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We observed the use of various machines,
                                                                     gaining  practical  insights  into  electron-
                                                                     ics production. Moving to the FabLab, we
                                                                     witnessed the creation of drones and

                                                                     gadgets, exploring the functionality of 3D
                                                                     printers. The visit concluded at the Shot-
                                                                     Bot lab, where computer designs mate-
                                                                     rialised into physical objects through la-
                                                                     ser cutters. Some students even received
                                                                     keychains as souvenirs, adding a memo-
                                                                     rable touch to the educational outing.


                                                                                                                                                                                          EDUCA         TIONAL TR          IP T   O THE
                                                                                                                                                                                          EDUCATIONAL TRIP TO THE
                                                                     We departed at 10:50 am, marking the end
                                                                                                                                                                                          NCAIR
                                                                                                                                                                                          NCAIR
                                                                     of a brief yet enlightening visit. Returning
                                                                     to school, we carried with us a deeper
                                                                     understanding of the cutting-edge ad-
                                                                     vancements in artificial intelligence and
                                                                     robotics.                                                      Article by
                                                                                                                                                                                                    NATIONAL CENTRE FOR
                                                                                                                                    Lotanna Eneh  | Year 10 Congo                                   NA TIONAL CENTRE FOR
                                                                                                                                                                                         ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE  &  ROBO               TICS
                                                                                                                                                                                         ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE  &  ROBOTICS
                                                                                                                                            n the 18 of January 2024, year 10
                                                                                                                                            ICT and Computer Science stu-
                                                                                                                                 O dents embarked on a trip to the
                                                                                                                                  National  Center  for  Artificial  Intelligence                      Returning to school, we
                                                                                                                                  and Robotics (NCAIR). We left the school
                                                                                                                                                                                                      carried with us a deeper
                                                                                                                                  at  8:57  am  and  arrived  at  9:07  am,  at
                                                                                                                                  NCAIR, a subsidiary of The National Infor-                               understanding of the

                                                                                                                                  mation Technology Development Agen-
                                                                                                                                                                                                        cutting-edge advance-
                                                                                                                                  cy (NITDA) at Alimoh-Abu Street, Wuye,
                                                                                                                                  Abuja, providing a rich learning experi-
                                                                                                                                  ence. Upon arriving our guide initiated                                        ments in artificial
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    intelligence and
                                                                                                                                  discussions about our expectations, set-
                                                                                                                                  ting the tone for an insightful tour.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                robotics.


                                                                                                                                  The tour commenced in the PCB lab,
                                                                                                                                  showcasing the manufacturing process
                                                                                                                                  of circuit boards.





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