The ACity Robotics Club secured first place in the Engineers League at the 2026 Ghana Robotics Competition (GRC), beating nine other competing teams.

The ACity team, RoboNova, comprising Jeremy Acquaah and Jeffrey Osei-Tawiah, also won the Best Engineering Design award at the competition.

Organised by Firefly IO in collaboration with the School of Engineering Sciences at the University of Ghana, the competition brought together young innovators to demonstrate how robotics and artificial intelligence could be applied to address real-world challenges.

The 2026 edition was held under the theme “AI and Robotics for Sustainable Africa,” highlighting the potential of emerging technologies to advance environmental sustainability and development across the continent. The Engineers League brings together tertiary-level students to apply their knowledge of engineering, programming, electronics and robotics to develop solutions that demonstrate functionality, innovation and effective engineering design.

The competition provides participants with an opportunity to move beyond theoretical learning and apply their knowledge to practical challenges through the design and development of working robotics systems.

Competing against nine other teams, RoboNova demonstrated technical competence, teamwork, and innovative thinking to secure the top position. The team’s Best Engineering Design further highlighted the quality of its technical approach and practical application of l engineering principles.

The achievement reflects Academic City’s commitment to fostering hands-on learning and creating opportunities for students to explore emerging technologies.

Through workshops, collaborative projects and robotics competitions, the Club encourages students across disciplines to transform classroom knowledge into practical solutions while developing problem-solving, teamwork and technical skills.

RoboNova’s victory also aligns with Academic City University’s vision of developing innovative, entrepreneurial and ethical leaders equipped to address Africa’s challenges through technology and engineering. The achievement demonstrates the value of practical, project-based learning in equipping students with the skills to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges.

The Club is expected to build on the achievement by preparing for more advanced robotics challenges, including international competitions and engineering conventions in 2027.