Educational programs on Robotics: In celebration of World Youth Skills Day,15th July a special awareness session titled “Robotics: Future Trends and Technology” was conducted by Mr. Kasun Kalhara, a Lecturer at the Open University of Sri Lanka.
The program aimed to equip youth with modern technological knowledge and skills essential for the rapidly evolving fields of robotics. The session highlighted the growing importance of robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of industries, education, and innovation.
Participants were introduced to:
The fundamentals of robotics and its real-world applications in various sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture.
The emerging trends in robotics including humanoid systems, collaborative robots (cobots), and intelligent automation.
The integration of robotics with AI, IoT, and data analytics, creating smarter and more efficient systems.
Opportunities for youth to engage in hands-on innovation, r