RAIL Robotics Schools Receive Arduino Kits from RAIL to Enhance AI and Robotics Training
The Responsible AI Lab (RAIL) presented Arduino robotics kits to all 22 participating schools and the SHECodes Club at KNUST, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) and Takoradi Technical University (TTU) at the RAIL Robotics training for mentors and STMIE coordinators under the leadership of Prof. Jerry John Kponyo, Principal Investigator and Scientific Director, RAIL.
The distribution, led by Prof. Emmanuel E.A. Frimpong, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will equip schools with the tools needed to advance AI and robotics education in Ghana.
The presentation of the kits was a direct response to feedback from participants, who highlighted the shortage of equipment during hands-on sessions. Many mentors and coordinators had expressed concerns about limited access to robotics components, which restricted active participation in practical exercises.
“We need more kits. Most of us couldn’t practice; we only observed demonstrations,” remarked a STMIE coordinator during the feedback session.
Prof. Frimpong urged recipients to maximise the tools for impactful learning. “Too often, we attend training, collect certificates, and fail to implement what we’ve learned. Let this be different, use these kits to inspire innovation in your students,” he emphasised.
Despite this milestone, the need for additional resources remains pressing. Many schools still face challenges sustaining their robotics clubs due to insufficient components, competition funding, and technical support.
Dr. Eunice Akyereko Adjei, Theme Lead for AI in Education and Women in Technology, acknowledged the support of current sponsors (AI4D, IDRC, FCDO, and the French Embassy in Ghana) but stressed the importance of expanding partnerships. “To scale this initiative and reach more schools, especially in underserved areas, we need more collaborators,” she said.
Participants also proposed collaborations with organisations like Yamoransa Model Labs to supplement resources and practical training. Additionally, there was a strong appeal to extend the program to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools, ensuring inclusivity in STEM education.
As RAIL and AI4SD continue their mission, the call for more sponsorships is clear: Investing in robotics and AI education today will shape Ghana’s technological leaders of tomorrow. Schools, industry partners, traditional rulers, philanthropists, alumni and international organisations are encouraged to join this transformative initiative to ensure no student is left behind in the digital revolution. This is exemplified in some Robotics Clubs supported by their alumni, like the Prempeh College, Holy Child School, and many more. Again, Mama Adzorhlor III, Queen Mother of Dagamate, for supporting the Akatsi South RAIL Robotics Schools.
We encourage the schools to invest their awards in acquiring robotics kits, like Dormaa SHS and Good Shepherd JHS, which won the maiden RAIL Robotics Challenge.
