Korea Polytechnic University Holds "Robot Car Experience Program" for Elementary Students

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The Intelligent Robotics Innovation Convergence University Project Group at Korea Polytechnic University (hereinafter referred to as the Intelligent Robotics Project Group) announced on November 18 that it operated the "4th 88 Robot Week General Public Education (Robot Car)" program at Janggok Community Welfare Center in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province.

Children participating in the "Robot Car Experience Education" program for elementary school students held by Korea Polytechnic University are posing for a commemorative photo holding the robot cars they completed. Korea Polytechnic University

This program was designed as an after-school experiential education for five students from Jinmal Elementary School, allowing them to easily and enjoyably experience robotics technology. The day's curriculum included an introduction to Korea Polytechnic University and the Intelligent Robotics Project Group, viewing of educational videos, hands-on robot car assembly and operation, and more. The students were able to operate the robot cars they built themselves and experience the underlying technological principles.

"88 Robot Week" is a week-long event in the field of intelligent robotics, consisting of industry lectures, competitions, and employment-linked programs. Seven universities participating in the Intelligent Robotics Project Group co-host the event every year, aiming to boost student interest and strengthen field-oriented competencies. The robot car experience program for elementary school students was also organized as part of "88 Robot Week."

Jung Myungjin, head of the Intelligent Robotics Project Group and professor in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, stated, "I hope this robot car experience provided students with an easy and engaging introduction to robotics technology," adding, "We will continue to expand hands-on education so that students can explore robotics-related career paths and nurture their dreams."

Meanwhile, the Intelligent Robotics Innovation Convergence University Project is part of the Advanced Field Innovation Convergence University Fostering Project, supervised by the Ministry of Education and the National Research Foundation of Korea. Led by Hanyang University ERICA, seven universities-including Korea Polytechnic University, Kwangwoon University, Pukyong National University, Sangmyung University, Yeungjin College, and Chosun University-have been jointly carrying out the project from 2021 to 2026.

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