Uzoorba Technologies LLP

21/07/2024

GOOD FUN @ WSRO REGIONALS @ GOA!
Thoroughly enjoyed myself as the Referee-cum-Commentator for the day-long Line-Follower Competition involving 37 teams at the World STEM & Robotics Olympiad's Regional Championship held at the Indoor Stadium (Campal) yesterday. Had a great team of score-keepers, time-keepers and other volunteers. Many thanks to Anay Kamat and Saieesh Gandhi for this opportunity.

Amazingly the Prerna High School (Korgaon) team led by their Computer Teacher, Prasad S Gadekar, beat the college-students' team of Manipal University (Jaipur) by "0.5 second" to clinch the 2nd place in the final!!

Per WSRO the Top3 teams will get a chance to go to the WSRO International Championship (Canada) while the Top5 teams have qualified for the WSRO National Championship (Gujarat) later this year.

Hats off to the organizers of this fantastic event. Goa and its youth critically needs more such exposure and opportunities.

23/07/2023

This dual language (English+Konkani) video presents our Goa2Mars participant school students with an overview of the Autonomous Fire Engine project to be don...

13/07/2023

ROBOSPLASH2023 CONTINUES!
We are pleased to announce the launch of the ROBOSPLASH2023-EXTENSION programme.

Over the next 3-4 months the basic robocar that each school team made at the April'23 camp will evolve into a Sumo Wrestler Robocar, Line Follower Robocar and Obstacle Avoider Robocar before its culmination into the Autonomous Fire Engine, which will automatically detect, seek and douse fires (in the form of lit candles in the play arena) without any human intervention while also sending a live video feed back to the Control Room and avoiding obstacles all along its path.

Each participating school gets a new "Main Project Kit" (worth Rs.1250) which combined with the Camp Kit (worth Rs.2250) contains all necessary components and items. The schools which didn't earn a "RPi Kit" (worth Rs.3050) at the camp will get one for the Extension programme. Thanks to the sponsors of the last camp all these kits are provided FREE to the participating schools.

Our teaching instructions and guidance for this programme will be through our Goa2Mars YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkWJ4HOxb455XngL3LLfg6XANf2vnAs9n) where the first few videos have been released. All videos are in dual language (English+Konkani) with a supporting WhatsApp Helpline in English, Konkani, Hindi and Marathi so as to minimize language barriers and make tech education accessible especially for our Goan village children.

Do help spread the word around Goa so that our children are not left behind in the Tech Era!

IF YOUR SCHOOL DIDN'T ATTEND OUR LAST CAMP BUT WANTS TO JOIN IN NOW THEN HERE'S GOOD NEWS FOR YOU!
At the end of our April'23 camp, 23 out of 29 schools indicated their interest to continue their robotics learning journey. However the ongoing heavy Goan monsoon appear to have dampened the spirits of some :) thus freeing up slots for other schools to participate in this programme. Interested schools may register using this link: https://forms.gle/AzDWdDSa16ZnTW5T9

09/06/2023

ROBOSPLASH2023 FEEDBACK FROM TEACHERS...UNEDITED!
"Great learning opportunity for students and teachers alike. We were always kept occupied with a task and not a dull moment. Liked the fact that all the teachers present were made a part of the opening ceremony. What I liked the most about the camp was the opening ceremony. Clear instructions. The kit provided by the organizers."

"Need to have such camp throughout the year. What I liked the most about the camp was we had the Best coach"

"It was excellent...very well organised. Excellent camp for students for those who are really interested."

"Students had an amazing time learning different concepts in technical as well as software things. This course really motivated all of them not only students but teachers as well, instructor was great at explaining things. Tech buddies were amazing. This was just what we needed. Thank you so much for the amazing opportunity to the entire Robosplash 2023 team. Technical buddies all were very supportive."

"It was truly good students learned something new. What I liked the most about the camp was Techbuddy."

"It was motivational and knowledgeable. What I liked the most about the camp was Teaching Strategies used by sir Vincent"

"The camp was really a great one. The arrangements made specially systems, rpis, kits etc. The students had their hands on practicals with electronic circuits, assemling of robocar, coding and making them work was simply amazing and a very great experience for them. Thanks to the entire team of this Robosplash camp specially Sir Vincent. Vincent sir's way of giving the instructions step by step and handling all the schools. The idea of tech buddies which was a great help for specially behind teams, the kits given to all, assembling of circuits, robocar and making them actually work."

"Excellent! What I liked the most about the camp was students practically assembled the cars!"

"Very interesting. My student and I enjoyed it. What I liked the most about the camp was system about the horn, flags, buddy leaders and tech buddies."

"By the end of 3 day Robosplash2023 camp, the students had constructed, coded and competed with their own robo cars. In today’s knowledge-based economy, creativity & innovation must be essential tools in the intellectual toolbox of our students. I feel its an unique and exciting way to explore the world of robotics where in children gained invaluable knowledge and skills which can lead to exciting career opportunities. students and teachers took keen interest in learning. students were encouraged to work in a team to develop communication, collaboration and leadership skills."

"My students had interest to learn more about it. It was very good and informative"

"Was very nice. Very interesting got to see new things."

"Overall it was good. It was well organized."

"Camp was very enjoyable and knowledge one. What I liked the most about the camp was the Robocar project."

"We'll planned and very informative for students as well as trs. Sir Vincent Toscano took so much efforts and handle the camp very nicely .Thank you sir🙏 and all the best. Stay blessed!"

"Organized and managed very well."

" The camp is extremely well organised with outstanding staff. The pratical activities were excellent, its really a unique camp. Thank you all for the wonderful experience!"

"Well planned. What I liked the most about the camp was Discipline."

"Very nice. What I liked the most about the camp was overall management."

"Very informative. What I liked the most about the camp was Tech buddy concept, flag concept"

"It was the innovative idea....My Students enjoyed the most. Camp activities were well planned, Ex*****on was excellent. All the credit goes to Sir Vincent."

"Good. What I liked the most about the camp was students participation along with other school incharge TechBuddy students."

"Fantastic! Camp ended with smile on each and every student's that is very important"

05/06/2023

FIRST GOA2MARS KITS HANDED OVER TO CHORAO SCHOOLS!!
One Goa2Mars kit – containing 700+ total nos. of 200+ distinct electronics, automation and robotics items valued at Rs.30,000 – each was recently handed over to both Chorao schools for FREE! Each school has earned 2 Goa2Mars kits for their successful participation in our Goa2Mars program during the last academic year 2022-23!
St. Bartholomew's High School - Chorao
Chorao Educational Society's , Dayanand High School - Chorao- Ilhas Goa

Using each kit their students can do 100s of projects from basic demonstrations of science phenomena that they learn in the school curriculum to exciting robotics projects. Additionally, many included components can be used to do even engineering-grade complex projects by students keen to pursue advanced levels. These would be actively supported from our side through online learning videos, need-based online interactive video sessions and a WhatsApp HelpDesk line.

Main objective of our Goa2Mars program since early-2020 has been to use robotics as a medium for promotion of Goan village school students’ interest into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education which is the bedrock for innovation, industry and economic progress of any country and is a necessity for our rising India today and the future ahead. Additionally, robotics has been proven to help develop students’ healthy, productive and creative interests into modern technologies and away from the addictions of social media, gaming, inappropriate videos etc. which plague many students since the COVID pandemic.

Both schools have given us an undertaking on our following Terms & Conditions, and on their successful 50% accomplishment of our kit utilization & performance criteria therein they will get the 2nd kit earned by them:
1. You will ensure that our kit(s) are stored securely and protected from elements of nature for its longevity and maximum value extraction by your students.
2. Within the first 3 weeks of the new academic year (2023-24), your school will formally institute a Robotics Club at your school on the lines of your Science, Eco/Green, Chess, Sports and other existing clubs with regular activities/events.
3. Only students of Std.6-9 with confirmed technical interests and coding (viz. Scratch/PictoBlox) skills are to be admitted into your Robotics Club. Minimum annual club membership = 20 students.
4. Your Robotics Club will be headed by either one of your Computer/Science/Math teachers along with a Std.9/10 student Lead and his/her deputy chosen purely on merit.
5. Your Robotics Club in-charge teacher will maintain a documented track record of usage of all our kit items by your Robotics Club members to ensure that these are not lost or wasted or remain largely unused or get misused by unauthorized/unskilled students/persons.
6. During the academic year, your Robotics Club will organize atleast 4 demonstrations/events (viz. demonstrate their projects, movie/documentary screening, quiz competition etc.) at your school for an internal audience (ie. your students, teachers) to promote interest in robotics within your school.
7. During the academic year, your Robotics Club will organize atleast 2 demonstrations/exhibitions/events at your school to showcase their robotics work to an external audience viz. parents, community etc.
8. During the academic year, your Robotics Club will participate in atleast 4 inter-school (including state-level) competitions/exhibitions/events related to STEM education.
9. During the academic year, your Robotics Club will participate in atleast 2 regional (including national-level) competitions/exhibitions/events related to STEM education.
10. During the academic year, for each given kit your Robotics Club will do atleast 8 basic science phenomena demonstration projects and atleast 4 mid-to-complex level robotics projects to be showcased at the annual Science Day at your school.
11. On successful compliance of the above-mentioned criteria during the academic year 2023-24 your school will get permanent ownership of our kit(s) with no further expectations from our side.
12. Solely at Uzoorba’s discretion, compliance exemptions may be granted for genuine challenges/constraints provided these are intimated in advance with clear details via email to [email protected]. Failure to do so risks your claimed challenges/constraints being viewed as excuses with very low probability of acceptance for compliance exemption(s). In either case, the final decision will be consultative in nature based on mutual trust and cooperation between your school and us.
13. Blatant, major non-compliances and/or misuse of our kits will result in our kits being withdrawn from your school with immediate effect with any damaged/lost kit items to be replaced/paid by you.
14. It is natural that 10-20% electronic components get damaged when put in use due to various factors (viz. power fluctuations, genuine mistakes by students, research trials etc.) This is part of the learning process for your students and is understandable from our side. However, in case the damaged items are needed by your students then your school will have to purchase these on its own account. We will provide you links to our online suppliers from where you can purchase these with no referral commission/benefits coming to us.
15. Though we have tried our best to pre-test most of the significant components in our kits it is possible that you encounter an occasional defective-on-receipt item. You may report such items immediately to us and depending on the circumstances we will decide whether we can/will replace it for you or if you need to purchase it yourself online as explained in the previous point above.
16. Your school will get immediate possession of the FIRST kit on your signing of the mutually agreed final set of Terms & Conditions but not later than 2nd week of the new academic year (2023-24). SECOND kit will be provided to your school immediately on your Robotics Club achieving 50% of the targets listed above, subject to our quick verification.
17. You agree that the above Terms & Conditions are intended primarily to not straight-jacket your school but to ensure that our expensive kits provided FREELY to your school are being used effectively as a STEM learning medium by your Robotics Club.

We wish the students of both Chorao schools the very best on their journey!

25/05/2023

THE NAVHIND TIMES (April 10, 2023)
Our mega-camp on robotics last week received coverage in a leading daily newspaper of Goa thanks to Shoma Patnaik.

Thanks once again to all who made this camp possible.
Rohan Khaunte
Siddhi Raikar
Persistent Foundation
Persistent Systems
Buoyancy Consultants
Vijay Thomas
Tangentia
Sparkplus Technologies
Rohin Parkar
Spintly
Vincent Paul Toscano
Uzoorba Technologies LLP
GOA IT PROFESSIONALS
Shoma Patnaik

25/05/2023

DAINIK GOMANTAK - MARATHI (April 11, 2023)
Our robotics camp in a leading Marathi daily newspaper of Goa today.

Thank you Dnyanesh Moghe for a well written article 🙏🙏🙏

Uzoorba Technologies LLP
Vincent Paul Toscano

25/05/2023

31/12/2022

A FANTASTIC CLOSURE TO 2022!
Conducted 3-day free robotics mini-camp for students of Dayanand High School (Chorao) during 28-29-30 December with daily sessions from 9am to 12:30pm in their Computer Lab. Students learnt to use 13 new components ie. sensors (10 nos.), 7-segment LED display, RPi camera and stepper motor, all controlled using MIT Scratch. That completed the Level 1 curriculum of our Goa-2-Mars robotics & automation education program at this school.

Goans from 3 different countries visited and interacted with the students to encourage their interest in STEM education.

School's Headmistress Mrs. Ann James was ever supportive as always, along with their Computer Teacher Mrs. Nita Sawant, to organize this mini-camp.

Its been greatly satisfying to see firsthand our Chorao island kids taking keen interest in tech education & skills. Priceless!

23/11/2022

RoboSparkle2022 in Goan newspapers!
Chorao Educational Society's , Dayanand High School - Chorao- Ilhas Goa
St. Bartholomew's High School - Chorao