Report on Robotics Workshop

The BCA Association of Mar Chrysostom College organized an engaging and insightful robotics workshop on the 10th of September 2024. The event began with a solemn prayer led by Lekshmi from the 3rd year and Anagha from the 2nd year of the BCA department.

Opening Ceremony:

Welcome Speech: The Head of the Department, Saramma John, delivered the welcome address, setting a positive tone for the workshop.

Presidential Address: The Association President, Itty Varghese, gave the presidential address, highlighting the significance of robotics in today’s world.

Felicitation: The staff secretary, Augustina K Antony, and the director of the college, Rev. Father Sebastian Kizhakkethal, graced the event with their felicitations and encouraged students to explore the fascinating field of robotics.

Vote of Thanks: The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Nithin P. Leen, the Secretary of the BCA Association.

Feedback: Lena, a 1st-year student, shared her positive feedback about the workshop experience.

Workshop Overview:

The workshop was conducted by Fayiz and Irfan, representatives from Autobonics Pvt. Ltd. They brought along a live robot, which sparked curiosity and excitement among the students. During the session, students were actively engaged, asking a range of innovative and creative questions to the robot.

To foster better interaction, the students from the BCA department were divided into six groups. Fayiz and Irfan demonstrated various types of robots and explained their uses. The workshop included hands-on activities where students installed an app called "Code It" to perform group exercises. They were introduced to BotBrain, a robotic platform, and learned to program and control it, applying logic and problem-solving techniques.

Key Learnings:

The students were taught several concepts related to robotics, including how to work with the BotBrain.

They also explored various tricks and logic to make the BotBrain drive using wheels.

Through these exercises, students learned how to apply logical thinking to solve real-world problems.

At the end of the workshop, the team leaders were rewarded with chocolates, while the Best Team received a larger prize, adding a competitive and fun element to the day.

Conclusion:

The robotics workshop was both educational and entertaining. The students had a great time interacting with the robot, learning new concepts, and working collaboratively in groups. The event provided a platform for students to expand their understanding of robotics and its applications in solving real-world problems. Overall, the workshop was a success, leaving the participants with new knowledge, ideas, and a deeper interest in robotics.