotics teams, ready to elevate the nation’s technology to the next level on the international stage.
Reporter: Syabina Er Said (Teknik Dirgantara, 2020)
Translator: Indira Akmalia Hendri
