Future Engineers: WROBd Kicks Off WRO Preparations with Hands-On Robotics Workshop

A day-long interactive robotics workshop called "Future Engineers" was successfully hosted by WROBd on May 28, 2025, heralding the beginning of the World Robot Olympiad – Bangladesh's first training phase. Held at the BDOSN facilities, the session was designed to help young learners build practical engineering abilities. Five eager participants enthusiastically jumped into the world of robotics.

An orientation session started the day, introducing participants to the program's formal rules and regulations. They were told that one of the main requirements was to develop robots from the ground up, without the use of commercially available or pre-assembled kits. This made sure that learning through practice was a top priority.
The trainer gave a technical session after the orientation, outlining the fundamentals of robot system design and providing a summary of allowed and prohibited components. This paved the way for a more thorough comprehension of the construction process.
After that, participants moved into the experiential learning stage, where they experimented with sensor modules such as encoders, proximity sensors, and line-followers. They were able to obtain vital hands-on experience handling parts that are necessary for the operation of the robot in this segment.
Prepared with basic knowledge, the competitors split up into two groups and started constructing robots according to the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) guidelines. Each team successfully constructed and programmed two working robots with diligence and dedication.
When both teams tested their robots on a WRO-style competition track in the last hour of the day, it was the high point. In addition to putting their creations to the test, the friendly race promoted cooperation and problem-solving skills under duress.
Using specialized robotics kits, participants explored circuit connections, fundamental coding, and PID tuning during the program. Both teams demonstrated a solid understanding of the theoretical and practical facets of robotics by completing the first-phase challenge by the end of the session.