Robotics basics
How robots sense, decide and move - with simple builds and demonstrations.
About the programme
Learning technology by building it
Technology is learned best by doing. This programme brings hands-on STEM activities to students and young people, including those who rarely get access to labs or kits.
Sessions introduce the building blocks of robotics and emerging technology - simple circuits, sensors, microcontrollers, motors and basic programming - through small, guided projects. Learners work in groups, test their ideas and learn from mistakes.
Activities are planned with schools, colleges and community centres, and safety comes first: practical sessions are supervised and use age-appropriate equipment.
- Spark curiosity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
- Give hands-on experience with sensors, circuits and simple robots
- Build problem-solving, teamwork and logical thinking
- Connect technology with real problems in homes, farms and communities
What we cover
Topics & activities
Sessions are planned around these themes. Each event page lists exactly what a session covers.
Electronics and sensors
Circuits, sensors and microcontrollers explained through small experiments.
Internet of Things (IoT)
Connecting devices to collect data and automate simple tasks.
Automation
How machines and software automate repetitive work, and where people still matter.
AI workshops for studentsBlock and text coding
Programming robots and boards step by step, starting with block-based coding.
STEM challenges
Team activities that turn an everyday problem into a working idea.
Hackathons and innovation challengesUpcoming
Upcoming programmes
Dates, venues, modes and registration status are updated as sessions are scheduled.
New Robotics & Emerging Technology sessions will be announced here — register your interest and we will let you know.
Completed
Past programmes
Completed sessions with photos, short reports and verified outcomes.
Completed sessions will appear here after they take place, with photos, a short report and outcomes verified by our team.
Eligibility
Who can participate
Each event page states its own eligibility. In general, these sessions welcome:
- School students (with a parent's or guardian's consent)
- College and polytechnic students
- Teachers who want to bring STEM activities to their classrooms
- Young people interested in technology careers
- Schools and community centres looking for STEM activities
- Beginners - most sessions need no prior experience
Outcomes
Benefits & learning outcomes
What participants can expect to take away. Outcomes depend on the session and on regular participation.
Learning by building
Understand technology by assembling, coding and testing small projects.
Problem-solving skills
Break a problem into steps and try solutions as a team.
Teamwork and communication
Present ideas and work together on group challenges.
Awareness of STEM careers
Learn about study and career paths in emerging technology.
Registration
Register for a programme
Choose an open session in this area. If nothing is open right now, register your interest and we will let you know when new sessions are announced.
There is no open programme in this area right now.
New Robotics & Emerging Technology sessions are announced on this page and on our events page. Leave your details and we will let you know when registration opens.
Register your interest
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee to take part?
Each event page shows clearly whether the session is free or has a participation fee. Fees, if any, are never collected through this website. Please do not pay anyone who asks for money in our name without first checking with us.
Who can take part?
Eligibility is listed on each event page - for example the age group, background or number of places. Participants under 18 need the consent of a parent or guardian to register.
Will I receive a certificate?
Certificates are issued only for sessions where the event page confirms it, and only to participants whose attendance is recorded. If an event page does not mention a certificate, please do not expect one.
When and where are the sessions held?
Dates, times and the venue or online details are published on each event page. Joining links for online sessions are shared privately with registered participants by email. If anything changes, registered participants are informed.
How do I register and what happens next?
Choose an open session and fill in the registration form. You receive a confirmation by email. If a session is full it may offer a waiting list, and we contact you if a place becomes available.
Do participants need their own kit or laptop?
Not usually. If a session needs participants to bring a device or material, the event page says so in advance.
Partner with us
Contact & partnership enquiry
Institutions, trainers, sponsors and community organisations can work with us on Robotics & Emerging Technology.
- Schools, colleges & institutionsHost a session or a series for your students or members.
- Trainers, experts & speakersVolunteer your time and knowledge as a trainer, mentor or judge.
- Sponsors & CSR teamsSupport a programme with resources, equipment or venues.
- Community organisationsBring a programme to your neighbourhood, village or community centre.
Prefer email? Write to info@preritwelfarefoundation.org
Partnership enquiry
Learn, take part or help this programme grow
Register for an open session, ask us to tell you about new dates, or partner with us to bring Robotics & Emerging Technology sessions to your school, college or community.