On December 9, 2023, the first-ever ENJOY AI Robotics competition opened in Accra, marking a significant milestone. The robotics competition allows teenagers worldwide to engage actively in shaping the future of AI. The 2023 competition, themed ‘Summer Sports’, showcased innovative projects that blended the excitement of sports with the cutting-edge world of AI technology.
The MakersPlace, an EdTech STEAM education solutions provider, organised a Robotics competition in collaboration with Edulearn. The organisation actively offers a wide range of cutting-edge training programs, targeting children and youth aged 4 to 25. The programme includes skill development in robotics, artificial intelligence, coding, 3D printing, and cybersecurity. They also offer curriculum development and physical computing, along with professional development courses for educators, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience.
During the competition, six teams of children, aged 7 to 9, participated enthusiastically. The event showcased a dazzling display of their creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical prowess. It was inspiring to witness these young minds, some as young as seven, programming robots and tackling complex tasks.
This kind of programme is a call to all stakeholders — parents, educators, influencers, and the government to continue to promote as it encourages invention and creativity in children from an early age. By doing this, we can enable our children to significantly contribute to the evolution of ecosystems and better equip them to confront the challenges of the future. All efforts, be they financial, policy-making, or practical, contribute to the creation of a more promising future.
In conclusion, the first ENJOY AI Robotics competition in Accra, Ghana, was powered by arm(E3)NGAGE to highlight the extraordinary potential of young brains in influencing the field of AI and robotics, and it sheds light on the promising future of technology and creativity.
