Every year, Tinker Fest is a celebration of schoolchildren’s inventiveness and ingenuity using robotics. More than 350 eager young inventors from grades 1 through 10 from West Bengal schools came together for the occasion.

The previous editions of Tinker Fest saw the participation of over 100 schools in various fun STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) challenges.

The Chief Guest, Mr. Tapan Misra, graced the event and educationists Debkumar Mitra, Sushobhan Mukherjee, and Dr. Pulin Behari Chakraborty adjudged the various competitions that were held under Tinker Fest 2023.

Through interactive activities, Tinker Fest aims to inspire kids to investigate, test, and gain knowledge about STEM and robotics.

A MakersLoft initiative, Tinker Fest 2023 features an array of STEM & Robotics projects from schools on the theme of Space.

At Tinker Fest 2023, students from grades 1-10 build exhibited interactive models to the theme of space, from rovers to space habitats to projects exploring the possibility of life outside Earth. Students of grades 1-3 showcased their creativity using blocks in the Galactic Builders Challenge. Grades 4-6 build robots that simulate mission Chandrayaan. Grades 7-10 have built and programmed robots that navigated through challenging off-road terrain, simulating rovers crossing harsh Martian terrain. Others competed in Robo Wars a thrilling test of engineering, strategy, and robot combat skills.

A great initiative to bring forth the imagination and scientific capabilities of students.

Priyanka Dutta