Robotics Workshop for School Students at Mahatma Gandhi Centenary School, Bandora, Goa

The Robotics club of DBCE (ROBOCOM), under the guidance of Prof. Flavia Leitao, successfully conducted a Robotics workshop for the students of Classes VIII, IX, and X at Mahatma Gandhi Centenary School, Bandora, Goa, on 18^th March 2026, as part of their summer camp initiative. The session aimed at introducing young minds to the fundamentals of robotics and creating awareness about its real-world applications in an engaging and interactive manner. The workshop was conducted in collaboration with Junior Chamber International (JCI) Ponda.

The workshop began with a brief introduction to robotics, where students were familiarized with the concept, its significance, and its growing role in today’s technological world. The session was designed to be simple yet informative, ensuring that students from all three classes could easily understand and relate to the concepts being discussed. Following the introduction, the team explained various types of sensors used in robotics. Students were introduced to how sensors function as the “sense organs” of a robot, enabling it to interact with its surroundings. The explanations were supported with practical examples, which helped in making the concepts clearer and more interesting.

A major highlight of the workshop was the explanation of Line Follower Robots (LFR). The students were guided through the basic working principle of LFRs, including how they detect and follow a path using sensors. This segment generated significant curiosity among the students, as they were able to connect theory with actual implementation. To enhance their understanding, the team conducted live demonstrations of robots developed by them. These demonstrations provided the students with hands-on exposure and a better visualization of how robotic systems work in real life. The interactive nature of this session encouraged students to ask questions and actively participate throughout.

The workshop was conducted by a dedicated team consisting of Vallan Mascarenhas, Suzane Andra, Sleydon Medeira, Zoe Zuzarth, and Jeziah D’Souza. The team worked collaboratively to ensure that the session was both informative and engaging.

The students and staff of the school extended a warm and heartfelt welcome to the team, creating a positive and encouraging environment for the workshop. The enthusiasm and curiosity shown by the students made the session even more impactful. Overall, the workshop was a meaningful and enriching experience for both the participants and the team. It successfully introduced the students to the basics of robotics while inspiring them to explore further in the field of science and technology.