When one observes the various students that assemble for a class or a session, one cannot help but wonder the diversity each one of them bring to the gathering. These young minds which may vary from being all knowing to all observing add a unique flavour to the classroom. While the faculty is the one who bears the brunt of the flavour these 10 somethings bring to the room, for onlookers it is always a sight to behold as knowledge dissipates through the class. Equally interesting, or amusing, is the attitudes displayed by these students. Some of them take pride in their capabilities and wares. These are the ones that teachers find hard to contain. There are still others who are quite unassuming and hold their foot steady even after being extraordinary in their performance. These are the ones that who take a deep breath before every action of their and ensure that they bring a calming influence to everyone around them. Today we meet someone who has quite a calming influence on everyone around him. Meet Varun, a “stealth” roboticist and our focus for today’s geek speak.
Hey Varun! Do you mind introducing yourself to our readers?
Hello everyone! I am Varun Srinivas, the “Stealth” roboticist. I study in class 7 of PSBB KK Nagar.
Can you tell us what led you to join Kidobotikz?
Well,it’s not a very long story. Kidobotikz has always been in the vicinity of KK Nagar and had been glancing on their banners for quite some time on my way back from school. One day I just walked into the center and inquired about the courses. Not long after that did I join here...
That’s as simple as anyone would’ve put it. So, did you find you were looking for at Kidobotikz?
To be honest, before joining Kidobotikz, I was quite blank about what to expect and what to learn. I wasn’t exactly sure whether robotics was the way to go about. But then, all those doubts in me were laid to rest at the end of the first class. I was sold on the whole idea of learning robotics concepts because it was made comprehensible in the class.
Well, I’m sure Team Kidobotikz is happy with your compliments. Meanwhile, how’s your level progressing?
I’m in the advanced level. Unlike most students who’ve been here for more than a year or so, i am a relatively new entrant. I joined here only in the month of April. Kidobotikz conducted a summer camp where I completed the first two levels. That way I had a headstart over most others.
What’s one thing you love about Kidobotikz?
Their faculty. Their faculty are all so patient. They help us in patiently understanding each concept and provide us with the time to grasp them at our learning levels. This for me is the most favourite aspect of Kidobotikz. They ensure that no one is left behind.
Good hear. Moving on, how was your KRG experience this time?
It was a very memorable experience. This was my first KRG and I managed to make it to the quarterfinals of the all events. While the fact that I didn’t win did sting a little, I still happened to take back a lot of positives from the event. If there was one place where I went wrong, it is the fact that I used lead acid batteries instead of LiPo batteries. This affected the weight of my robots in key situations.
For the final question, what are your favourite kind of robots and what are future plans after schooling?
Well, my plans after schooling are still in planning stage. I haven’t given them much thought. I’d like to take it as it comes. For, the first question, My favourite bots would be race robots and hexapods. These are the ones that I am capable of building and hence they are my favourites.
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