The Robotics team of Abra High School won the bronze medal in the Senior Innovation Category of the World Robot Games 2021.

The team composed of Venice Balbin, Marc Dei Niel Bides, Keneth Seruno, Shefally Daime Valencia, David James Rayver Viado, and Ma. Teresa Viste developed an automatic and contactless Disinfection Channel and a Portable and Dual-Powered Renewal Energy Source sanitation station that bested the 27 other entries.

“Ang Disinfection Channel na ginawa namin ay automatic at contactless. Bago ka pumasok sa isang establisimiyento ay dadaan ka muna sa isang tunnel na may open air spray shower na may head to toe disinfectant. Ito ay isang preventive mechanism laban sa pagkalat ng Covid19 virus,” said Grade 10 student Ma. Teresa Viste.

Meanwhile, the Portable and Dual-Powered Renewal Energy Source is a hands-free sanitation station that uses three automatic dispensing systems like water, soap, and alcohol.

“Dalawa po ang energy source na ginagamit namin dito, solar energy at Microbial Fuel Cell. Sa MBC po ‘yung waste water o pinaghugasan ng kamay ay magagamit din para mag-generate ng electricity, para ‘di masayang ang ating tubig. Nag-pilot testing kami nito sa public market at nagustuhan ito ng mga tindero dahil agaran silang nakakapaghugas ng kamay habang nagtitinda sila para iwas kontaminasyon lalo na sa public places,” teacher and coach  Jephunneh Gasmen said.

Education Secretary Leonor Briones commended the feat of the students.

“The feat of Abra High School Robotics team is yet another evidence of the world-class talent of our learners. We commend them and their coaches who really worked hard to give our country another source of pride,” Briones said.