Recognizing the significance of emerging technological advancements worldwide, a government school in Raipur has decided to introduce classes on robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and machine learning starting from the upcoming academic session. This initiative has been taken due to the increasing importance of robotics, AI, and machine learning in future career prospects. With the establishment of a robotics laboratory, Pt. RD Tiwari Government English School, which has been transformed under the Swami Atmanand Excellent School Scheme, has become the 10th government school in India to have such a facility under the project called ‘Jigyasa’, as stated in a press release.
The robotics laboratory will accommodate approximately 500 students from different classes who will learn about model development and electronic devices. Apart from the capital city of Chhattisgarh, the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat are also included in the ‘Jigyasa’ project. Students from 4th to 10th grade will have the opportunity to learn about creating electronic devices, robots, technical models, and more in this laboratory. The curriculum will vary, with students in 4th and 5th grades focusing on models without electronic devices, while students from 6th to 10th grades will receive training in creating electronic models. Additionally, students will be taught programming using computers in the robotics lab.
To foster the creativity of the students, they will be assigned tasks to develop models, programs, and robots. “The main objective behind this is to generate interest among students in key subjects like mathematics and science,” stated Anuj Kumar Dwivedi, the headmaster of Pt R D Tiwari Government English School. He further mentioned that all the equipment in the laboratory has been sourced from Sweden. When students engage in model development, they will learn to calculate spatial requirements and other aspects. This project aims to provide students with an understanding of the requirements involved in the development of structures. The robotics lab will encourage innovation and cultivate students’ interest in science, mathematics, and technology.
Headmaster Anuj added, “The knowledge students gain from this laboratory will be valuable for their future careers.” He also mentioned the appointment of a mentor who will teach students programming and the process of creating robots. Saurabh Verma, the mentor of the laboratory, explained that primary-level students will learn the basics of design, while students in 6th and 7th grades will receive training in electronics before moving on to robot construction. Verma further stated, “Higher secondary students will receive detailed instruction on language fundamentals and programming.” Primary-level students will engage in interactive sessions focused on design, with a particular emphasis on load balancing and scientific concepts, Verma informed. He added that the robotics lab will equip students with the skills to create models that solve common problems faced by people, such as the development of traffic signal systems and the programming used to control them.
