JAZRO and Pearl Point Shopping Mall host RoboBlitz

Kuala Lumpur gears up for an exhilarating event as JAZRO Robotic Academy (JAZRO) and Pearl Point Shopping Mall collaboratively present the RoboBlitz Soccer Competition from November 24 to 26.

Designed for school children aged 7 to 17, this initiative aims to promote STEM education and explore the realms of the fourth industrial revolution, IR4.0. Anticipating the participation of at least 1000 students, the competition promises three days of immersive and enjoyable experiences.

Mission to enlighten children about STEM

Ir. Dzulfarqeish Zainuddin, CEO of JAZRO, expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, highlighting JAZRO’s mission to enlighten children about STEM.

With a positive response to RoboBlitz, the partnership with Pearl Point Shopping Mall is deemed an honour.

Meanwhile, Darrell Choy, General Manager of Pearl Point Shopping Mall, emphasised the event’s significance in showcasing progress in robotics and the potential for technology to reshape the digital revolution landscape.

JAZRO to provide hands-on exposure

Crafted to provide hands-on exposure to robotics and programming, RoboBlitz 2023 aligns with subjects taught in schools such as “Reka Bentuk dan Teknologi” (RBT) and “Kemahiran IT.”

The competition kicks off with matches on November 24 and 25, with the top 20 teams advancing to the final rounds on November 26.

Participants aim to score goals within a set time, controlling two robots per team via Bluetooth controllers.

Categories for primary and secondary schools offer first-prize winners RM500 in cash, along with medals and certificates.

JAZRO Robotic Academy, committed to developing digital talents in STEM, ensures students between the ages of 5 to 17 can explore future career opportunities aligned with Industrial Revolution 4.0.

As RoboBlitz unfolds, it marks a collaborative effort to inspire and prepare the future generation for the technological advancements of tomorrow.