AIRTAD 2023

Annual Impact Roundtable Discussion & Robotics Competition 2023

Date: 20th - 22nd February 2023
Venue: Accra Digital Center, Ring Road, Accra, Ghana (GH)

Theme

The YM Labs Program - Building an Inclusive and Sustainable STEAM Education for the Future.

In the face of escalating environmental challenges, social inequities, and economic disparities, the international community has rallied around the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a visionary roadmap for a more equitable and sustainable future. Our competition provides a comprehensive analysis of the progress, challenges, and opportunities associated with the implementation of the SDGs. Focusing on the interlinkages between the 17 goals, we explore the intricate web of relationships that underpin sustainable development and underscore the importance of a holistic approach.

The AIRTAD Robotics Competition emerges as a transformative platform, dedicated to empowering the youth through immersive experiences with cutting-edge IT equipment and gadgets. The competition is designed to cultivate interest and proficiency in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) among young minds, fostering a generation of advocates and pioneers committed to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Participants gain access to state-of-the-art robotics technologies, stimulating their curiosity and creativity while nurturing critical problem-solving skills. The competition's core objective is to inspire a passion for STEAM-related fields, laying the foundation for future leaders who can drive technological advancements in alignment with the SDGs.

The event encompasses various challenges that not only showcase participants' technical prowess but also encourage collaborative thinking and real-world problem-solving. By engaging with advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and other IT innovations, participants are exposed to the vast potential of these technologies in addressing global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and inequality.

2023 SDG Focus Areas

Goal 2:

Agriculture

Goal 13:

Climate Change

Goal 6:

Sanitation

Goal 3:

Healthcare

Goal 4:

Education

Goal 7:

Affordable & Clean Energy

Teams with Pictures

Yamoransa Model Lab 1

Yamoransa Model Lab 1

Yamoransa, Central Region, Ghana

Yamoransa Model Lab 2

Yamoransa Model Lab 2

Gbawe, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Yamoransa Model Lab 3

Yamoransa Model Lab 3

Sekyedumase, Ashanti Region, Ghana

Yamoransa Model Lab 3.1

Yamoransa Model Lab 3.1

Akrokeri, Ashanti Region, Ghana

Yamoransa Model Lab 4

Yamoransa Model Lab 4

Choggu, Northern Region, Ghana

Yamoransa Model Lab 4.1

Yamoransa Model Lab 4.1

Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana

Yamoransa Model Lab 5

Yamoransa Model Lab 5

Kyebi, Eastern Region, Ghana

Yamoransa Model Lab 6

Yamoransa Model Lab 6

Peki-Avetile, Volta Region, Ghana

Yamoransa Model Lab 7

Yamoransa Model Lab 7

Nkonya, Oti Region, Ghana

Yamoransa Model Lab 9

Yamoransa Model Lab 9

Bomaa, Ahafo Region, Ghana

Yamoransa Model Lab 10

Yamoransa Model Lab 10

Tuobodom, Bono East Region, Ghana

Yamoransa Model Lab 11

Yamoransa Model Lab 11

Juaboso, Western North Region, Ghana

Yamoransa Model Lab 12

Yamoransa Model Lab 12

Nkrankwanta, Bono Region, Ghana

Yamoransa Model Lab

Yamoransa Model Lab

Banjul, Gambia

Facts and Numbers

10
+
SDG Projects
100
+
Students impacted
50
%
Female participation

Competition Structure

Competition Format:

  • The competitions was framed in two stages; Preliminary & Final Stages
  • It consisted of a combination of both EDULab & Makerspace Questions, but split into sections.
  • The preliminary stages consisted of 3 groups where each group had 4 teams (labs)
  • The semi-final stages consisted of the winner & first runner ups from the group stages
  • The final consisted of the winner, first-runner up and second-runner up of the semi-final stage.

 

The competitions were for two divisions which were the basic level and the secondary level.

Preliminary Group Stages (YM Labs 1 - 12)
Number of Labs Rounds Duration
Twelve labs (12): Categorized into 3 Groups (4 Teams/Labs in each group) Round One (1): Close-ended ICT/Makerspace STEAM questions 45 minutes/per each group session
Round Two (2): Projects on Ozobot & Arduino

 

Competition FinalsĀ  (YM Labs 1 - 12)
Number of Labs Rounds Duration
Six labs (6):Winner & First Runner Up of each group. Round One (1): Close-ended ICT/Makerspace STEAM questions (Basic Questions) 1 hour 15 minutes
Round Two (2): Close-ended ICT/Makerspace STEAM questions (Advanced Questions)
Round Three (3): Project on Lego

Ultimate Competition (YM Lab 3.1, Gambia, Team O'reilly & Teshie Presec)
Number of Labs Rounds Duration
Four Teams/Labs (4) Round One (1): Close-ended ICT/Makerspace STEAM questions 1 hour 15 minutes
Round Two (2): Project on Ozobot or Arduino
Round Three (3): Project on Lego

Competition Winners

Basic Level Competition Winners Secondary Level Competition Winners
Winners: Yamoransa Model lab 2, Gbawe, Greater Accra Region

First Runner-up: Yamoransa Model Lab 3, Sekyedumase, Ashanti Region

Second Runner-up: Yamoransa Model Lab 10, Tuobodom, Bono East Region

Winners: Yamoransa Model Lab 3.1, Akrokeri, Ashanti Region

First Runner-up: Yamoransa Model Lab Gambia, Banjul

Most Innovative Product
Winners: Yamoransa Model Lab 13, Peki, Volta Region

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