About Us
The CAMTech Uganda Robotics for Education initiative, launched in 2022, focuses on empowering children and youth with practical skills in Engineering and technology. Our comprehensive program caters to both pre-university and university students, providing hands-on training in industry 4.0+ skills encompassing electronics, mechatronics, programming, IoT, and AI using Robotics as the main teaching tool.
Our primary objective is to narrow the gap in technology and engineering education by promoting innovation, problem-solving, and community involvement. By fostering creativity and practical skill development, our program seeks to empower the upcoming generation with the capabilities to address local and global challenges, thereby instigating positive change within their communities.
Our Mission
To create an environment where the spirit of creativity and innovation is nurtured through fun simplification of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
Our Vision
A Generation of skilled and Creative problem solvers
Program objectives
- Mastery of Fundamentals: Ensure participants grasp foundational concepts in robotics, including electronics, programming, and sensor technologies, laying a solid groundwork for advanced learning.
- Practical Application: Provide hands-on experience where participants can apply theoretical knowledge to build functional robots, fostering a deep understanding of robotics principles through real-world projects.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Cultivate participants' ability to analyze problems, think creatively, and develop innovative solutions using robotics technology, preparing them to tackle complex challenges in diverse contexts.
- Collaboration and Communication Skills: Foster teamwork, effective communication, and collaboration among participants, promoting an environment where ideas are shared, and collective problem-solving is encouraged, mirroring professional settings.
- Empowerment for Future Success: Empower participants with the confidence, skills, and adaptability needed to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world, equipping them to pursue further education or careers in STEM fields and beyond
- To develop lifelong skills among participants (effective communication skills & self-confidence)
Program Benefits
Technical skills
- Acquisition of Basic Electronics Knowledge
- Electrical circuit interpretation and construction
- Electronic circuit fault identification and Troubleshooting
- Computer programming or coding skills
- Basic mechanical skills
- Basic coding skills
Soft skills
- Development of effective communication skills
- Good presentation skills
- Acquisition of best project pitching practices
- Development of ability to critically and rationally think
- Logical reasoning and decisive conclusion
- Ideation to problem solve
- Building of confidence and self-esteem
- Entrepreneurial mindset development