Saudi contestant showcases ‘crawler robot’ on science show

Mohammed Albumijdad, a Saudi national robotics team member, is competing in the 15th season of the “Stars of Science” television show. (SPA)

• The robot can walk on vertical surfaces in order to carry out complex tasks
• “Stars of Science” is broadcast every Friday at 9 p.m. on a variety of international, regional and local broadcasters

RIYADH: Mohammed Albumijdad, a Saudi national robotics team member, is competing in the 15th season of the “Stars of Science” television show.
Albumijdad’s innovative project “Crawler Robot for Vertical Surfaces” is one of more than 3,000 innovations.
Albumijdad, who studied mechanical engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and holds a master’s degree in robotics and autonomous intelligent systems engineering, said that the project took three years to develop.
The robot can walk on vertical surfaces in order to carry out complex tasks, such as inspecting dams and skyscrapers, as well as detecting cracks in bridges and cleaning hard-to-reach windows.
“Stars of Science” is broadcast every Friday at 9 p.m. on a variety of international, regional and local broadcasters, including Alrai Alsumaria and YouTube.
Finalists will be announced in the sixth episode on Oct. 13, and the winner will be determined through online voting.
Albumijdad expressed his appreciation to the Saudi Federation for Robotics and RC Sports for their support, which has enabled him to represent the Kingdom in several international competitions.
“Stars of Science,” an initiative of the Qatar Foundation, aims to encourage Arab innovators to develop technological solutions for their communities, benefitting people’s health and helping to preserve the environment.