IITD-Vigyantram Technology Workshop 2026

September 3, 2026

On 24 and 25 August 2026, Strawberry Fields High School, Chandigarh, hosted its fourth consecutive Vigyantram
Technology Workshop in collaboration with Enactus, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Running across two
action-packed days during school hours, the workshop brought together students from Grades 3 to 12 and
introduced them to the exciting world of technology through three distinct, hands-on programmes — Sumo
Robotics, Swarm Robotics, and Data Science & Forensics. Joining the SFHS students were participants from our
sister campus, Strawberry Fields New Chandigarh, who made the trip to Sector 26 to be part of the experience.

Students from Grades 3 to 5 took over Newton Hall for a two-day deep dive into the world of Sumo Robotics.
They explored the basics of electronics, learned to build and wire circuits, and worked hands-on with Sumo
Robotics cars. The highlight of the session was a live Sumo battle — robots competing to push each other out of
the arena — which had the hall buzzing with energy and enthusiasm.

Students from Grades 6 to 8 transformed Einstein Hall into a hub of collaborative engineering through Swarm
Robotics. Working in groups of four, they built and programmed Swarm Robotics cars using NodeMCU ESP8266
microcontrollers, RF wireless modules, and the Arduino IDE. The workshop culminated in a project assessment,
evaluating both the technical build and the programming of a WiFi-controlled swarm system.

Students from Grades 9 to 12 took on one of the most intellectually demanding programmes in the workshop’s
four-year history through Data Science & Forensics. Working with Python, Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib, they
explored data collection, data manipulation, visualisation, and the fascinating world of data forensics — including
digital footprint analysis, email forensics, and data encryption.

The workshop concluded with participation certificates presented by Vigyantram Technology and Enactus, IIT
Delhi. The top performers from SFHS will go on to represent the school at the National Level Championship at
IIT Delhi — a proud moment for all involved. With each passing year, this partnership continues to push our
students to explore, build, and innovate, and this fourth edition was no exception.

Results
Sumo Robotics — Grades 3 to 5
Grade 3
1st — Mehtab Singh Sekhon (3-E)
2nd — Apaar Veer Singh (3-E)
3rd — Ibadat Kaur (3-B, Strawberry Fields New Chandigarh)

Grade 4
Grade 4 proved to be the most closely contested category of the day, with four participants posting exceptional
performances. In recognition of their efforts, four positions have been awarded.
1st — Paarth Singla (4-D)
2nd — Kriyaansh Arora (4-D)
3rd — Angad Singh Bains (4-A, Strawberry Fields New Chandigarh)
4th — Divit Bansal (4-C)

Grade 5
1st — Kabir Singh Thethi (5-A, Strawberry Fields New Chandigarh)
2nd — Hartaj Singh Sandhu (5-B)
3rd — Sahraj Singh (5-D)

Swarm Robotics — Grades 6 to 8
First Position
Aarush Gupta (6-E), Hridhaan Goel (6-C), Manit Jain (6-A), Aadit Goyal (7-A)
Second Position
Aryan Garg (8-C), Tanish Dham (8-E), Raunaq Singh Dhaliwal (8-C), Saatvik Talwar (8-B)
Aarav Singla (6-D), Reyansh Jain (6-D), Viraj Sharma (6-A), Ayaan Gupta (6-D)
Third Position
Vanya Agrawal (7-C), Samayra Gupta (7-E), Raahi Rakhra (8-C), Vedansh Jindal (6-A)
Aanya Grover (6-B), Onaiza Goyal (6-B), Raaya Nanda (7-C), Pranya Goyal (7-A)
Tejaswin (6-D), Vihaan Goyal (6-C), Shaurya Jeet Rohila (6-C), Reyansh Jain (6-C)

Data Science & Forensics — Grades 9 to 12
First Position
Riya Gupta, Ria Jain, Amaira Goyal, and Zamyrah Mejie (10-C)
Second Position
Ayrah Mohan (9-A), Arshia Kaushal (9-A), and Namya Mehta (9-D)
Third Position
Saira Batra, Rupashi Jain, Myra Pujara, and Preeman Kaur (10-A)
Fourth Position
Ranteg Singh (9-D) and Tanmay Modi (9-C)

Testimonials
“My name is Samar Goyal. I enjoyed Vigyantram. We learnt a lot of things. My favourite thing was when we made
a flame sensor. I had a lot of fun.”
Samar Goyal, Grade 3-C

“Vigyantram was a very interesting robotics workshop, and I really enjoyed it. I liked the step-by-step guidance
while working with the wires. Later, we used what we learned to make cars and apply the same concepts.”
Kriyaansh Arora, Grade 4-D

“Vigyantram was very good and I really enjoyed it. When I won the finals, I was really happy and excited. I also
loved the car we made. It was a fun and memorable experience!”
Waarya Raj Singh, Grade 4-D

“Vigyantram was an amazing robotics experience! I loved building and controlling the car, solving challenges, and
learning through hands-on activities. It was exciting, fun, and a great learning experience!”
Ajunee Singla, Grade 5-D

“I really enjoyed attending the Vigyantram Robotics Workshop. It was a fun, exciting and interesting experience.
The activities helped me think creatively and the instructors were friendly, helpful, and explained everything
clearly. I would love to attend more such workshops in the future!”
Manit Jain, Grade 6-A

“The Vigyantram Robotics Workshop was an amazing and enjoyable experience. I learned how robots work and
got hands-on experience in building and programming them. The activities were fun, interactive, and helped me
improve my creativity and problem-solving skills. The instructors were friendly and explained everything clearly. I
really enjoyed the workshop and would definitely do it again in the future.”
Arhhan, Grade 6-B

“The Vigyantram Workshop was a very enriching experience that introduced me to the fascinating world of
robotics. I didn’t know much about robotics but I understood a lot after the workshop. I learned about Swarm
Robotics and how many robots work together to perform one task. It also taught me teamwork, critical thinking,
and problem solving. Overall, it was a highly educational experience that inspired me to dive deeper into the world
of robotics.”
Pranya Goyal, Grade 7-A

“The Vigyantram workshop was such an exciting experience! I learnt about swarm robotics and how robots can
work together like a team to complete different tasks. The activities were really fun and made learning about
technology much more interesting. I also enjoyed working with different grades, solving challenges, and trying
something completely new. Overall, the workshop made me even more interested in robotics and was a great
experience.”
Raaya Nanda, Grade 7-C

“The workshop was highly impactful. It provided hands-on experience with ESP32. The mentors were incredibly
knowledgeable. Our team gained a lot of knowledge from the workshop.”
Saatvik Talwar, Grade 8-B

“The Vigyantram Robotics Workshop was a great learning experience where I learned C++ programming and
how it can be used in robotics. We also built and programmed a slave car, which helped me understand how
motors, sensors and code work together. The activities were fun and interesting, and the instructors explained
everything clearly. Overall, the workshop improved my programming and problem-solving skills and made me
even more interested in robotics.”
Aaryan Garg, Grade 8-C

“Learning Python with Vigyantram was different from an ordinary class. It felt like entering a new world where a
few lines of code could make something happen. The sessions made new concepts easy to understand and
encouraged us to try things on our own. My favourite part was using the movie recommendation program. It
suggested movies based on the ones I had already watched, similar to how Netflix recommends films. It was
exciting to see how Python can be used to understand our choices and give useful suggestions. This experience
made coding feel practical, interesting, and fun.”
Ranteg Singh, Grade 9-D

We were also delighted to have students from Strawberry Fields New Chandigarh share their experiences:

“I enjoyed building a robotic car. It was fun to assemble different components together to create a fully functional
model. Through this project, I gained an understanding of concepts like capacitors, inductors, ICs and diodes.
The most exciting part was the competition where we pushed the opponent’s car out of the circle! I would love to
explore robotics further and create more projects.”
Ibadat Kaur, Grade 3-B

“I enjoyed making the car robot the most. I learned how to make a buzzer with other things. I had fun moving the
robotic car around. I felt good and confident after learning to make a few robotics creations. I would like to learn
new robotics creations and explore them further if I get a chance to attend such workshops in future.”
Avyaan Saraswat, Grade 4-B

“I am happy to share my experience of the Vigyantram workshop. It was an exciting and enriching experience
where I got the opportunity to learn about robotics through interesting hands-on activities. I especially enjoyed
working with the robotic car and understanding how technology can be used to solve challenges in a creative
way. The activities made learning more enjoyable and helped me develop my curiosity and problem-solving skills.
Overall, the workshop was a wonderful experience and I would love to explore more about robotics and technology
in the future.”
Aarav Aggarwal, Grade 5-A

“Vigyantram offered me the opportunity to learn Sumo Robotics. It was fun and engaging working as a team. It
helped me become a more knowledgeable learner as I learned about the basics of robotics. I learned something
new and developed curiosity. I would like to do it again.”
Avyukt Gupta, Grade 5-A