Robotics, AI and STEM for Kids in Ludhiana
The best STEM, robotics and AI programme for a school child in Ludhiana is one that runs every week, is taught by a trained mentor, has children build real projects and shows parents clear progress. At The Shri Ram Universal School, Sarabha Nagar, the STEM Lab, powered by Myra Academy, is a regular timetabled period from Grade 2, is included in the school fees with no extra charge, and has a full-time trainer on campus, so most families do not need a separate robotics centre.
Which robotics or AI class is worth it, what does it cost, and how do you compare two programmes when both brochures look the same? Here is a checklist for any STEM programme, in school or outside it, and how our own STEM Lab measures up.
A checklist for comparing any STEM or robotics programme
Take this list with you to any robotics centre, coding class or school lab.
1. How often does your child actually build something?
A once-a-term workshop is fun, but skills come from steady practice. Ask whether sessions happen every week, and how many projects a child finishes in a month.
2. Who teaches, and are they there every day?
Ask whether the trainer is full-time and on site, or visits occasionally. A child who gets stuck on a circuit on Tuesday needs someone to ask on Tuesday.
3. How wide is the curriculum?
Some programmes teach one kit for a year. Others cover robotics, coding, electronics, AI and more. Breadth helps children find out what they enjoy before they ever think about careers.
4. Does it go beyond following instructions?
Copying a model from a manual is a start. Look for a programme where children also design their own ideas, test them, fail, fix them and present them.
5. How will you know your child is learning?
Ask for an example of a progress report. Are there regular assessments? Can you see what your child has built? Is there a login your child can use at home?
6. What does it really cost?
Robotics and coding courses for children in Ludhiana are usually charged separately, and fees differ a lot by course length, batch size and whether kits are extra. Ask for the full cost for a year, including kits, competition entry and any certification. Then add the time and fuel for evening drop-offs.
7. Is it connected to what your child learns in class?
The best programmes link projects to maths, science and computer science, so the lab helps schoolwork rather than competing with it for your child's energy.
How the STEM Lab at Shri Ram Sarabha Nagar meets that checklist
Our STEM Lab is set up with Myra Academy and runs inside the school day.
| What to check | The STEM Lab at The Shri Ram Universal School, Sarabha Nagar |
|---|---|
| Regular practice | A regular timetabled period every week, from Grade 2 |
| Who teaches | A qualified Myra Academy STEM mentor stationed full-time on campus |
| Breadth | 17 STEM domains and 400+ projects |
| Projects | Three hands-on projects per topic, building a portfolio of real work |
| Progress | Monthly assessments in the fourth week, and monthly dashboards for students, parents and school |
| Home access | Individual student logins to revisit lessons on a cloud learning platform |
| Showing their work | Quarterly Innovation Days and bi-annual Exhibition Days |
| Cost | Included in the school fees, no extra charge |
What children work with
The lab has a robotics and programming station with Arduino, Raspberry Pi and robotics kits, a science and electronics workbench, a design and prototyping corner with 3D printing and CAD software, and a digital learning hub for coding practice, data work and AI experiments.
The 17 domains include:
- Robotics, from crane systems to soccer-playing bots
- Coding, from Scratch and block-based coding to Python
- AI and machine learning, such as face recognition and smart door systems
- Drone technology: assembling, programming and flying drones
- IoT and automation, such as smart irrigation and automated parking
- Electronics and circuits, such as solar circuits and traffic control models
- Mechatronics and EV, where students build a working electric vehicle from chassis to road test
- Space science, with Chandrayaan models, rocketry and telescopes
- Medical science, with 3D torso models, microscopes and health bots
- Critical thinking, with logic puzzles and pattern work
How a month works
Each month starts with a mentor-led session in the first week, when the Myra Academy trainer introduces the topic. Children then revise at their own pace using their own login, build three projects on the topic and take an assessment in the fourth week. Every quarter, students present their own innovations at an Innovation Day, and twice a year the best projects go on show at an exhibition for parents and the school community. Mentors and school leadership review progress together each term.
The programme is aligned with NEP 2020, which asks schools to build scientific temper, computational thinking and learning by doing. Project portfolios and practical assessments sit alongside the CBSE curriculum, and projects naturally mix physics, maths, computer science and design.
AI beyond the classroom: HackAIthon
Our students took part in HackAIthon, an AI hackathon. They cleared the first, online, preliminary stage and are now finalists in the in-person national finals, to be held in Chandigarh or Delhi, where they will build AI projects. We are proud of them for getting this far, and we will share how it goes.
The Digital Skill Lab: the other half of the picture
Alongside the STEM Lab, our Digital Skill Lab, also powered by Myra Academy, covers digital design, video editing, web design, front-end coding in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, UI/UX, AI and data analytics, and cybersecurity and online safety. It follows the same monthly rhythm, with a mentor-led start, three projects per topic, assessments and dashboards.
Do you still need a separate robotics class?
For most families, no. A good school lab with weekly periods, a full-time trainer and a clear project plan covers what most after-school centres offer, without the evening commute. Our AC buses run across Ludhiana city, and you can check your area on our schools near you page. If your child is deeply keen and wants more, that is a lovely problem to have, and the Innovation Days, exhibitions and competitions like HackAIthon give them room to go further.
Every child is different, so speak to admissions for details of the programme for your child's grade. You can also see the lab yourself: on Saturdays we run a free, hands-on STEM Lab session for families with children in Grade 1 and above. See the full details on our STEM Lab page.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best AI and robotics programme for school students in Ludhiana?
Look for weekly sessions, a full-time trainer, a wide curriculum, real projects and regular progress reports. At The Shri Ram Universal School, Sarabha Nagar, the Myra Academy STEM Lab ticks each of these, with 17 domains, 400+ projects and monthly dashboards for parents.
How much do robotics classes for kids cost in Ludhiana?
Outside centres usually charge separately, and the cost depends on course length and whether kits are extra, so ask for a full yearly figure. At Shri Ram Sarabha Nagar, the STEM Lab is included in the school fees with no extra charge. Contact admissions for the fee structure.
From which class does the STEM Lab start?
The STEM Lab is a regular timetabled period every week from Grade 2. Speak to admissions for details of the programme for your child's grade.
Will my child be able to practise at home?
Yes. Every student gets individual login credentials for the cloud learning platform, so they can revisit lessons at home at their own pace.
How will I know how my child is doing in STEM?
There are monthly assessments, and detailed dashboards for students, parents and the school are refreshed every month. You can also see your child's work at Innovation Days and the bi-annual exhibitions.
Come and see the lab
The easiest way to judge any STEM programme is to watch children use it. Call us on +91 98140 78825, email admissions@tsusludhiana.com or book a visit. You can read about how to apply on our admission process page, find more answers in our FAQs, or contact us with any question.