Tashkent (TDI): Uzbekistan has secured a place in the Guinness World Records after 1,946 young engineers simultaneously assembled mini-robots at a mass event in the capital.
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation announced the achievement on its official Telegram channel, calling it a landmark moment for the country’s youth and innovation drive.
The record was set in Yangi O‘zbekiston Park, where participants worked in unison to build their robots. The feat surpassed the previous record held by India, where 1,459 students achieved a similar milestone in 2023.
In a celebratory statement, the ministry described the success as a “historic milestone,” adding: “Our youth achieved it. Uzbekistan has broken a Guinness World Record! This success highlights the creativity, technical skills, and teamwork of Uzbek youth, and opens new doors for innovation and progress.”
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The large-scale event was both a demonstration of technical ability and a celebration of collaboration and national pride.
This latest achievement contributes to a growing list of Guinness World Records across Central Asia. Earlier this year, Kazakh acrobats Batyr Zhanuzak and Marlen Maratov from the Almaty Circus set a record in Milan for the fastest time climbing and descending two ladders while balancing a person on their hands-on-head.
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Uzbek officials said the robot assembly record reflects not only the country’s rising investment in science and education but also its ambition to inspire the next generation of engineers.
Farkhund Yousafzai is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
