Starting from the upcoming academic year on June 2, 2025, Kerala will become the first state to mandate robotics education for its class 10 students. This initiative aims to equip approximately 4.3 lakh students with practical skills in robotics, aligning with the state’s commitment to integrating advanced technology into school curricula.
The new curriculum introduces a dedicated chapter titled “The World of Robots” in the Class 10 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) textbook. This chapter offers hands-on activities, including circuit construction, sensor and actuator usage, and controlling electronic devices through computer programming. The practical approach is designed to foster problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of robotics technology among students.
The Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) has distributed almost 30,000 robotic kits to high schools across the state, with each kit including robotics parts. These robotic parts include things such as Arduino breadboards, IR sensors, servo motors, and jumper wires. Students will engage in projects like building automatic hand sanitizer dispensers that activate upon detecting a hand and creating AI-powered smart doors that use facial recognition technology to identify individuals and respond accordingly, a simple yet powerful introduction to AI integration. These projects will be built using Pictoblox, a graphical programming environment tailored for young learners to explore coding and electronics in an accessible way.
KITE has already conducted initial training sessions for 9,924 teachers to ensure effective delivery of the new curriculum, with more robotics training for teachers scheduled for July. Additionally, the ICT textbook is being made available in Malayalam, English, Tamil, and Kannada to ensure inclusivity across linguistic groups in the state.
Kerala has already experienced success in introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in class 7, and now with this initiative, expands those efforts to classes 8, 9, and 10. By integrating robotics education at the secondary school level, Kerala aims to prepare students for a technology-driven future, fostering innovation and practical problem-solving abilities from an early age.
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Kerala’s strategic move positions the state at the forefront of educational innovation in India, setting a precedent for other states to follow in integrating advanced technology into school education. The state’s decision underscores a larger national and global trend — the growing importance of equipping the next generation with skills in coding, automation, and technological innovation. As the first Indian state to make robotics education compulsory at the school level, Kerala is not just innovating — it’s inspiring.
