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I Build Bots!
When Callum Daniel was 4, he met a robot named Titan while on a family vacation. Read Callum’s own words about how that robot changed his life!
From the minute I met Titan, I wanted to learn all I could about robots and how they work. My mom bought me a kit so I could build my own. I’ve been building bots ever since, and now I share my skills with other kids.
Four years ago, when I was 8, I started my own company. It’s called iCodeRobots. I teach kids how to build a different robot each week. I have a staff that helps me. We also show kids how to write basic code. Those are the instructions that help their creations move and light up.
Some kids can’t afford my classes. So I’ve given free courses to 1,000 kids in London, England. That’s where I live. Every single kid should have the chance to learn robotics.
Callum teaches a robotics class.
Some people say robots are going to take over the world. I don’t think that’s going to happen! But I do believe robots are going to play a really big role in our everyday lives.
When I’m older, I plan to use my tech skills to help people like my grandfather, who lost his arm in an accident. He’s inspired me to learn how to build bionic limbs for other people like him.
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