Robot Explorer Challenge Sparks STEM

Malaysia, August 2025 – Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), in collaboration with the IEEE Photonics Society Malaysia Chapter, has introduced the “STEM Robotic: My Robot Explorer Challenge” to ignite students’ passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Targeted at Year 4 and Year 5 students, the initiative combines theory and hands-on robot building to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and technological awareness. The program includes a Training of Trainers workshop (8 August 2025) for facilitators and a Robotics Challenge Day (21 August 2025) at SK Salak, featuring interactive sessions, robot development, and competitions.

Led by UiTM academics with support from IEEE Photonics Society, the initiative reflects a strong commitment to community engagement and sustainable STEM education. Students will be recognized with certificates, prizes, and robotic kits, fostering long-term interest in robotics and innovation.