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Ciao Lab Leads to Launch the First Robotic Blimp Competition for Middle and High School Students

Ciao Lab, led by Dr. Ningshi Yao, successfully launched the Airborne Robotics Cup (ARCup) in Gaithersburg, Md on August 17, 2025. ARCup is a hands-on robotics and AI competition featuring miniature robotic blimps designed and piloted by middle and high school students. It takes the form of a 3D aerial Read more…

By Ciao, 8 monthsAugust 18, 2025 ago
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Airborne Robotic Blimp Competition for Middle and High School Students

This summer, Ciao Lab is proud to launch the Airborne Robotic Cup (ARC)—a thrilling and educational robotic blimp soccer competition designed for students from 8th to 12th grade. Led by Dr. Ningshi Yao at George Mason University and in collaboration with the Capital Youth Outreach Club (CYOC), this initiative blends Read more…

By Ciao, 12 monthsMay 2, 2025 ago
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