Key Facts
• A robotics workshop for elementary students was held in Shiojiri City, Nagano.
• 20 parent-child pairs participated in the event.
• The workshop has been held annually for five years to enhance creativity and technical skills.
• Students built robots using materials like chopsticks, paper cups, motors, and plastic bottles.
• Professor Takashi Kasuga from Nagano National College of Technology emphasized the importance of creating original robots.
• A participating child expressed enjoyment, saying, “Yes, it’s fun.”
• A parent highlighted the value of such experiences for their child’s future.
• Robots created in the workshop can compete in the “Elementary School RoboCon” Nagano preliminaries next month.
Summary
A robotics workshop aimed at fostering creativity and technical skills in elementary students was held in Shiojiri City, Nagano. Twenty parent-child pairs participated, building robots from everyday materials like chopsticks and plastic bottles. Professor Takashi Kasuga encouraged students to create original designs, while participants expressed enthusiasm for the hands-on experience. The event, held annually for five years, aims to inspire future engineers. Robots made during the workshop will compete in the “Elementary School RoboCon” Nagano preliminaries next month.
