'Drone Didi' Khalida Begum Empowers Kids with Low-Cost Robotics & AI from Junk

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News18•04-01-2026, 06:12
'Drone Didi' Khalida Begum Empowers Kids with Low-Cost Robotics & AI from Junk
- •Khalida Begum, a robotics engineer from Satna, teaches AI and modern technology to children, earning her the title 'Drone Didi'.
- •She champions low-cost innovation, creating functional models like drones and assistive devices from household waste.
- •After losing her job post-Covid, she dedicated herself to educating over 500 children through free camps and her institute, Easytronic.
- •Her projects include an affordable farming drone (₹1000 vs ₹10,000) and a blind stick made from waste pipes.
- •Easytronic has become a robotics hub, fostering future innovators by making technology accessible and practical.
Why It Matters: Khalida Begum empowers children with affordable robotics and AI, transforming waste into innovation.
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