Engineering. Robotics. Innovation. Community Impact.
Kasa Robotics Lab prepares young innovators to design, build, code, and test engineering solutions that address real challenges facing African communities. Through robotics, engineering design, teamwork, and innovation, learners become creators — not just consumers — of technology.
This page and its field resources are open to everyone. The full structured curriculum launches soon. A learner account will be optional and only needed to save progress or earn certificates.
Prototype, iterate, and refine robots that solve real challenges — from grabbing arms to line-following rovers.
Divide roles between design, coding, and strategy — the way real engineering squads work.
Prepare for global-quality robotics competitions and Kasa's own Annual African Grand Challenge.
Robotics develops far more than technical skills. It teaches learners how to think critically, solve problems creatively, collaborate with others, and build solutions that improve their communities.
Students develop confidence while learning engineering, coding, AI, teamwork, communication, and leadership.
From first sketch to community impact — a hands-on cycle every learner moves through.
Explore engineering, coding, and robotics fundamentals.
Turn ideas into physical prototypes with the team.
Run experiments, measure results, learn from failure.
Iterate the design — every version is smarter than the last.
Take your solution into local, national, and continental competitions.
Present your work to peers, families, mentors, and partners.
Deploy your solution to make a real difference where you live.
A broad set of technical and human skills — because engineers need both.
Each year, Kasa Foundation announces an African Grand Challenge that invites learners to use engineering and robotics to solve real problems affecting communities across the continent.
Example future themes
2027 African Grand Challenge theme
Each year, Kasa Foundation announces a continental challenge inspired by real opportunities and needs across Africa. All Robotics Lab participants will design solutions aligned with that year’s theme.
Kasa’s competition model gives every kind of maker a way to shine — from posters and prototypes to AI and full robots. Every innovator has a place.
Communicate a research idea visually and convincingly.
Follow the full design process from problem to prototype.
Build a working prototype with limited materials and time.
Solve algorithmic puzzles and build creative software projects.
Design, build, program, and compete with a robot on the official game field using Kasa Robotics Lab standards inspired by internationally recognized robotics competitions, including FIRST.
Design responsible AI solutions that improve education, agriculture, healthcare, environmental sustainability, or community services across Africa.
Design, implement, and measure a real solution that improves life in your school or community.
Every project is celebrated for what makes it strong. Detailed rubrics will appear in the official handbook — here is what excellence looks like across the board.
Awards celebrate different strengths — not just the winning robot. Every team can be recognised for what makes them shine.
Kasa Robotics Lab is part of a larger pathway that opens doors to mentorship, showcases, and future opportunities.
Learn, build, and compete in the flagship engineering programme.
Move into deeper innovation projects that take on bigger problems.
Learn from engineers, researchers, and entrepreneurs in the field.
Present your work to communities, partners, and the public.
Unlock further study, internships, and career pathways.
A comprehensive framework for participants, facilitators, mentors, and judges.
The handbook will include:
The standalone official competition rulebook for the CREATE Annual African Grand Challenge — the flagship season of the Kasa Robotics Lab.
Version
1.0
Published
July 2026
Owner
Kasa Foundation
Copyright & permitted use
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Kasa Robotics Lab launches once the flagship engineering programme is finalised. Meanwhile, learners can progress through Code Club, Hello World!, and Kasa NextGen to build the foundations.
Partner acknowledgement
Kasa Robotics Lab draws inspiration from global robotics movements including FIRST (FLL Explore, FLL Challenge, FTC). Kasa Foundation organises the learner experience, facilitation, and local delivery through the Kasa Learning Academy.
