This marks an important first step for kids toward the future of the AI era.
Over three immersive days, students truly entered the world of AI-powered robotics. Starting from AI concepts, they built their very own AI robots, learning core skills such as computer vision, autonomous navigation, and ROS-based behavior training. Under the guidance of mentors, they witnessed for the first time how robots can “see, understand, and act” independently, without human remote control.
This workshop represents a new starting point for children in the Toronto area to explore future technologies. Following this event, TechBlazers officially launched its AI Robotics Team.
Students’ Achievements Surpassed Expectations!
Many students initially had only abstract ideas about “AI.” Through the workshop, they began with the basics and gradually built their first AI robots:
- Real-time demonstrations with robot dogs and camera-based vision
- Strategy design for dual-robot collaboration
- Onshape digital modeling and structural modifications
- Python programming and basic ROS behavior logic
- Autonomous navigation and task execution
They experienced firsthand how AI × Robotics × Engineering Design truly comes together. The most exciting moment was when their robots moved, recognized targets, and executed plans autonomously—their wonder, curiosity, and sense of accomplishment were the highlights of the workshop.
This is exactly what we aimed to provide: a genuine technological awakening that helps kids understand that the future is built on knowledge and practice, not magic.
Robots Are No Longer “Following Orders” – They Can “Think”
The most thrilling part for students was seeing robots:
- Process camera images independently
- Determine the direction of targets
- Plan paths
- Avoid obstacles
- Collaborate to complete tasks
For the first time, they realized:
AI robots are not “advanced remote-controlled cars”; they are intelligent systems capable of perceiving and interacting with the world.
After the workshop, many students excitedly discussed:
- Can we make two robots cooperate?
- Can the robot remember a specific path?
- How should we design strategies for competitions?
This workshop awakened not just knowledge, but also the curiosity and motivation to explore the future.
Short Time, Big Impact
Although two and a half days is not enough to master all AI robotics skills, we observed:
- Students actively documenting processes and sharing insights
- Teams repeatedly fine-tuning robots for better accuracy and stability
- Kids exploring models and path-planning during breaks
- Every team striving to solve problems and inspire each other
They demonstrated the most important skills for future engineers:
Collaboration, critical thinking, persistence, and problem-solving.
These are the abilities that transform a child from “technology user” to “technology creator.”
TechBlazers AI Robotics Team Officially Launched!
After the workshop, TechBlazers officially formed the AI Robotics Team to guide students through this year’s VEX AI Robotics season. Students will enter a more complete, systematic, and advanced AI robotics competition journey:
- Learning full AI robotics technologies
- Deepening understanding of ROS, path planning, and behavior modeling
- Designing stronger competition robots
- Competing on real stages against global teams
The workshop was just the beginning. The real challenges lie ahead.
The field of AI robotics is rapidly evolving, full of possibilities and unknowns. Future engineers, researchers, and innovators will start their journey from today’s first steps. There are countless problems and challenges waiting to be discovered, solved, and innovated upon.
We believe: the future belongs to young people who dare to explore. TechBlazers’ mission is to guide them forward.