This past weekend, our team at Perceptual Robotics had an incredible time participating in the annual Cardboard Boat Race at Bristol Harbour. We are thrilled to announce that our boat, Turbinia, clinched a fantastic third place! 🥉

Our boat was named after the first steam turbine-powered steamship in 1894, the fastest ship in the world at that time!

The event was a wonderful blend of creativity, teamwork, and sheer fun. It was inspiring to see so many innovative and imaginative designs crafted entirely out of cardboard. Our team poured their heart and soul into designing and building Turbinia, ensuring it was not only seaworthy but also stood out in the crowd. The construction team were Daniel, Shijing, Greg, Jack and Rob and our crew, Captain Daniel and his mate Carrie, rowed tirelessly and did an extremely good job despite the tumbling wind turbine!

A huge thank you to everyone who supported us, cheered us on, and helped make this event a memorable one. Special thanks to the organisers for putting together such a fantastic race, bringing the community together for a day of laughter, excitement, and friendly competition.

At Perceptual Robotics, we believe in pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers, whether in the field of robotics or in a fun-filled cardboard boat race. Participating in this event reminded us of the importance of teamwork, innovation, and having a bit of fun along the way.

Here’s to more adventures and challenges ahead! 🚀

You can see the full race here!