Arin Thakker, one of the group’s members, speaks at a workshop.
When three Bay Area high school students noticed gaps in education in technology and artificial intelligence, they took action. They started Robotics For Change, a group that seeks to teach students in grades 6-12 about those subjects.
The program, founded by American High School students Jishnuu Senthil Kumar, Taj Singh and Rohan Bhagra, began in 2022.
“We started locally, offering classes at nearby libraries and saw great engagement,” Kumar said. The team said it has already reached an international audience, using primarily online initiatives and partnerships with nonprofits such as the ENGin Ukraine Program.
The program aims to teach students logic through robotics and A.I. technology, Kumar said.
The gaps they noticed were related to engineering problems and “necessary” skills in coding, computer-aided design and machine learning.
“Our expertise primarily comes from our experience in our own robotics teams and mentoring other teams, along with collaboration with industry specialists and guest speakers who offer advice and support,” he said.
Although the group is based in Alameda County, over 30 students from San Mateo County have taken advantage of classes. About 15 to 40 students attend their workshops with a total of about 340.
“One of our core projects involved guiding students in developing air and water quality sensors to address California wildfires and local environmental concerns,” Kumar said.
Kumar added that they are looking to expand their program through more initiatives.
“Our philosophy is to provide students with tangible problems to solve, fostering hands-on learning and iteration through the engineering process,” Kumar said.
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