Kidobotikz is a fountainhead of knowledge where one gets to discover some interesting youngsters. When one enters Kidobotikz’s makerspace, it is usually a beehive of activity with geeks and their tools. These tech aficionados are generally oblivious to the happenings around them and are lost in squeezing every bit of functionality out of their robots. They are an entire breed who strive to achieve something phenomenal. They strive to give something back to the vast pool of knowledge in the robotics community. These teenagers redefine our perception of practical learning and its impact on young minds. Conversations with these young gentlemen is something I cherish. I enter the Kidobotikz makerspace and notice someone who is fidgeting with his robotics kit. He is hard at work for getting his idea right. Sensing that he needs a break, I pull him up and try to distract him with by getting an interview out of him. Interestingly, he is a digital platform student- a new bunch of students who learn through Kidobotikz’s online platform instead of the old classroom model. He is here to just get a feel of the makerspace and get a few projects ready for project display at KRG August. 

Hey Karthik! Why don’t you temme a bit about yourself and your path to Kidobotikz?

I am Karthik chidambaram! I study in Class 8 of Amritha Vidyalaya, Amman Nagar. I completed my Beginner level recently and am now awaiting the results for my Beginner level exam. I came to know about Kidobotikz through a mutual friend who had told my friend about this place. I have been interested in robotics from a very young age. So, I decided to check out this place. And I fell in love with it.

Robotics enthusiast even before Kidobotikz? How did that happen?

I have always liked remote controlled (RC) cars. When my dad bought me one, I opened it apart and used the components to build one separately. I have been obsessed with robotics and motors ever since.

That is interesting. How goes your Kidobotikz course? And what are you working on today?

I still haven’t started my advanced level as my Beginner level project is yet to get approved. In the meanwhile I wanted to get ready and do something for KRG. So, I came here to get some new ideas and develop them for the event. 

Interesting! So, what kinda robots do you like?

RC Helicopters and Cars have always been my fashion. Hence logically, my new obsession is drone tech. Particularly Quadcopters which have endless applications in the future. I have already started researching on how to build one by myself by watching DIY videos on Youtube. Once, I accumulate all the required knowledge and components, I’ll start assembling them. Hopefully soon!

That is cool. One last question before we move on, what are your ambitions in life? What do you plan to do with your knowledge that you learnt here?

I want to learn medicine and become a Doctor. For me robotics is about fun and learning interesting concepts in a fun way. Besides, I want to use my knowledge of robotics in Biomedical engineering. That way I can contribute to medical community through engineering.

Kidobotikz is a leading EdTech startup offering Robotics Courses for students. Moving from a Robotics training Institute which conducted Robotics classes to a “Learn Robotics Online”, Kidobotikz today has 4 levels of Kits which offer Robotics for Kids. If the question on your mind is “How to learn robotics”, then the answer is Kidobotikz.