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Youth Skills in 1st International Robotics and Automation Summit and Competition

Published Nov 25, 2019 12:00 am
73515765_2217068795069462_4889394540747685888_o (1) The 1st International Robotics and Automation Summit and Competition with a theme “Shaping the Universe with Disruptive Technologies of Robotics and Automation” took place at University of Makati last October 10 and 11, 2019. It brought together researchers, students, teachers, hobbyists, and the likes. The event included seminars and trainings on AI, Blockchain, IoT and IT trends. These are in parallel with robotics competitions and research presentations participated by students and researchers. Similarly, the participants of the 1st International Robotics and Automation Summit and Competition were given great opportunities to learn, to network, and to interact with expert speakers and panelists. The invited speakers were given at most 30 minutes to talk about their expertise on certain topics that made participants understand better the era of disruptive technologies of Robotics and Automation. During the first day, the following topics were shared to the participants: Dynamic and Decentralized classroom: An Effective Model for Teaching Robotics for Today’s Students by Mr. Brian Montoya, Co-Global Director of RoboRAVE International; The Industrial Automation Model by Mr. Rajasekharan A H, director of STEM Robotics; The Rise of Digital Ecosystem by Mr. Prince Edike, a Data Scientist and an Earth Systems Analyst; Humanoid Robotics Customer Experience in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Mr. Roger Collantes, CEO and President of Smarter Robotics; Preparing our TVET  Trainees for the 4th Industrial Revolution by Edward Delarosa, Chief TESDA Specialist, CTADD, and NITESDA; Robotics as a Tool in STEM Education by Mr. Jan Michael Santiago, E-Learning Manager of C and E Educational Group; Rapid Prototyping with Electronics Product Development Center by Engr. Emmanuel Antonio, DOST-EPDC Section Head; Robotics, Technology and Research by Engr. Percival Magpantay, an IEEE Representative; AI and the Psychology of Conversion by Mr. Kevin Leversee, a Co-Founder of AI.ph; and AI Application by Mr. Francis Delagua, Founder of AI,ph. 72398466_2202726706503671_1391799734410149888_o (1) The second day was another day of learnings with the following topics: Developing and Supporting an Agile Mindset by Engr. Christian Enoval, Chair of IEEE Young Professionals; Computing and Archiving Research Environment – COARE by Engr. Christian Matira, Science Research Specialist II DOST-ASTI; Bureau’s ICT Competency and Development Program by Ms. Maria Lourdes Aquilizan, Director of ICT Literacy and Competency; Applications and Security Issues of Blockchain by Mr. Justin David Pineda, Principal Consultant of Pineda Cybersecurity; How the Blockchain Can Improve the Education by Ms. Veronica Andrino, Founder of EDUSY.IO;  The Benefits of Certification Issued in Blockchain by  Mr. Colin JG Miles, COO NEXTID; and The Real Use Cases of Blockchain in IOT (Internet of Things) by Mr. Alan Josef Caceres, Founder and Vlogger of NomadFury. Different schools and hobbyists participated in the robotics and automation competition. Robotics competition includes UBTech Robots Competition, Sumobot Competition, and Micromouse Competition. Automation competition includes ERovouthon Competition, Drone Competition and Thesis Project Presentations. Here are the complete list of categories and winners: Over-All Champion - De La Salle Araneta University Over-All 1st Runner Up - Esperanza National High School Over-All 2nd Runner Up - Cavite National Science High School Sumobot Competition: High School Category Champion - Esperanza National High School, 1st Runner Up - St. William’s Institute, and 2nd Runner Up - Cavite National Science High School.  College School Category Champion - De La Salle Araneta University, 1st Runner Up – Cavite National High School, and 2nd Runner Up – Adamson University. Tello Edu Drone Competition Champion – Philippine Science High School- Southern Mindanao, 1st Runner Up – Esperanza National High School (Team A), and 2nd Runner Up – Esperanza National High School (Team B). Erovouthon Competition Champion – Hope Christian Highschool, 1st Runner Up - De La Salle Araneta University, and 2nd Runner Up – St. Joseph’s Institute. Micromouse Competition Champion - Asia Pacific College, 1st Runner Up – Philippine Science High School - Southern Mindanao. Research Competition Champion - Esperanza National High School. Smart Factory Competition (Ubtech Ukit) Champion – Cavite National Science High School. Captain Court Competition (Ubtech Jimu) Champion – De La Salle Araneta University. Erovoutika International was organized this event in the partnership of and Elite Inc. Erovoutika is a company envisioned to empower and strengthen the technical skills of industry practitioners, engineers, teachers and students. The company is a pundit in the field of electronics, robotics, automation, PLC, internet of things (IOT), image processing and IT, including software development, web development, network architecture, cybersecurity and others. The company is also a supplier and distributor of electronic products such as sensors, motors, modules, robots and other training kits. Educators Circle for Learned and Innovative Architects Toward Technological and Equitable Institution (ELITE), Inc. is a company that exist for the community learners and educators. The primary purpose of ELITE is to provide continuing professional education, training and certification, research and development, extension services and academic partnership to advance the skills and knowledge of learners and other professionals. The organizers are thankful to the sponsors, industry and academic leaders, schools, and universities, and to all the participants who joined the Robolution 2019. The sponsors who contributed to the success of this event are as follows: HITC, AI.PH, Disruption, Roborave Phil, Pineda Cybersecurity, Transpower System Corporation, NEXTID. Nomadfury, Edusys, Mb Technews, Manila Bulletin, UbTech, Tello, Stem Robotics Academy, Adelaide Robotics Company, American Robotics Academy, Smarter Robotics and Support From DOST, DICT, IEEE Phil Section, IEEE Young Professionals, TESDA, and CHED.  
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