SINGAPORE – As children navigate a world increasingly shaped by robotics and artificial intelligence, they should not be passive consumers of technology – parents can help them become confident creators instead.
Start by igniting their curiosity, prompting them to question: “How does this work?” and “What if we tried this instead?”, says Science Centre Board’s chief executive Tham Mun See.
Science Centre Singapore’s inaugural RoboFest 2026: Meet Tomorrow, Today aims to engage children with robotics and AI. Running from April 9 to 12, the festival features four zones with interactive experiences and live demonstrations.
Families with children of all ages are welcome, though the learning opportunities deepen with age.
For pre-schoolers, Ms Tham highlights The Playground zone where they can catch robot boxing showdowns and robot dog fire-fighting challenges. A comedy performance My Colleague Is A Robot Dog offers a playful look at human-robot interaction.
These events aim to create “magical moments that spark wonder about technology”, she says.
Primary school children and youth can take part in hands-on activities, such as building robots and engaging in AI prompt-crafting through a multi-player game. These experiences will help them grasp the “how” behind the “wow”.
