AI for good challenge 2026 Lesotho

Launched by the United Nations ITU in collaboration with STEAMLes Robotics as Lesotho organizers is a great opportunity for engagement and empowerment for youth who have the love for Robotics and AI.

Changes in the global climate system are exacerbating the risk and intensity of large-scale natural disasters. With tragic effects resulting from unprecedented heat, drought, cold and wet conditions, such as torrential rains, mudslides, flash floods, earthquakes, hurricanes and wildfires, robots can provide a rapid and accurate response in finding survivors when every minute counts.

Autonomous machines are reducing the exposure of first responders to dangerous emergencies, rendering disaster relief safer, more efficient, affordable and carbon-neutral. Robots accelerate search and rescue operations and assist disaster responders with geological mapping, damages assessment, rubble removal, delivery of medical supplies and much more.

Join the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge (First edition), where teams from all around the world design, build and code a robot to solve a challenge centered around the theme of disaster response during 2024-2025.

The leading UN-based educational robotics championship, inspired each year by a global challenge where robots provide innovative, practical solutions to real-world problems. Why the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge? The competition promotes the use of open-source software and hardware, allowing participants full freedom in assembling and programming their robots. Its mission is to democratize access to robotics and AI education, helping to bridge the digital skills gap. The challenge also encourages the use of recycled materials and the development of environmentally friendly technologies, emphasizing the importance of building sustainable robots. The challenge Participants design, build, and program a robot to complete a mission based on a selected global challenge. While learning robotics and coding, students gain more than just technical skills; they also develop essential workplace and future-ready competencies such as teamwork, problem-solving, project management, critical thinking, and information literacy. The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge features two age-based teams: Junior (born 2010-2013) and Senior (born 2006-2009). This division ensures age-appropriate challenges, fostering engagement and learning for all participants. AI for Good is identifying innovative AI applications, building skills and standards, and advancing partnerships to solve global challenges. AI for Good is organized by ITU in partnership with over 50 UN partners and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland. Register now for the AI for Good Global Summit 2026! Go free or VIP. https://aiforgood.itu.int/summit26/ Join the Neural Network! 👉https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-netw... The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to solve global challenges using AI. 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! / aiforgood 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good... 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ X: / aiforgood LinkedIn Page: / 26511907 LinkedIn Group: / 8567748 Instagram: / aiforgood Facebook: / aiforgood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU. STEAMLes The National Organizer for Lesotho
 

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