Tehran, Nov 1, 2025 (AFP) - Iranian tech prodigies battle it out with robots

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Two machines resembling robotic vacuum cleaners sped around a ring colliding, shooting sparks and catching fire, as Iranian engineering students watched from behind plexiglass. The dramatic clash was just one of many opportunities for competitors to go head-to-head at the country's Tech Olympics, to determine the future of its engineering talents. Iran aspires to become a key regional player in emerging technologies, despite decades of internati......

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