If one should wonder what kind of a place Kidobotikz is, there is usually more than one answer to it. That’s because things that happen here transcend the definition of normal. And the organization in itself has not much to do with this. This is more due to the tots that come under our umbrella. These ten-something tech wizards cannot stop redefining the way we look at kids and their calibre. Conversations I have with these young gentlemen refines the way I think and usually puts me to shame over my inadequacy of tech understanding. However, it is more than just a learning opportunity for me. It’s more of a motivation for me to learn more. Every week I get to meet some of the well versed and ingenious minds who are raising the bar for us as a society to live in. Let’s meet someone who is the youngest astronomy wizard I’ve met until now.

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

I am Vishal Harinandanan. I am studying at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar. I am in the Advanced level here at Kidobotikz. I joined Kidobotikz because of my dad. He got to know of his Kidobotikz through his friend who has a son who studies here. Besides, my dad knew about my love towards robotics. So, naturally he wanted me to explore the world of robotics through Kidobotikz.

That is interesting. So, you were aware of robotics even before joining here? How did that happen?

Well, I’ve loved robotics all my life. Even as a young kid I used to buy DIY Kits online and do projects of my own. I am a big fan of Iron Man. So, I tried to make the Iron Man arm using DIY kits. I made the entire forehand assembly and even added motor in the palm and tried to emulate a weapon wheel with cardboard. I used cardboard only because mom didn’t let me use actual metal (laughs).

You did all this even before joining Kidobotikz? That’s a surprise! Is there anything else you haven’t done?

Actually, I wanted to do a lot more with Robotics. That’s why I joined Kidobotikz. Here I have learnt a lot deeper about the world of robotics and its core technologies. I now have the intellectual freedom to try out more. Besides, my Dad is a big support to me in this regard. I go to him with designs and he helps me brainstorm as to how I can make the designs better. He is an engineer. So, he has some expertise in this area, which I use to my advantage.

Your enthusiasm in this area is quite amazing. What do your teachers think of you back school?

Actually, my interest in robotics has earned me quite a notoriety in school. We have an hour of Electronic Gadgets (E.G) every week at school. And I am usually the one who raises my hands to pester my teachers with questions. My teachers have a hard time containing my excitement in this particular hour.

That is quite amusing. So, temme what kinda robots capture your fascination?

Since I like Iron Man a lot, I would have to say, I like Iron Man type exoskeleton bots. I dream of designing one of my own one day.

What is the project you are working on?

I am working on a collaborative project with my friend Amay who’s also here today. We are developing a Kiiva-type transporter bot for the KRG event Autotransbot.

That is interesting. My best wishes. 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 become a robotics scientist in life. And since I also love astronomy, biology and working mechanisms in general, I want to explore something that involves all of these areas.

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.