QOOOL Sensing x Future Innovatorin

On October 13, 2026, we visited the “Future Innovatorin” program run by Technik Begeistert e.V. to lead a guest workshop. The “Future Innovatorin” program is designed specifically to make it easier for female students to participate in the World Robot Olympiad. As part of this, the pupils receive support whilst preparing for the competition and, as in our entry, are given the opportunity to look beyond the world of robotics in various workshops.

Sensors proved to be an exciting link between robotics and our topic. So we began with an introductory talk entitled ‘Sensors, My Everyday Life and Me’. We started with sensors that we are familiar with from everyday life and concluded with a brief introduction to the topic of quantum sensors. The pupils then took turns taking part in three workshops, where they were able to experience exciting experiments and phenomena relating to sensor technology. The first station focused on traditional sensor technology based on resistors, such as temperature sensors and scales. At the second station, they were able to delve into the fascinating world of diamonds and learn about the phenomenon of fluorescence, which is caused by imperfections within the diamond. The third station also focused on the topic of fluorescence and its use in point-of-care medical diagnostics. Experiments were carried out which revealed the fascinating fact that everyday materials, such as chestnut branches, highlighters and tonic water, can also be excited by light and fluoresce.

Our workshop flew by in the blink of an eye, and we were delighted to see such eager faces and to answer so many curious questions. We wish the participating schoolgirls every success at the World Robot Olympiad and hope that we were able to inspire them and give them the confidence they need on their journey towards a career in technology or science!