In
a fresh take on academics, children from different IGCSE schools are showing a
keen interest in robotics workshops. As a part of their curriculum, the
students are required to impart what they’ve learned to the underprivileged
children from NGOs.
The
future world being robotics centric, Team Luminosity’s ‘Hour of Robotics’
workshop, in association with JOSH Foundation, was a maiden collaboration with
hopes for more such workshops, even advanced ones. Added Audiologist-Speech
Therapist Devangi Dalal, “If the children like it, then there are many more to
come.” Using Lego Mindstorms EV3 kits, their aim is to give back to the society
all that knowledge they have acquired in their training.
JOSH
Foundation, an NGO for the upliftment of children battling hearing impairment,
was set up by ENT Specialist Dr. Jayant Gandhi along with Devangi Dalal, with a
mission to empower differently-abled children.
“We
are supporting them. Science helps in the overall progress and development of
the child. Even the hearing impaired kids should know how robotics and machines
work,” said ENT specialist Dr. Jayant Gandhi.
“Balance
in education and CSR activities go hand in hand. That is one aspect for them.
On the other hand, the hearing impaired children have not seen robotic machines
at a personal level. They’ve seen it on TV, but have themselves not done it,”
averred Devangi Dalal.
“Our
team consists of 8 students across the age of 12-14 years and are fascinated by
the world of robotics. We are going to participate in the FIRST Tech Challenge
to be held in Pune this February,” stated a representative from Team
Luminosity. “Our has a vision to educate and spread the knowledge to young
children, the future of tomorrow,” the representative added.
The
workshop proved to be a success as the children gained the necessary insight in
the field of robotics and machines.
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