An opportunity has opened up for children in remote and rural areas, who have difficulty accessing advanced science and technology, to directly experience cutting-edge technology.
The National Science Museum held the first commemorative event of the 'Cutting-edge Technology Expedition' on the 9th at Gapnyong Elementary School in Ganghwa County, providing elementary school students in remote areas with an opportunity to experience advanced technology.
The Cutting-edge Technology Expedition is an experiential program that delivers advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence Go competitions and quadruped robot controls, directly to the fingertips of children in rural areas, which are difficult to encounter even in cities. It consists of four core technology areas: advanced mobility, robotics, autonomous driving, and artificial intelligence.
Starting from Ganghwa County, the expedition is set to tour five major regions nationwide, meeting children across a total of ten sessions in Ulleung County, Cheorwon County, Wando County, Boryung City, and Geumsan County.
Kwon Seok-min, the director of the National Science Museum, said, “I hope this opportunity to directly understand the principles of advanced technology, which may have felt distant, will serve as a chance for children to nurture their dreams and imagination about the future,” and noted, “We will continue to expand experiential programs to bridge the gap in science and culture so that all children can cultivate their dreams in science.”