Building, Coding, Creating: Robotics in December

Divya Priya
January 13, 2026

December was a deeply engaging and inspiring month for the Robotics program, filled with exploration, creativity, and hands-on learning. Over the course of the month, a total of 16 structured robotics sessions were conducted across 10 schools, creating meaningful learning opportunities for 539 students. Participation included 176 boys and 363 girls, showing not only wide outreach but also a remarkable level of interest from girl students, highlighting an encouraging shift toward greater inclusion in STEM and technology-based learning.

In addition to school sessions, the Weekend Robotics Club continued to serve as a dedicated learning space for highly motivated students. During December, one Weekend Club activity was organized, with 15 enthusiastic participants13 boys and 2 girls — who engaged in extended experimentation, peer learning, and project building. These sessions allowed students to work more intensively with components and concepts, strengthening both their technical skills and confidence.

Throughout the month, students were introduced to a diverse set of topics that gradually built their understanding from basic phenomena to applied robotics. Activities such as Newton’s Color Disc helped students visualize colour formation through rotational motion, linking physics with observation. Robotic Movements sessions enabled them to understand how robots interpret commands and translate them into actions. Working with the two-way switch and electric bellfamiliarized students with electrical circuits, current flow, magnetic effects, and real-world applications of electromagnetism. The Tobi Walking activity made learning fun by demonstrating balance, motion, and simple mechanisms. One of the most exciting parts of the program was Robot Assembly, where students handled parts, connected components, and experienced the joy of seeing a robot take shape from individual elements.

Beyond technical knowledge, the Robotics program in December focused strongly on building 21st-century skills. Students collaborated in small groups, discussed ideas, tested models, made mistakes, corrected them, and learned through doing — developing problem-solving abilities, teamwork, logical thinking, communication skills, and perseverance. Many students who were initially hesitant became more confident in using tools and expressing their ideas by the end of the sessions.

Overall, December was not just a month of sessions completed, but a month of curiosity nurtured and imagination activated. The Robotics program continued to spark interest in technology and innovation among young learners, encouraging them to see themselves as future creators, engineers, and problem-solvers.

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