Bareilly: The “Science in Action Robotics Bootcamp 2026,” being organized by the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) and the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, is drawing enthusiastic participation from students and fostering a spirit of innovation and technological excellence.
The summer outreach programme has attracted students from Classes 9 to 12, as well as Polytechnic and B.Sc. courses, who are actively engaging in hands-on learning experiences in robotics, automation, sensor technology and programming.
The four-day bootcamp has been designed to provide participants with practical exposure to emerging technologies while also developing essential soft skills such as communication, presentation, teamwork, leadership and problem-solving abilities.
The workshop features a series of project-based activities spread across four thematic days. Participants began by learning the fundamentals of electronics through projects such as LED blinking systems, traffic lights with time-delay functions and reaction timers. The second day focused on sensor-based smart technologies, including touchless alarms, distance detectors and digital temperature and humidity monitors.
On the third day, students explored smart lighting and automation projects such as automatic street lights, colour-changing lamps and motion-controlled lighting systems. The final day is dedicated to smart security and motor control applications, featuring projects like barrier opening systems, electronic safe boxes, password-protected doors and OLED display integration.
One of the unique aspects of the programme is its student-to-student learning model. Second-year Electronics and Communication Engineering students — Ashmit Verma, Bilal Khan, Nitish Mahour and Harkirat Singh — are serving as mentors and guiding participants throughout the workshop. Their involvement has created an interactive learning environment that encourages peer collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. P. Singh said the bootcamp reflects the university’s commitment to moving beyond textbook-based education and equipping students with practical skills and innovative thinking. He expressed confidence that such initiatives would prepare young learners for future technological challenges.
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology Prof. Archana Gupta highlighted that the outreach programme aims to cultivate scientific temper, creativity and problem-solving capabilities among students, helping them become confident and technologically empowered citizens.
Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering Prof. Manish Rai described robotics as a critical technology of the future and said the department is encouraging students not only to use technology but also to innovate and create new solutions.
Workshop Coordinator Dr. Inderpreet Kaur noted that project-based learning is enabling participants to develop practical solutions to real-world challenges. She praised the enthusiasm and curiosity displayed by students throughout the programme.
University officials said the success of the Robotics Bootcamp 2026 underscores Rohilkhand University’s growing emphasis on research, innovation and technical education. The overwhelming response from participants reflects the readiness of the younger generation to contribute to a technologically advanced and innovation-driven India.
(Reported by Akhilesh Chandra Saxena from Bareilly).
