Robotics is the interdisciplinary study and practice of the design, construction, operation, and use of robots. Glisten International Academy will be representing Nigeria at the 2024 World Competition at Dallas, United States of America.
Robots, since its inception has helped the human race in day-to-day operations and in the development of Artificial intelligence. It has also been showcased largely in Movies to further buttress the need for Robots.
Robotics is rarely discussed in Nigeria, but the tides are changing, as the Students of Glisten International Academy have broken the myths around the field of the Robotics.
The school, during the COVID-19 built a robot that interfaced with patients to reduce the number of human contacts with Nurses and Doctors.
Their various achievements in this field have earned the school international recognition by the World Robotic Association.
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To this end, an 18-member delegation from Glisten International Academy, led by Dr. Samira Jibir, PhD, will be flying the Nigerian flag in Dallas, United States of America.
The delegates include the Executive Director, Glisten International Academy, Abba Saidu, Robotics Coaches, Students and Representatives of Parent Teachers Forum.
The event will showcase talents and potentials of young Nigerians competing favourably with other young minds at the World's largest robotics competition.
Nigeria is full of potentials, with the right mindset and proper funding, we will shine again. It is expected that government of President Ahmed Tinubu will show more interest and invest in Robotics for the good of the nation.
