Empowering the Next Generation through Robotics & AI
5-Day Special Robotics Training Workshop Introducing Humanoid Programming, Sensors, and Autonomous Systems
Institution / Host
Army Public School and College (APS Humayun Road)
Location
Humayun Road, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Duration / Timeline
5-Day Special Training Workshop
Collaboration & Support
Supported by STEMWomenPK, Eureka Robotics Centre, Cardiff Met & British Council
Event Photography & Field Records
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A 5-day special robotics training workshop was conducted for students of Army Public School and College, Humayun Road, Rawalpindi by internees of the Educational Robotics Lab (SEECS-NUST) under the supervision of Dr. Ayesha Maqbool.
Organized under the umbrella of the PIE (Pakistan-UK Education Partnership) Project and in collaboration with STEMWomenPK and the Eureka Robotics Centre at Cardiff Metropolitan University, the workshop was focused on empowering young learners—especially girls—with practical, hands-on skills in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Across the 5 days, students engaged in block-based algorithmic programming, robotic kinematics, live autonomous navigation experiments, and collaborative team engineering challenges.
The workshop created a supportive and rigorous lab environment where students moved from basic computational logic to commanding humanoid robots and aerial vehicles.
Official Institutional Recognition
Issued by Army Public School and College (APS Humayun Road) acknowledging participation and technical contributions.
Workshop Modules
Introduction to Robotics & Machine Logic
Core concepts of robotics, microcontrollers, signal inputs, and the transition from software code to physical actuation.
Humanoid Robot Programming
Hands-on programming using visual/block-based coding (Scratch / VEX code) to orchestrate complex humanoid movement sequences and gestures.
Sensors & Interactive Systems
Connecting ultrasonic, infrared, and tactile sensors to create interactive systems capable of real-time environmental feedback.
Autonomous Robotics & Path Following
Implementing autonomous decision loops, obstacle detection, and foundational mapping logic.
Drone Flight Dynamics & Control
Principles of multirotor aerodynamics, flight stability, remote telemetry, and autonomous waypoint navigation.
Team-based Robotics Challenges
Collaborative design and programming competitions challenging student teams to solve real-world task scenarios.
Key Outcomes & Skills
- 5-day intensive curriculum covering hardware, software, sensors, and flight dynamics.
- Strong emphasis on empowering female students in STEM, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
- Hands-on computer lab sessions with direct humanoid robot and drone interaction.
- Formally recognized and verified with an official institutional Certificate of Participation.
Supervision & Mentorship
- Dr. Ayesha Maqbool — Associate Professor, NUST SEECS
- Dr. Shadan Khan Khattak — Eureka Robotics Centre, Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK)
Internees & Presentation Team
- Hamdan Tariq — Internee, Educational Robotics Lab, NUST
- Fahad Khan — Internee, Educational Robotics Lab, NUST
- Farhad Khan — Internee, Educational Robotics Lab, NUST
- Aaima — Internee, Educational Robotics Lab, NUST
- Educational Robotics Lab Intern Team, SEECS NUST
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