GEARS - Ateneo Robotics Society

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

AY 25–26 highlights the continued technical growth of the Robotics Engineering community through applied learning and hands-on engagement.

Students explored key areas such as system design, embedded systems, control, and automation, integrating theory with practical implementation through projects and collaborative initiatives.

These milestones reflect strengthened competencies in analysis, problem-solving, and engineering design as we continue to .

𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔, 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟔

As AY 25–26 comes to a close, we extend our gratitude to the officers who dedicated their time, effort, and leadership in serving the Robotics Engineering community.

Through every initiative, project, and challenge, your commitment helped strengthen GEARS and create opportunities for growth, collaboration, and learning.

Thank you for your service and for helping us continue to .

𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: 𝖠 𝖸𝖾𝖺𝗋 𝗈𝖿 𝖢𝗈𝗎𝗋𝖺𝗀𝖾 & 𝖱𝖾𝗌𝗈𝗅𝗏𝖾

Jan Jocef Juanillo, a 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵, shares how his experiences on this journey have helped him push through to the end in spite of all the challenges that he has faced thus far.

In his testimonial, he expresses his insights on the field of 𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴, and how it connects 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯, 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮-𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨, and 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦. His honest narration gives a detailed description of what he learned from all the failures and triumphs he has experienced throughout the years. He also gives a message to those who are uncertain about what path to choose for their college journey, and those who are considering the course.

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 for 𝖠𝖸 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨-𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟩 is ongoing until 𝖩𝗎𝗅𝗒 𝟣𝟪, 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨. 🖋✨️

𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: 𝖠 𝖸𝖾𝖺𝗋 𝗈𝖿 𝖱𝖾𝗌𝗂𝗅𝗂𝖾𝗇𝖼𝖾 & 𝖯𝖾𝗋𝗌𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾

Samantha Angeleen Anadon, an Incoming 4𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵, shares how her 3rd Year journey helped build a sense of tenacity and provided a period of reflection in the tough times.

In her testimonial, she describes how the process of making projects like a 𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭-𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘜𝘈𝘝 and 𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘈𝘳𝘮 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 revealed her personal strengths yet simultaneously brought doubts that had to be overcome. In spite of these, she was able to build experience in bridging the competencies of her groupmates and deepening her understanding of core concepts.

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 for 𝖠𝖸 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨-𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟩 is ongoing until 𝖩𝗎𝗅𝗒 𝟣𝟪, 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨. 🖋✨️

May 𝟑𝟏 || 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚 to our ever 𝐑𝐄markable and 𝐑𝐄sourceful AY 25-26 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐨! 🎂🎉

Your persistence in taking care of our logistic needs and guiding the members of the committee has led to the success of our events and operations. May this year bring you abundance and happiness.

𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔, 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔.

𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: 𝖠 𝖸𝖾𝖺𝗋 𝗈𝖿 𝖳𝗋𝗂𝖺𝗅𝗌 & 𝖣𝗂𝗌𝖼𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗒

Danmarl Aquino, an Incoming 3𝘳𝘥 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵, shares how his 2nd Year journey helped him learn how to strengthen his will as he took on subjects that were difficult yet rewarding.

In his testimonial, he articulates how major subjects like 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘊𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘴 & 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘴, and 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘴 & 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘴 gave him challenges that were ultimately overcome. It is also highlighted how this journey brought out discipline on another level, and how he was able to withstand moments of uncertainty to arrive at where he is now.

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 for 𝖠𝖸 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨-𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟩 is ongoing until 𝖩𝗎𝗅𝗒 𝟣𝟪, 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨. 🖋✨️

May 𝟐𝟓 || 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚 to our ever 𝐑𝐄sponsive and 𝐑𝐄liable AY 25-26 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐌𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐚! 🐈🎉

Your calm and self-assured way of handling events and managing our operations has cultivated numerous memorable moments that the students cherish. May this year bring you prosperity, peace and growth.

𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔.

𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: 𝖠 𝖸𝖾𝖺𝗋 𝗈𝖿 𝖡𝖾𝗀𝗂𝗇𝗇𝗂𝗇𝗀𝗌 & 𝖮𝗉𝖾𝗇 𝖣𝗈𝗈𝗋𝗌

Allana Nizhoni Abella, an Incoming 2𝘯𝘥 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵, shares how her 1st Year journey helped prepare her and build the foundation for her following years.

In her testimonial, it is detailed how fundamental skills were built through her major subjects like 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘳𝘤 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 & 𝘔𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 and 𝘚𝘶𝘣𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨. It is also highlighted how the Robotics Engineering community, through GEARS, introduced her to all kinds of opportunities and experiences that helped shape her college experience.

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 for 𝖠𝖸 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨-𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟩 is ongoing until 𝖩𝗎𝗅𝗒 𝟣𝟪, 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨. 🖋✨️

𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝟒: 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐧, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨

Some communities are reached not simply by distance, but by the effort and commitment required to get there. In Arakan, we were reminded that what matters most is not just what we bring to a community, but the connections built while being there. It was more about the people and the shared experiences that made the day meaningful.

Through the initiative of The Marsman-Drysdale Foundation, Inc., together with partner organizations and volunteers, the Robowheels Caravan and Medical Mission brought together learning and service in one space. Children and learners were able to explore and interact with robotics, while families and community members also received healthcare support through the medical mission.

What stays with us most are the moments in between, like the curiosity in a child’s eyes, the conversations shared, and the warmth of a community that welcomed us with open hearts ❤️

These are the moments that remind us why we continue doing this work: because sometimes making a difference begins with simply showing up.

📌 Parental consent was secured through the local community.