More children showing interest in robotics and coding

JOHOR BARU: As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries worldwide, a growing number of Malaysian children are equipping themselves with robotics and coding skills, reflecting a rising interest in technology-driven careers.

More children showing interest in robotics and coding. JOHOR BARU: As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries worldwide, a growing number of Malaysian children are equipping themselves with robotics and coding skills, reflecting a rising interest in technology-driven careers. National Robotics League (NRL) organising chairman Shawn Yap (pic) said the steady rise in participation since the competition’s inception in 2019 reflected increasing awareness among parents and students on the importance of technology-related skills. He said the inaugural edition of the competition attracted about 200 participants, with the number growing annually to around 500 last year and more than 600 this year. “In total, we have recorded 850 registrations throughout the three-day event. “The participants are divided into 23 groups based on their age...