Preparing African children for the AI future – Why robotics is no longer optional in African schools

For the second consecutive year, students from Unique Child International School (UCIS) have returned from the Avishkaar International Robotics Competition (IRC) League 2026 with the Best International School Performer trophy in their category and the prestigious Best International Stellar Award across all categories.


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