YUVA Academy · School of Robotics

Robotics for Kids · Certificate Programme.

A hands-on programme combining robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, physical learning kits and live instruction to help young people build, programme, experiment and solve problems with technology.

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Learning by doing

Young people learn technology differently when they can build it themselves.

Robotics for Kids combines physical learning kits with live classes in robotics, automation and artificial intelligence.

Learners begin with age-appropriate, block-based programming and progress through increasingly demanding assembly, programming and strategy.

Instead of treating science and technology as abstract subjects, the programme gives students opportunities to see how mechanisms work, test their ideas and develop practical solutions.

The learning principle

A robot that does not behave as expected is not simply a mistake. It is a problem waiting to be understood.

Robotics encourages learners to create, experiment, observe, improve and become more confident in solving unfamiliar problems.

Choose a level

Three levels. Increasing technical challenge.

Learners can progress from introductory robotics and AI through assembly, programming and strategic problem-solving.

Level 1

Introduction to Robotics & AI

10 hours of hands-on learning

Online or face-to-face learning
Introduction to robotics and AI
Age-appropriate programming
Global STEM curriculum and pedagogies
Exposure to global robotics competition
Certificate of Achievement from YUVA Academy

Rs 12,500 Current published programme fee

Level 2

Assembly & Programming

16 hours of hands-on learning

Online or face-to-face learning
Robot assembly
Programming and control
Global STEM curriculum and pedagogies
Exposure to global robotics competition
Certificate of Achievement from YUVA Academy

Rs 15,500 Current published programme fee

Level 3

Assembly, Programming & Strategy

20 hours of hands-on learning

Online or face-to-face learning
Robot assembly
Programming and control
Strategic robotics challenges
Global STEM curriculum and pedagogies
Exposure to global robotics competition
Certificate of Achievement from YUVA Academy

Rs 18,500 Current published programme fee

What robotics develops

Technical learning with wider problem-solving benefits.

Computational thinking Learn to break problems into logical steps and develop structured solutions.

Science & mathematics See how scientific and mathematical ideas work within real technical systems.

Engineering mechanics Develop a basic understanding of physical mechanisms, components and how systems interact.

Coding Learn programming concepts in an accessible, age-appropriate way.

Problem-solving Diagnose problems, test alternatives and improve solutions through iteration.

Curiosity Encourage learners to create, experiment and improve rather than simply follow instructions.

Teamwork Understand the importance of communicating and collaborating on technical challenges.

Real-world application Connect science, mathematics, engineering and technology with tangible projects.

Hands-on learning

Build it. Programme it. Test it. Improve it.

Robotics allows children to develop models of real-world objects and observe their working mechanisms directly.

This creates a practical learning cycle in which learners can immediately see the relationship between an idea, the instructions they provide and the physical behaviour of the system.

Build Assemble components Learn how different parts combine to create a functional mechanical system.

Programme Create instructions Use block-based and age-appropriate programming to control behaviour.

Test Observe performance Compare what the robot actually does with what the learner intended it to do.

Improve Iterate Use mistakes and unexpected results as information for the next attempt.

Future-ready learning

Give young learners experience with the technologies shaping tomorrow.

YUVA Academy’s published programme connects robotics education with wider fields such as coding, automation, artificial intelligence, software programming, app development and emerging technologies.

The purpose is not to decide a child’s future career at age nine. It is to create early opportunities to explore technology, engineering and computational thinking.

Robotics Understand how programmable machines combine software and physical components.

Artificial intelligence Gain introductory exposure to concepts increasingly relevant to technology.

Automation Explore how technology can perform and coordinate tasks through programmed systems.

Programming Develop logical thinking through instructions, sequences and technology-based problem-solving.

Global robotics exposure

Learning can lead beyond the classroom.

The Robotics for Kids programme includes exposure to the FIRST Global Challenge, connecting local robotics learning with an international robotics environment.

Participation in international competition is separate from course completion and depends on the relevant team selection and competition arrangements.

FIRST Global exposure

From learning robotics to seeing what global competition demands.

Exposure to the FIRST Global ecosystem gives students a wider view of robotics, engineering, teamwork and international collaboration.

Engineering See robotics applied to increasingly complex technical challenges.

Strategy Understand that competition robotics involves more than building alone.

Collaboration Experience robotics as a team-based discipline.

Global perspective Connect local STEM learning with an international robotics community.

Who can apply?

Young learners do not need to arrive as robotics experts.

Ages 9–18 Curious beginners

Students interested in technology, building or experimenting can begin with introductory robotics and programming.

Developing skills Returning learners

Learners can progress into assembly, programming and more strategic technical challenges through the graded levels.

STEM interest Future innovators

The programme suits young people interested in science, mathematics, engineering, coding, robotics, automation and creative problem-solving.

Completion

Certificate of Achievement from YUVA Academy.

Each published level includes a Certificate of Achievement from YUVA Academy following completion of the relevant programme.

YUVA Academy is currently identified as an MQA-registered Training Institution.

Programme credential Robotics for Kids

Certificate of Achievement from YUVA Academy for the completed programme level.

Level 1 10 learning hours

Level 2 16 learning hours

Level 3 20 learning hours

Delivery Online or face-to-face

Provider YUVA Academy

Admission

Apply for Robotics for Kids.

YUVA Academy currently publishes an acceptance ratio of 1:5 and reviews applications carefully.

The application asks for student and parent details, the student’s age and school, the preferred robotics level, and whether the learner wishes to study online or offline.

Step 01 Choose a level Select Introduction to Robotics & AI, Assembly & Programming, or Assembly, Programming & Strategy.

Step 02 Choose a format Select online or face-to-face learning based on the available programme arrangements.

Step 03 Submit the application Complete the student and parent information requested in the application form.

Application form

Keep the existing Robotics for Kids application form directly below this section.