The fact that today is Saturday seems to be ringing alarm bells for many a youngsters at Kidobotikz. It is the last weekend before KRg and everybody is busy on getting their robots ready. Every inch of the makerspace is crammed with students of all ages who are here with only one agenda on mind- KRG. Welcome to the KRG week blues. Between balancing homework and cranking out robots, the platter of these young gentlemen is filled for the whole week. We are back at where we left of yesterday. Yesterday was the turn of Thazeem getting interviewed by me when his “Partner-in-mischief” Sriram was caught up with their project. Now, Sriram has taken some time out of his day out at Kidobotikz to have a chat with me. He is a fun young chap who is by every meaning of the word “fiercely competitive“. Even as I meet him he is already brimming with energy and is not sure as to how to contain his immense energy. Assuming our chat could be of help, i engage him in a conversation.
Hey Sriram! Why don’t you temme a bit about yourself and your path to Kidobotikz?
I am Sai Sriram. I study in class 9 of Modern Senior Secondary School, Nanganallur. Back here at Kidobotikz, I finished my Advanced level recently and am now progressing through my expert level. I joined here in April after being introduced to Kidobotikz by a friend of mine named Siddharth who himself is in the Advanced level. Robotics was a relatively new interest for me and thanks to Kidobotikz it has now turned into a passion.
Interesting. So, how does it feel to be a robotics enthusiast here at Kidobotikz?
Well, robotics for me is a highly empowering experience. I get to feel like a grown up doing all kinds of grown up things. The whole aspect of learning through a having process appeals to me immensely. I have learnt concepts that are just mindblowing for a student of my age. Considering the fact that I’ve managed to learn them makes me feel great about myself.
I’ve asked this question to your partner and am asking you as well, why are you here this weekend?
Well, like Thazeem put it so eloquently yesterday, My partner-in-mischief Thazeem and I are here to get our robot ready for the upcoming KRG event AutoTransbot .
Interesting! So, what events are you participating in this time?
Well, that’s a totally funny story! I am participating in all the events of KRG except Project Expo.
I’m sorry, could you refresh my memory and temme the name of each event you are participating in?
The list is quite long. Here it goes- Line Tracer, AutoTransbot, Temple Run, Balloon Burster, Manual Pick ‘n’ Place and Manual Sumo. So, basically everything other than the Project Expo. I would’ve participated in it as well, if time wasn’t so scarce. Between schooling and robotics, this is the best I could manage.
That is a long list indeed! Phew! To even remember such a long list of events is quite a daunting task. My best wishes for you.
Moving on, why don’t you temme if there is a particular kind of robot that you have a fascination for?
The ASIMO series of robots which Honda developed have always fascinated me. I intend to learn robotics to the extent that I am able to design one of these by myself one day.
You’ve read about ASIMO? That’s impressive! I’d be even more enchanted if you could elaborate it’s abbreviation!
Easy peasy! Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility…
I’m quite dumbfounded by your curiosity and acumen in the area of robotics! So, what do you plan to do when you graduate from high school?
Well, I have always wanted to do science or robotics as a part of my career. I intend to join Cambridge when i become a graduate. It represents to me the best seat in science.
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