KATHMANDU: Team Nepal is gearing up to represent Nepal on the global stage at the First Global Challenge 2023 to be held in Singapore from October 7 to 10.
A group of exceptionally gifted young individuals driven by a deep passion for robotics and innovation are poised to leave an indelible mark on the world of technology.
Team Nepal's journey to the First Global Challenge 2023 commenced under the expert guidance of the Robotics Association of Nepal (RAN), a renowned organisation dedicated to nurturing youthful talents in the field of robotics.
Through a meticulous selection process and intense competition, RAN picked 10 extraordinarily gifted individuals, all under the age of 18. Team Nepal members include Nirajit Acharya (Pragya Kunja School); Raghav Agrawal (Euro School); Aayush Kunwar, Adhish Gautam and Raunak Kushwaha (Kanjirowa School); Saugat Bhattarai and Kabya Parajuli (Pragya School); Sonesh Shrestha and Bihan Pandey (Sambriddhi School); Anweshan Adhikari (Nist School); Sachin Bijukchhe (United Academy); Team Director Bikash Gurung; and Team Mentor Subash Shrestha.
These aspiring engineers and innovators demonstrated their mettle through outstanding performances in events such as the Intra Robotics Competition, Science Exhibition, and Robotics Classes.
For the past two months, Team Nepal has been diligently at work within the walls of the RAN office, channelling their unwavering dedication and expertise into crafting a remarkable robot for the upcoming First Global Challenge 2023.
Team Nepal's participation in this prestigious event exemplifies their commitment to innovation, collaboration, and their resolve to make a positive impact on a global scale. The team stands as a shining example of Nepal's young talent pool poised to leave a mark in the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Their journey serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for aspiring innovators, not just in Nepal but worldwide, highlighting the incredible potential of youth-driven change in the field of technology.
The First Global Challenge is an international robotics competition that brings together young minds aged between 14 and 18 years from across the globe to address pressing global issues through the application of robotics and engineering. FIRST Global, the US-based not-for-profit public charity, is organising a competition that carries a mission to inspire science and technology leadership and innovation among young people worldwide. The organisation emphasizes the importance of global cooperation, tackling global challenges, and enhancing the quality of life for all.
This year's competition theme, ‘Hydrogen Horizon’, spotlights the vital role of sustainable energy sources and the potential of hydrogen in reshaping the energy landscape.
