Abu Dhabi Science Festival 2019 supports the development of human capital in the science and technology sectors in line with the Abu Dhabi Plan and the UAE Innovation Strategy. It aims to spark the imagination of the nation’s youth in science and technology, encouraging them to pursue STEAM subjects throughout their education and Career choices.

Innovator 2019 is a strategic initiative by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), bringing together individual innovators, academic institutions, government entities and private sector entrepreneurs in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, contributing to the fulfillment of the UAE’s innovation strategy which aims to position the UAE amongst the most innovative nations in the world. Now in its 5th edition, it is an exciting 10 days event targeting audiences aged 13+ across the UAE. The innovator 2019 is a “Do-It-Yourself” (DIY) inspired event and will showcase homegrown projects by innovators from across the UAE in the categories of Art & Design, Sustainability & Life Science, Aerospace, Automotive, Mechanics, & Digital Fabrication, Robotics & Electronics.

Myself and my sister Sai Sahana are presenting our innovation “AGRIBOT” at Innovator 2019, Abu Dhabi Corniche from January 31 – February 9. As Drop It Youth Ambassadors we are also campaigning in the event and trying to put an end to single-use plastics and promote environment sustainability. We are working toward United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 – Zero Hunger and trying to promote sustainable agriculture.

The purpose of AgriBot (Agriculture Robot) is to help the farmers in hot countries like UAE for agricultural purposes. It is designed to minimize the labor of farmers in addition to increasing the speed and accuracy of the work. It performs the elementary functions involved in farming i.e. ploughing the field, sowing of seeds and covering the seeds with soil. The robot is autonomous and provides the facility for optional switching of the ploughing system when required.