In a Pioneering Scientific Experience:
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology at Al-Issra University Completes Robotics Programming Course Remotely in Partnership with Toyama University, Japan
Gaza – Public Relations
In a remarkable academic achievement reflecting determination and resilience, the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology – Artificial Intelligence Department at Al-Issra University – Palestine successfully completed the Robotics Programming course in collaboration with Toyama University, Japan, despite the exceptional circumstances faced by Palestinian universities.
Dr. Ahmad Al-Masri, Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology and course instructor, explained that the continuity of the course was the result of significant efforts by both students and university administration. The practical component was conducted remotely through the provision of specialized robots and equipment, allowing students to control and train on the robots virtually in real-time.
He pointed out that technical challenges caused by the ongoing war, such as internet outages and a shortage of computers, posed major difficulties, necessitating the division of students into collaborative groups to facilitate the learning process.
During the course, coordination with several international companies was also carried out, and advanced educational sessions on different types of robots were provided, helping students broaden their horizons and enhance their knowledge of the latest technologies in the field.
At the end of the course, students were divided into three groups to implement an advanced practical project simulating smart factories, titled:
MULTI-ROBOT SORTING FOR AUTOMATED PRODUCTION
Students designed a fully integrated industrial system using three robots operating simultaneously to transport and sort cubes by color using intelligent sensors, simulating modern production lines.
Student representative Afnan Mohammad Shumer stated:
"Although the learning was conducted remotely, we succeeded in creating an interactive environment where we could actually control the robots, unlike many courses that are limited to theory. We also learned about various types of sensors and robots, and the course concluded with a comprehensive practical project simulating a factory environment."
In this context, Dr. Ahmad Al-Sulaibi, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, commented:
"Completing the Robotics Programming course under these exceptional circumstances reflects the high level of commitment of our students and confirms the college’s ability to continue its educational mission despite challenges. We take pride in this experience, which combines practical education with international collaboration, and we reaffirm our commitment to continuously developing our academic programs in line with the latest global advances in artificial intelligence and robotics."
Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Alaa Matar, President of the University, praised the students’ efforts, emphasizing that they overcame challenges and achieved remarkable results despite difficult conditions, in collaboration with one of the world’s leading universities in this field. He noted that this success reflects the students’ determination to learn and engage in cutting-edge technology.
The contributions of the teaching and engineering staff, led by the course instructor and External Relations Officer Dr. Ahmad Al-Masri, were also highly appreciated. Their efforts enabled students to overcome the challenges and obstacles of war and blockade, turning the university’s loss of laboratories due to Israeli bombing into an opportunity to establish real collaboration with leading Japanese universities in technology and software.
This collaboration represents a qualitative step in developing educational methods and serves as an innovative model to overcome the challenges faced by the educational process under exceptional circumstances.
This academic achievement confirms Al-Issra University’s ability to continue its educational and innovative journey despite extraordinary challenges. It reflects the determination of its students and academic staff to turn difficulties into opportunities for excellence and creativity. Moreover, this international collaboration represents an important step toward strengthening the university’s position in modern technology and establishing an advanced learning environment that keeps pace with global developments in artificial intelligence and robotics.