On November 14, Centro Educativo João Paulo II held another edition of the Robotics Fair, an event that brings together innovation, technology, and creativity. The activity is developed throughout the entire school year with students, encouraging logical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.

The event showcased innovative projects planned and developed by the students themselves, who put into practice their knowledge of programming, assembly, and automation. Each presentation reflected the students’ dedication, research efforts, and, above all, their ability to transform ideas into real solutions.

The Robotics Fair has been an annual event at the Center since the beginning of its robotics program. This year, with stands prepared by the students, who explained the prototypes they created throughout the year in the laboratory, the Fair gathered students, CEJPII staff, families, classmates, and visitors, as it is open to the community.

This edition featured new highlights, such as technologies that drew significant attention: the irrigation system developed by the 7th-grade classes, the line-following cars, and the animations programmed by the students. It is worth noting that the robotics methodology used is MAKER, which employs recyclable materials, giving new purpose and functionality to items that would normally be discarded.

Technology is present in everyone’s life, in areas ranging from healthcare to leisure. For this reason, the use of laser, LED, and sensors has become familiar to the students. Through dedication and careful study, they were able to explain to visitors the applications of the materials used and the purpose behind each prototype.

Furthermore, throughout the entire project development process, students are encouraged to work together, ensuring the participation of all. At Centro Educativo João Paulo II, the collaboration of each student is essential — and makes all the difference.