IoT Research & Innovation Lab (IRIL) organizes summer camp for kids

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a novel technology that allows devices to create a global communication network by exchanging data through the internet and acting on that data. Although IoT is a relatively new concept to most, the interconnective technology has been around for two decades.

From smart televisions to RFID tags within supply chains to self-driving cars, IoT has made a significant impact on the world in its infancy and will only continue to grow as time goes on.

To create awareness among students about the technology trends and the future of IoT, IoT Research and Innovation Lab (IRIL) organized a 3-week long summer training program for the students of matric, intermediate, O & A levels titled: Beginner’s Guide: How to build an IoT Application?

The learning outcomes were to develop problem-solving skills, upscale the student’s skillset, give them hands-on practice, guide them in their career path identification, and give them exposure to technology and innovation. The course outline was designed to develop the interest in IoT in the students. The students were provided with free hardware Kits to have hands-on experience on the hardware side of the IoT and also got a project assigned to develop an independent learning habit. 

At the end of the training, a closing ceremony was organized. Vice Chancellor UET, Prof. Dr. Syed Mansoor Sarwar, and Director KICS, Prof. Dr. Waqar Mahmood graced the ceremony with their presence. Vice Chancellor UET had an interacting session with the students and their parents to get feedback about the training. After that Prof. Dr. Syed Mansoor Sarwar, and Prof. Dr. Waqar Mahmood presented the certificates to the graduates.