6 reasons why Robotics should be taught in

schools
Why is Robotics important in today's world?
Robotics is a combined outcome of mechanics, electronics, computer and information science,
and technology that has taken the world aback. Today the robotics industry is worth 3 million
dollars. It is the future that everyone is looking forward to. The Invention of robots has
completely changed the human lifestyle. They can be used in any field from restaurants to
hospitals.

With the advancement of technology every day, the tech world has an abundance of options to
provide to its users. We keep looking for ideas to improvise and develop efficient technologies
to reduce human intervention. Life has become much easier with Siri and Alexa than it was
before. Technologies are changing at a fast pace and we have to keep along with its pace.

How robotics helps students?

Robotics is an emerging industry that will continue to boost in the future. Learning Robotics can
be very beneficial. From tech giants like Google and Microsoft to small startups are looking for
candidates having experience in this industry. If introduced at a younger age, students will have
the time to grasp the in-depth knowledge of Robotics. It will also help to develop the creative
thinking and coding skills of the students.

6 reasons why Robotics should be taught in schools

Encourages creative thinking

Learning can become interesting if there is a space for creativity and fun simultaneously.
Robotics can give students that opportunity to use their creativity to develop something useful.
Once they associate fun with learning, they will do it whole-heartedly instead of having
textbook knowledge.
Skill development
Hands-on learning activities enhance concentration and attention levels of the students.
Robotics will help them to get familiar with mechanics, programming languages, and electronic
circuits.

Development of Programming skills

Knowing a programming language has become extremely important in today's world. Be it in
any field, having knowledge about the basics of programming can be beneficial. Robotics
introduces the students to various programming languages.

Teamwork
Robotics promotes a learning environment among the students where they can use their own
creativity and thinking. If introduced at the school level, students can understand the
importance of teamwork when working in the robotics club. Students can work in teams to
adapt to the environment of the club and develop something unique.

Development of troubleshooting skills

Have you ever got stuck in something and don't know what to do? Well, we all come across
obstacles in life that we should know how to overcome. It is important for a developer to have
good troubleshooting and analytical skills to come across errors and dysfunctionalities. No
matter how difficult the situation is, students must develop a never-give-up attitude.

Future

The future of the country lays in the hands of the younger generation. So it is our duty to
prepare our younger generation so that they are prepared for technological advancements in
the future. Today we can find robots serving food at restaurants, maybe by the year 2040, there
will be robots flying an airplane!

How to introduce Robotics to your child?

Robotics Clubs

Learners can join local Robotics clubs in schools. Encourage your child to take part in an after-
school program, community club, or a school project. Interacting with people of the same age
group and skill level can foster interest in your child. If your child is completely new to robotics,
look out for a club that specializes in new skill development. These clubs often organize special
projects, workshops, and webinars that can be beneficial for your child.

Workshops

Workshops and webinars are a great way to introduce a fresh concept to your child. If there are
no active robotics clubs or programs available near you, you can look out for online workshops.
Organizations like Makerspace, Hacklab, etc arranges online workshops for freshers with hands-
on learning.

DIY Projects

Children find a concept interesting when there is some sort of fun involved in it. Building their
own "Do It Yourself" project can foster their interest more on the subject. It is important to
keep the children motivated by new experiences and activities. Encourage your child to build
their own DIY Project at home. Your child can seek inspiration from YouTube or other e-labs
available online like robotlab.com, Coursera, Ski lab, etc.