Young innovators showcase robotic skills at Myanmar’s World Robot Contest-Xinhua

Students compete during the Myanmar Tournament of the World Robot Contest 2024 at the National Theater in Yangon, Myanmar, June 1, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

“Robots can help people in places like hospitals. I want to invent things with coding and build robots in the future,” said a young Myanmar student who showcased his robotic skills at the nation’s inaugural World Robot Contest held in Yangon on Saturday.

by Kyaw Zin Tun

YANGON, June 2 (Xinhua) — Young innovators from across Myanmar gathered to showcase their robotic skills at the nation’s inaugural World Robot Contest held at the National Theater in Yangon on Saturday.

Among them was Hazel Shin Hmuu Tin, a 10-year-old enthusiast, who expressed her excitement, saying, “I like robots. I feel excited participating in the contest. We use the M6 RCU. It is small and very fast.”

“This is my third time participating in robotic contests. When I grow older, I want to establish a software company,” she added.

Speaking about the future of robotics, Hazel said, “Humans age, but robots don’t. Therefore, people can employ robots.”

“Writing programs is challenging for me. We have to work as a team,” Hazel added.

Kaung Sint Thu, 10, shared his joy, saying, “I’m very happy participating in the contest with my friends. I gained experience for future contests.”

“I compete in the contest with my friend. We use the M6 RCU. The experience obtained from this contest will be beneficial for the next international contest,” he explained.

A student competes during the Myanmar Tournament of the World Robot Contest 2024 at the National Theater in Yangon, Myanmar, June 1, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

“This is my second time participating in robot contests. The first one was in Thailand where I won the champion prize,” he noted.

Regarding the use of robots in daily life, Kaung Sint Thu said, “Robots can help people in places like hospitals. I want to invent things with coding and build robots in the future.”

Than Zin Theint, 11, said, “I’m competing here with my elder brother. I’m very excited participating in the contest. This is my second time in a robot contest.”

“Robots are very interesting. They are operated by programming. I not only gained experience but also had a lot of fun here,” she said.

“I want to operate a restaurant with robots when I grow older. Robots are very useful. They can do work for people,” she said.

Zwe Thiha Htun, 10, expressed his feelings, saying, “This is my first time participating in a robot contest. I feel excited and nervous.”

“Robots can help us deliver mail, put things into boxes and wrap them,” he said.

Students compete during the Myanmar Tournament of the World Robot Contest 2024 at the National Theater in Yangon, Myanmar, June 1, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

“When I grow up, I want to be a chef or an IT administrator. By participating in the contest, I gained experience. If there is another contest, I will keep coding and participate,” he added.

Min Thukha, 11, shared his aspirations, saying, “I’m participating here because I want to test my brain and IQ. This is my first time.”

“With knowledge and technology, we can make the world a better place. I want to be a math teacher in the future,” he said.

Min Thukha said that holding the contest will inspire others to learn robotics and coding.

Nyi Nyi Zaw Htun, the WRC event organizer, said that over 200 students in more than 70 teams from different parts of Myanmar competed in the robotic contest held at the National Theater in Yangon on Saturday.

“We organized the contest in accordance with the rules set by WRC. Participating students will gain the benefits of teamwork, engineering knowledge and more,” he said. ■