CAPIZ – Students of Sapian National High School in Sapian City gained valuable skills in technology and innovation through basic training on robotics and automation held as part of the school's science camp in celebration of Science Month 2025.
The training was facilitated by the Department of Science and Technology Region 6 – Capiz Provincial S&T Office (DOST VI-Capiz PSTO) in collaboration with the Philippine Science High School Western Visayas (PSHS-WVC). It introduced students to fundamental concepts of automation and robotics and helped them understand how these technologies impact daily life and modern industries.
Through interactive discussions and hands-on demonstrations, participants explored practical applications of technology and were encouraged to appreciate the role of science in solving real-world problems.
PSHS-WVC's Jesiah B. Aguilar led a session on automation and demonstrated the use of Arduino using TinkerCAD, a free, browser-based program for creating 3D models, electronic circuits and block-based code. The students learned how these tools can be used in practical and educational projects.
Meanwhile, Gerald V. Salazar, also of PSHS-WVC, introduced students to mBots, educational robot kits for teaching programming, electronics and robotics. The hands-on activities allowed students to see how robots can be programmed to perform tasks, sparking curiosity and creative problem solving.
The aim of the training was not only to impart technical skills, but also to promote critical thinking and creativity. Many students were motivated to imagine how robotics and automation could address challenges in their communities, and some expressed interest in careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
At the end of the program, participants not only gained new knowledge and skills, but also a deeper understanding of the role of science and technology in building a more advanced and innovative society./PM