Robotics & Machine Learning Summer Camp – May 2025

Summer is not just a season of holidays—it’s a season of possibilities. At Svarnim Puducherry, we believe in transforming these possibilities into powerful learning experiences. With the support of INSPA Robotics, we launched the Robotics Summer Camp 2025, a hands-on learning program designed to ignite curiosity and build future-ready skills among school students.

SUMMER CAMP REPORT

• Date: 5th – 30th May 2025
• Venue: Ground Floor Hall, Sri Aurobindo Society, Aurovanam, Poothurai, Puducherry
• Organizers: Svarnim Puducherry & Sri Aurobindo Society, Pondicherry
• Technical Partner: INSPA ROBOTICS, Puducherry
• Participants: 133 students from government and private schools (Grades 6 and above)
• Format: 4 batches, each running for 5 weekdays

Objective

The camp aimed to introduce students to the fast-evolving fields of Robotics and Machine Learning through hands-on activities, real-world electronics, animation-based programming, and AI-driven concepts. The core objective was to foster essential 21st-century skills—such as coding, logical reasoning, and problem-solving—among school students from varied backgrounds.

Day-Wise Activity Summary

Day 1: Foundations

• Introduction to Robotics & Coding
• Machine Learning: Basics, Pattern Recognition & Decision-Making
• Microcontrollers: ESP32/Arduino Overview, I/O functions
• Introduction to PictoBlox: Visual programming interface

Hands-on Projects:

• Tobi Walking Animation
• LED Blinking & Toggling Programs
• Serial Monitor LED Control

Game Animations:

• Ghost Game
• Cat & Mouse Game
• Beetle & Apple Catch Game

Day 2: Display Logic

• Seven Segment Display Programming
• Manual Counter Interface
• LED Lighting Effects with Multiple LEDs

Day 3: Sensors & Interaction

• Introduction to IR, Touch & Ultrasonic Sensors
• Sensor-Based LED and Animation Control

PictoBlox Simulations:

• Sensor Data Display
• Touch-Based Door Animation
• Emotion Animation using IR sensor input

Day 4: Advanced Hardware

• Dot Matrix Display: Name Scrolling & Pattern Display
• LCD Display: Real-time Text Output
• Assembling a 2-Wheel Robotic Vehicle
• Motor Driver, Chassis & Sensor Integration

Day 5: Applied AI & Robotics

• Robot Movement Programming using PictoBlox
• Introduction to Machine Learning Concepts
• Data Training & Predictive Behavior

Final Projects:

• Line Follower Robot (IR Sensors)

• Obstacle Avoider Robot (Ultrasonic Sensors)

Looking Ahead

The journey doesn’t end with the summer camp. Interested students can continue learning through:
Weekend Robotics Clubs
School-based Robotics & DEL sessions
Mentoring support from our expert trainers

Why It Matters

By providing this platform, we are nurturing a generation of thinkers, makers, and leaders who will shape a better, tech-savvy future.

Highlights

• Students built functional robots from scratch.
• First-time exposure to AI, sensors, and machine learning concepts.
• Completed 15+ hands-on hardware projects and 8+ animations.
• Stimulated interest in STEM, electronics, and coding.
• Integrated full-stack learning with PictoBlox software and microcontroller kits.

Conclusion

The Robotics and Machine Learning Summer Camp was a transformative journey that ignited curiosity and confidence in young learners. By equipping students with future-ready digital skills, the camp laid a foundation for deeper engagement in STEM disciplines. The initiative—powered by the collaborative efforts of Svarnim Puducherry, Sri Aurobindo Society, and INSPAROBOTICS—successfully created a vibrant and inclusive learning ecosystem.