ROBÓCHICAS: Training and Empowerment of Women in Science and Technology

• Amanda Vilas Boas Oliveira UFBA
• Ana Carolina Balbino Silva UFBA
• Fernanda Oliveira Santos Rosa UFBA
• Gabriele dos Santos Natividade UCSal
• Leticia Silva Oliveira IHAC
• Yasmin Solrac Ribeiro dos Santos UFBA
• Tamires dos Santos de Jesus UFBA
• Larissa Vitória Maturino Assis UFBA
• Ana Carolina Santana de Lemos UFBA
• Andre Luis Sousa Sena UFBA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/erbase.2023.236075

Abstract

The RobôChicas Robotics Club is a project proposed and developed by Institute of Science, Technology, and Innovation (ICTI) of the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) students initiative. This article presents a report experience of project and objectives achieved through various activities developed such as workshops, courses, and activities in the areas of Programming, Electronic Prototyping with Arduino, 3D Modelling, Automation and Robotics. Thus, we intend to encourage other initiatives as a way of promoting the participation and active interest of women in the areas of science, technology, engineering, with a special focus on computing and robotics.

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