Vi Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Vodafone Idea, and Ericsson on Wednesday announced the launch of Robotsav – The Festival of Technology, an inter-school robotics platform aimed at expanding access to robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) education for students across India. The initiative, launched under the Robotics Lab Programme in collaboration with knowledge partner Moinee Foundation, seeks to encourage innovation, creativity and STEM learning among young learners.
The newly launched Robotsav website offers students nationwide an opportunity to participate in quizzes, essay-writing competitions, explore blogs and access curated learning resources on robotics, AI, 3D printing, programming, virtual reality (VR) and generative AI. The open digital platform enables students to learn at their own pace, while offline competitions, scheduled to begin in the coming months, will provide opportunities to demonstrate technical skills and collaborate with peers.
Ambika Khurana, Chief Regulatory & Corporate Affairs Officer at Vodafone Idea and Director of Vi Foundation, said the initiative supports the Digital India mission by making robotics and AI education more engaging and accessible while inspiring students to pursue STEM careers. Saharsh Simon David, Head of Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility at Ericsson India, said the partnership aims to nurture curiosity, strengthen problem-solving abilities and develop future technology innovators.
The Robotics Lab Programme currently operates 20 robotics labs across seven states, benefiting nearly 10,000 students. With the launch of Robotsav, Vi Foundation and Ericsson plan to broaden the programme’s impact and further strengthen India’s technology education ecosystem.
