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Daniel Chigunwe
Herald Correspondent
Tynwald High School and Milestone College robotics teams are in the United States of America to deepen their understanding of automation.
The teams that comprise 29 students are visiting various robotics centres in California, New York and Washington DC.
The tour is expected to enhance robotic skills for some of the learners who will be travelling to Athens, Greece, in September to represent Zimbabwe in the First Global Robotics Competition.
Speaking on the sidelines of the USA tour, the team coach Mr Charles Matanga commended the two schools’ commitment to advancing robotics in the country and beyond.
“The two schools have been working together. I n March this year they went to Milan, Italy, to participate in the First Tech Robotics competition where they scooped the judges’ choice award in recognition of the team’s hard work,” said Mr Matanga.
“We are going to visit several places in the USA, including the Google Innovation hubs focusing on artificial intelligence, machine learning and quantum computing.
“We will also visit Tesla which has a significant research and development presence focusing on autonomous driving, battery technology, and software development in Silicon Valley.”
The teams will also visit the Computer History Museum Showcases, The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment and NASA.
“The world is entering a new realm of technology. For this reason, Tynwald High School and Milestone College aim to equip their students with the innovative skills of robotics.
“By incorporating robotics into high school education, students can develop a wide range of skills that benefit them throughout their academic and professional career.”
Robotics are critical in developing problem-solving skills, encouraging critical thinking, analysis, and creativity, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship as well as preparing students for future careers.
Peter Tanyanyiwa
Online Reporter