RoboAarambh has launched a nationwide school-level programme aimed at integrating robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), STEM and Internet of Things (IoT) education into classrooms, marking a push towards more practical, technology-driven learning.
The initiative, titled “Hamro Robotics School Launching Program”, was unveiled at an event on April 10 in Kathmandu. It was attended by school leaders, educators and industry experts, who were introduced to hands-on technology learning models designed to bridge the gap between classroom education and workforce readiness.
Shift Towards Practical Learning
RoboAarambh officials said the programme seeks to move beyond rote-based learning and promote experiential, project-based education. The initiative focuses on equipping students with technical skills alongside soft skills such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
The programme is designed as a graded learning pathway, beginning with basic robotics and progressing to advanced coding and AI applications at higher secondary levels.
Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer Ujjwal Koirala said rapid advances in AI, automation and digital technologies are reshaping the global workforce.
He noted that students today must develop strong technological capabilities to remain competitive, stressing that education systems need to adapt to an era defined by intelligent machines and data-driven innovation.
Emphasis on Building, Not Just Using, Technology
Chairman Ganesh Bikram Singh Ale said education should focus on enabling students to create with technology rather than merely use it.
He added that emerging technologies such as AI, robotics and IoT are transforming industries, and schools must prepare students accordingly. He also emphasised continuous learning and adaptability as key future skills.
In the keynote address, Prof Dr Sudan Jha, member of the National Planning Commission, highlighted the importance of combining AI, robotics and green technical education principles to build future-ready human capital.
“The future belongs to learners who can think with technology, create with technology, and act responsibly with technology,” he said.
Robotics and STEM Demonstrations
A major highlight of the event was the demonstration of more than 40 robotics products and STEM kits, showcasing applications ranging from basic classroom models to advanced systems.
The demonstrations included unmanned ground vehicles such as surveillance robots, fire-fighting robots, bomb disposal robots and obstacle-avoidance systems. Aerial systems such as drones, hexacopters and remote-controlled planes were also displayed.
In addition, a range of school-level STEM models — such as hydraulic lifts, robotics-based mechanical systems and circuit-based projects — were showcased to illustrate hands-on learning approaches.
Growing Interest Among Schools
The event saw participation from more than 30 schools, over 45 head teachers and educators, and several industry experts, reflecting growing interest in integrating technology education into school curricula.
RoboAarambh also presented its grade-wise curriculum, starting from basic robotics concepts in Grade 6 to advanced robotics and introductory AI projects by Grade 9.
Focus on Future-Ready Education
The programme includes structured modules spanning mechanical systems, coding, electronics and AI, with increasing complexity across grade levels.
Officials said the initiative aims to align school education with industry needs while promoting innovation and problem-solving skills among students.
The launch marks what organisers describe as the beginning of a broader effort to modernise Nepal’s school education system by embedding technology, practical learning and sustainability principles into classrooms.
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