This document discusses a study on robotics education for school students. It begins by defining robotics as a multidisciplinary field involving mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering, called mechatronics. The study observes 40 primary school and 60 high school students who received one month of robotics training, finding they were able to master foundational programming concepts. Robotics education increases students' creativity, problem-solving, and engagement with STEM concepts. It also teaches perseverance in overcoming challenges. The document concludes that robotics education empowers students to understand basic engineering concepts while having fun.

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A STUDY ON ROBOTICS EDUCATION (MECHATRONICS)
FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS
Chappidi Anurag Reddy
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering
Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Science
Hyderabad, India
Email: AnuragReddy.Chappidi@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Robotics education equips school students with Practical real experiences for Understanding
Mechanical Engineering language and concepts with systems. STEM concepts are Creative Blend of
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics which is regarded as a Creative as well as
Innovative solution for Knowledge and skills advancement in Mechatronics. Robotics Engineer having
Mechanical Engineering Degrees always tend to be in high demand, especially if they have multi-
disciplinary Robotic skills. Mechanical robotics engineer has Job functions and responsibilities of
maintaining, designing, Programming or Production of robotics systems. Also, have the function of
working with CAD and drafting software to design and manufacturing specifications for robotics
systems. They need to program robots to perform specific tasks and fine-tune designs.
Keywords: Robotics, students, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Thinking skills
INTRODUCTION
The term Robotics is Multi-disciplinary word of Mechanical, Electrical and Computer Engineering
analogically called as Mechatronics. Robotics for students is a creative and Innovative method of
Learning STEM Concepts by making them create their own Robots. Generally speaking, Robotics is a
branch of Mechanical Engineering and Technology which deals with Production, Programming and
designing of Robots. Robotics help students to use their Thinking skills to increase their levels
understanding the complex technologies in order to prepare them for Real-world in later stages.
DATA ANALYSIS
A sample from robotics training was taken in Zion robotics, which is a pioneer in STEM Concepts for
school students in south India. The robotics education was imparted to select 40 students studying in
primary class and 60 students studying in high school for a period of one month. The observations
recorded that in Small age itself, the students are able to master foundational concepts regarding
programming a robot and master concepts as complex as programming a robot using conditional
statements.
KINDS OF ROBOTS
There are many kinds of Robots having multiple forms, Hardware systems, Software and Functions for
the purpose of achieving different learning outcomes, which impact in designing Curricula,
instructional activities and learning objectives. Robotics for schoolstudents are sub-divided into
Robotics kits, Social Robots and Toy Robots. Robotics kits are Programmable construction kits, which
allow students to create, build and Program Robots, Social robots are socially Interactive Robots SIR

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and Socially Assistive Robots SAR. Social Robots are based on Artificial Intelligence which is studied
in Computer science Engineering.
INTRODUCING ROBOTICS PROGRAMMING
Getting trained to program a computer is an efficient skill to enable students to be globally employable
and are more likely to get a job in the tough future times. Imparting young school students the abstract
subject of programming is always a complex challenge. Programming is also complex for many
students to comprehend. Robotics is simpler to grasp and simpler introduction to coding.
Once students start programming physical robots, it will be easier for them to visualize what goes
wrong as they learn what robots will and can't do. They learn the talents required to make precise and
correct directions and have a good time whereas learning valuable lessons. Teaching Robotics in
school provides students with the chance to deal with the growing demand for teaching STEM subjects
whereas learning however science, engineering, math, and technology work along and act.
INCREASES CREATIVITY
Robotics is a Mechatronics Engineering-based learning module. Students have the wonderful chance
to create some tangible and make it perform the actions which, they program it to do. Each and every
field may not mix creative thinking with engineering and technology—robotics does it perfectly.
When Potential school students are given the chance to create something interactive, they brainstorm
ideas and thinking skills are explored, their engagement in creativity and innovation levels increase,
and they retain a lot of information. Everyone has to be wondered at the things school students are able
to create when given the correct guidance and tools.
TEACHING SCHOOL STUDENTS THE WAY TO FLIP FRUSTRATION INTO INNOVATION
Learning the way to build and program a robot can be a challenging process. Most students will
struggle with the ideas initially and sometimes get annoyed. Robotics in schools can help these
students flip their frustration into creative thinking and innovation. This can be a valuable life lesson
that teaches students perseverance and determination once faced with challenges. Students learning
robotics can channel their frustration into attempting tougher and aiming higher. All their diligence
makes their finished product even more effective. Not only does teaching students robotics teach them
the way to persist and solve issues, it additionally helps them increase their maturity levels and prepare
them for real-world scenarios.
STEM EDUCATION
The training programs by Zion robotics have been carefully and scientifically designed to bring out the
innovation and creative thinking through out-of-the-box approach by giving school students a chance
to explore Science and Technology. These programs facilitate students to grasp science and
mathematics concepts in an exceedingly fun learning manner. Once the student perceives the
applications of the academic concepts, learning interest increases will increase leading to higher marks
or grades in school academics.
ROBOTICS DESIGN AND ASSEMBLY
Zion Robotics is one of the leaders in Robotics Training, that are carefully designed, and brain mapped
with the school syllabus to provide excellent learningedge to the students. Student’s innovation and
abilityareconsidered with utmost importance while teaching them robotics. Robotics information
enhances the Engineering abilities of the student in Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical and IT
Programmingalso.In addition to teaching concepts related to technology and engineering, using
robotics and computer programming in early childhood education can support the development of a
range of cognitive and social milestones. For example, early studies with the text-based language
Logo, have shown that computer programming can help young children with a variety of cognitive
skills, including number sense, language skills, and visual memory (Clements 1999)

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Using the KIWI robotics kit and the CHERP programming blocks, even the youngest children in this
study (the primary school) were able to successfully design sequencing a syntactically right program
for their robots. Somehow, having more instructions to sequence was more challenging for the primary
school students than sequencing a small program, even though the programming concepts used have
been similar in both tasks. It could be due to their working memory and the capacity to memorize
every part of a lengthier story at any time. Working memory is defined as a system for holding and
manipulating information over brief periods of time (Abreu et al. 2010)
CONCLUSION
When students are trained in Robotics Education in school days itself, they are able to discover
interests and talents that they have in this tough and competitive Global job market. With Robotics
education in schools, many potential creators and innovators there were equipped with the resources to
realize their potentiality right from the Childhood. This study demonstrates that in Small age itself, the
students are able to master foundational concepts regarding programming a robot and master concepts
as complex as programming a robot using conditional statements. The KIWI robotics prototype adds
the advantageof facilitating students in Primary school itself to explore these concepts without taking
the help of any computers or screen time. Thus, Robotics education,which is a sub-branch of
mechatronics empowers School students to not only have fun while working with robotics, but also
provides positive learning outcomes with understanding basic engineering concepts as well..
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