A great new article just published by SPE highlights Drillbotics through the eyes of two competition veterans. Harry Soilemezidis (TU Clausthal, Germany), and Joel Mensah (UMaT, Ghana) and In a candid interview, they reflect on how Drillbotics shaped their technical skills, leadership, and industry readiness in ways the classroom simply couldn’t.
👉 Read the full article on SPE’s website
What’s Happening Next?
- February 25, 2026 9.00 AM CDT– SPE Live – Join us for “Engineering the Next Leap in Drilling Automation and Digital Systems” with 3 of the 9 finalist teams showcase their progress for this year. SPE Live Event Link
- Final Competition Day – May/June 2026, where teams will put their autonomous drilling systems to the ultimate test.
- March 17-19, 2026 – Drillbotics will have an exhibition booth on the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference in Galveston, Texas.
- March 17, 2026 – If attending, also consider registering to the SPE DSATS/ART Symposium in Galveston, Texas.
2025-2026 Drillbotics is proudly sponsored by:
