Geek Speak: Anirudh

When one thinks of schooling and the fun associated with it, it is usually only till grade ten. All the fun and frolic the school life can give is usually done by the end of class 10. After that it’s only board exams, then a major leap in the toughness subjects in class 11 and bam comes class 12 where you find yourself preparing for the board exams yet again. Before you know, all your exams are done, counselling is done and you are already a student of some university of repute. But what many of us fail to realize during this time is that education is equally fun and has to be viewed from a holistic perspective that makes it worth the effort of going through all the hardships in the formative years. The ones who take a breath and calm down before deciding on what they want to do in these years are the ones who tend to balance both their fun life and careers. Today we meet someone who thinks he has taken such a stride by joining Kidobotikz. Meet Anirudh, a young roboticist and our focus for today’s geek speak.

Hey Anirudh! Do you mind introducing yourself to our readers?

I’m Anirudh. I’m in the 11th grade. And I belong to Devi Academy Senior Secondary School. 

Can you tell us what led you to join Kidobotikz?

My introduction to Kidobotikz is a rather interesting story. I used to live in the vicinity of KK Nagar. So, I’ve known Kidobotikz ever since their inception. And I have always been pestering my parents about getting me enrolled here. But when I asked mom for the first time, she wanted me to concentrate on my studies because she wasn’t sure if I would fit in or was robotics a good choice for me. Then, I let it go. But as it turns out, my parents had made enquires on Kidobotikz and had understood what was being done here. So, as a surprise for my 15th birthday, my parents brought me to the Kidobotikz center and told me that I had been enrolled here. 

Interesting. So, how does it feel to be a robotics hobbyist? And what impact has Kidobotikz had on you ?

Well, since I am in class 11, I have a extensive syllabi to study as it is. Thanks to Kidobotikz, I have actually learnt a few of these concepts before hand. Also, it is very helpful when it comes to learning concepts because I can now imagine how every theory plays out. This way, the learning becomes easy. Even otherwise, Robotics is a much needed diversion for me after a hard week at school.

Moreover, Kidobotikz has also had one profound impact on students like me. Now that I actually know what the crux of engineering would be like, it helps in the decision making process when it comes to the choice of field for my undergrad studies. 

Now that you say Kidobotikz has helped you with the decision making, what have you decided to do for your graduation?

I’ve always been interested with flying, aviation and the whole gamut of soaring in the sky. So, I’ve kept tabs on things happening in the aviation and aerospace industries. More importantly, I am very interested in the work of NASA, SpaceX and others. So, I am thinking of pursuing aerospace engineering. As of now, I’ve set my sights on the Indian Institute of Space science and Technology(IIST) Thiruvananthapuram.