Ghana’s growing emphasis on STEM education, robotics, and technical skills is yielding impressive results, with young innovators making their mark on the global stage.
Redeemer Tech, the robotics team from My Redeemer School, has secured a double victory at the AI for Good – Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Ghana Edition, with both its Senior and Junior teams emerging as national champions.
The competition, held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Academic City University, brought together top robotics teams from across the country, showcasing cutting-edge solutions in artificial intelligence and automation.
Organised by The MakersPlace under the auspices of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations' AI for Good initiative, the 2025 edition of the challenge focused on disaster response.
Teams were tasked with developing robotic solutions to address real-world emergencies while contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Redeemer Tech outperformed strong competitors, including Adisadel College and Koforidua Secondary Technical School, with AI-powered innovations designed for early disaster detection, search-and-rescue operations, and post-disaster logistics.
Their projects combined technical precision with a strong humanitarian focus, impressing the judges. Douglas Ayitey, Founder and CEO of The MakersPlace, praised the level of talent on display, stating, "This year’s competition showcased the creativity and skill of students across Ghana. As the National Organiser of the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Ghana Edition, I am truly inspired by the innovative solutions these young minds have developed. We are proud to see young Ghanaians stepping up to solve global challenges with technology."
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