Lightshore Network and Bangladesh Robotics Foundation, in collaboration with American Corner Rajshahi, organised a 3-day hands-on robotics workshop. 

The workshop, designed as half-day sessions, was held from November 10-13 at American Corner Rajshahi, and ended with a certificate giving ceremony and project showcase.

A total of 45 participants participated in hands-on learning, assembling complete robotic systems with arms, grippers, servos, and sensors, securing them to the base, and wiring to Arduino and power sources. They practised calibration, fine-tuning movements, and testing gripper functionality, gaining foundational skills in robotics.

Hafizul Imran, founder of Bangladesh Robotic Foundation, Fahmida Akter, coordinator of American Corner Rajshahi, and Sultana Razia, founder of Lightshore Network, were present on the final day of the workshop.

Varendra University student Afia Anzum Rifa said, "The workshop opened my eyes to the world of robotics. I gained knowledge not only in programming and mechanics but also in teamwork and problem-solving. It sparked my curiosity to explore the limitless possibilities of technology."

Facilitator Sabbir Bin Shazid said, "The students were highly engaged throughout the workshop. They learned Arduino coding, control dynamics, and built a pick-and-place robot car, exploring important robotics concepts like sensing and movement."

Sultana Razia, founder of Lightshore Network, emphasized, "By embracing robotics, we equip remote youth with the skills to tackle real-world challenges and turn them into opportunities. Talent is universal, but access to resources is not. We aim to bring robotics to more youth, empowering them to innovate and succeed in the rapidly evolving world of the 21st century."

Hafizul Imran, founder, Bangladesh Robotics Foundation added, "Robotics is at the forefront of the 5th Industrial Revolution, blending human creativity with AI and automation. It improves productivity, safety, and precision across sectors like manufacturing and healthcare. Looking ahead, robotics will drive sustainable growth, create skilled jobs, and tackle complex challenges, fostering an era where technology and human potential thrive together."