December 16th, ZJUI students Sihao Yang, Huangchang Ji, Yiqin Xie formed a team, named "Innovate.init", and participated in 2017 Software Robots Innovation Design Competition along with three other teams from Zhejiang University. This competition was held by Shanghai Jiaotong University and was also a significant part of the International Symposium on Software Robotics Theory and Technology, which ran parallel to the competition.

The Software Robots Innovation Design Competition has 2 categories Creative Show and Fetching Competition. ZJUI team participated in the Fetching competition. The teams must design a soft, dynamic hand tool to grab as many objects as possible. Each team strives to win, and the competition is fierce. ZJUI team finished the competition, and the results of the competition are still being calculated.

Through this competition, ZJUI students further broaden their horizons, practice professional knowledge, and improve their theory and skills. It also helps expand the influence of the International Campus, Zhejiang University.