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Baba-Da Hosts National Robotics and Tech Competitions for Ultra-Orthodox Students

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 29, 2026

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Baba-Da concluded its Atikotek season with a national robotics competition in Jerusalem for ultra-Orthodox students, featuring innovative projects integrating archaeology and AI. A team from Ganei Tikva won the championship with a robot designed for underground exploration. The program fosters technological skills and values among thousands of students across Israel.

01Baba-Da held a national robotics competition for ultra-Orthodox students in Jerusalem last week.
02A Ganei Tikva team won with a robot for exploring dangerous underground spaces.
03Students presented projects combining archaeology, AI, and robotics to professional judges.
04Drone program graduates demonstrated piloting skills after official licensing.
05Awards for robot design and innovation went to teams from Beit Shemesh and Jerusalem.
06Baba-Da promotes science and technology education within the ultra-Orthodox community nationwide.

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