The Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, organised the national robotics competition “E-SAN Thailand Robotic 2026 Season 1”, which took place from 17–18 July 2026, at the Sai Suri Jutikul Auditorium, Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University. The event was held in collaboration among the Center of Excellence for Coding and Digital Citizenship Human Development (CMDDC) – Khon Kaen University, the Faculty of Education, and Friend Robot Company, aiming to provide a platform for youth nationwide to showcase their potential, develop future-ready skills, and spark inspiration in computing science and innovative technology.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Issara Kanjug, Dean of the Faculty of Education, presided over the opening ceremony as chairman, together with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Charunee Samat, Director of the Center of Excellence for Coding and Digital Citizenship Human Development (CMDDC), the executive committee, faculty members, judges, teachers, advisors, and students.
The atmosphere throughout the competition was vibrant and filled with the energy of learning, featuring a total of 93 youth teams and more than 200 contestants, alongside more than 77 teachers and advisors from educational institutions across the country. Participants took to the field to demonstrate their skills in design, programming, and hands-on engineering problem-solving through various competition categories, including Rescue Robot (simulating disaster situations to assist victims), Radio-Controlled Sumo Robot (SUMO 1Kg RC), and Guide Robot (KKU Robot Guide). Every competition category focused on evaluating accuracy, speed, strategic planning, and teamwork.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Issara Kanjug, Dean of the Faculty of Education, stated, “This competition is not merely a platform for testing robotics skills, but a venue for inspiring and developing key 21st-century competencies among Thai youth. The greatest victory is not just trophies, but the body of knowledge, skills, teamwork, and inspiration that every participant will carry forward to create innovations for society in the future.”
This marks another vital mission of the Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, and CMDDC in driving learning in Coding, Robotics, and Digital Citizenship to lay a foundation for national workforce development, accommodate technological changes, and promote sustainable education.
