Youth for Emerging Technologies: Robotics, AI and Drones
Youth for Emerging Technologies: Robotics, AI and Drones
Event Details:
Date: Ashad 4, 2082 (June 18, 2025)
Time: 9:00 AM onwards (Registration from 8:30 AM)
Venue: Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Khumaltar, Lalitpur
Session 1: Welcome Ceremony and Keynote Speeches
The event began with a warm welcome and inauguration, followed by inspiring keynote talks under the theme: "Nepal is Evolving in the Global Robotics Industry."
Speakers shared how Nepal is starting to make progress in technology through local innovations, research, and youth involvement. They encouraged students and young innovators to take part in the fast-growing fields of robotics and AI.
Session 2: Panel Discussion
Theme: “From Curiosity to Creation: Inspiring the Next Tech Leaders”
This session brought together youth entrepreneurs, educators, and industry experts, who shared their insights on the challenges and opportunities to newcomers in tech face. Key points discussed:
Importance of mentorship and access to resources
Need for early exposure to STEM education
Overcoming challenges like lack of funding and tools
Learning from failure and staying motivated
It was a highly interactive session, offering real-world guidance to aspiring tech leaders.
Session 3: Project Presentations – Showcasing Innovation
Six innovative projects were presented, showing Nepal’s growing talent in technology:
Diyo.AI
Presented by: Mr. Bijayan Bhattarai, CEO, Diyo.AI
A leading initiative in Speech and Language AI, Diyo.AI is making a significant impact by focusing on low-resource languages of Nepal, making language technologies more inclusive and accessible.
Drone-Based Reforestation
Presented by: Er. Subash Shrestha, R&D Head, RAN
Highlighted the use of drones for replanting landslide-affected areas and distributing seeds in hard-to-reach terrain — an innovative blend of environmental action and engineering.
Bots Industries – Vayudristi
Presented by: Mr. Shakriya Pandey, CEO, Bots Industries
Introduced Vayudristi, Nepal’s first low-cost air quality monitoring and forecasting system. This project targets real-world impact in public health and environmental policy.
Robotics in Medical Science
Presented by: Dr. Nutan Sharma, Laparoscopy Surgeon, BNB Hospital
A deep dive into how robot-assisted surgeries is beginning to transform healthcare in Nepal, with real case studies and future projections for medical robotics.
Kantibir Tradelink
Presented by: Mr. Pankaj Paneru, Kantibir Tradelink
Focused on innovations in industrial automation and engineering services, alongside smart building materials like toughened glass and HPL panels. Also covered maintenance services for hydropower, coffee machines, and product development.
Mach Orbitals
Presented by: Mr. Mohan Tamang, CEO, Mach Orbitals
A visionary startup working to democratize access to space by developing cost- effective hybrid-engine rockets for small satellite launches. Their mission is to make space exploration accessible, affordable, and Nepal-driven.
Reflections from Robotics Club
The conference was a great learning experience. It gave us new ideas, inspiration, and a chance to meet experts and innovators. From local tech solutions to space exploration, we saw how Nepal’s youth is ready to lead the future.
We thank the organizers and everyone involved for this amazing event. We’re excited to be part of more such programs in the future!