In line with the University of Technology Bahrain’s (UTB) commitment to student-centred learning, hands-on education, and meaningful student leadership, the Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) delivered a fully student-led lab series that equipped first-year engineering students with essential technical skills. Inspired by the club members’ external training and advanced workshops, the initiative reflected UTB’s culture of diversity, innovation, and student support by placing students at the forefront of organising, mentoring, and empowering their peers throughout their academic journey.

Led by Nathalie Alomari, BS in Mechatronics Engineering student, the workshop series introduced participants to practical skills in 3D printing, robotic systems, soldering, and coding using industry-relevant tools such as Fusion 360, Arduino IDE, and Processing. Guided entirely by student mentors, the labs created a collaborative environment where new engineers could explore, experiment, and build with confidence while strengthening peer-to-peer learning.

Throughout the series, students progressed through a structured learning pathway that began with 3D design and the production of custom keychains, followed by the development of robotic builds with obstacle-avoidance and light-following capabilities, and concluded with the creation of interactive musical instruments and game-based engineering projects. A dedicated online platform supported every stage of the learning process, offering step-by-step guides, resources, and instructions that enhanced accessibility and reinforced UTB’s technology-driven teaching approach.

The final showcase brought together all outputs from the three labs, allowing students to present their custom models, functioning robots, and creative digital-music builds. The event highlighted not only their technical growth but also their teamwork, creativity, and ability to apply engineering concepts in meaningful and practical ways. Nathalie shared that her motivation is to support fellow students by passing on the knowledge she has gained, noting that guiding new engineering students throughout the series was a rewarding experience.

Aligned with UTB’s mission to nurture future-ready graduates, the university remains committed to providing a conducive learning environment, industry-relevant experiential training, and student-driven initiatives that support personal and professional growth, while reinforcing its position as a provider of quality higher education in engineering, business, and technology programmes in Bahrain and beyond.

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