Robotics Club-Tayug NHS

17/08/2026

Fact #6 Smart Agricultural Solutions to Combat El Niño

Did you know? By the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Philippine-Sino Center for Agricultural Technology Director Marvin Cinense presents the Automated Furrow Irrigation System during the Technology to People Media Conference in Tarlac, highlighting its potential to help farmers manage water more efficiently and improve irrigation, especially during dry conditions.

To help farmers cope with these climate-related challenges, DOST showcased smart agricultural technologies designed to improve water management, increase crop productivity, and strengthen climate resilience.Among the innovations featured was the Automated Furrow Irrigation System (AFIS), installed in a sugarcane plantation in Paniqui, Tarlac. DOST also highlighted the Automatic Weather Station (AWS) installed in Barangay San Manuel, Tarlac City under the Project Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry (SARAI). SARAI Centralized National Hub for Regional Operations Project Leader Moises Dorado explained that the AWS has a monitoring radius of up to 20 kilometers, enabling it to provide localized weather information to surrounding farming communities.

Sources:
•https://www.facebook.com/share/1Rref57scs/
•https://pia.gov.ph/news/dost-introduces-smart-agricultural-solutions-to-combat-el-nino/

🖼️/✍️: Zac Ezekiel N. Cabalo | Grade-9 Representative

13/08/2026

Congratulations to our Head Teacher, Dr. Revelyn C. Camacho!
The Science Family is happy and proud of your new designation as JHS Assistant School Head. Wishing you continued success in your new role!

09/08/2026

FACT #5 — HANDA: Integrated Platform for Preparedness and Response

Did you know? Developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through DOST-PHIVOLCS, HANDA was created to strengthen disaster preparedness and response across the Philippines. It serves as a unified disaster information platform, bringing together hazard data, location-based alerts, AI-assisted tools, and interactive dashboards to help communities and authorities quickly assess risks, make informed decisions, and act more effectively during emergencies.

HANDA continuously integrates information from agencies such as DOST-PHIVOLCS, DOST-PAGASA, and DENR-MGB, allowing users to monitor hazards and receive location-specific warnings in near real time. It also supports incident reporting, emergency SOS alerts, disaster tracking, and AI-assisted access to safety information, enabling faster coordination and a more effective response before, during, and after disasters.

SOURCES:

• https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/press-release-handa-empowering-disaster-preparedness-early-warning-and-response-in-the-philippines/
• https://www.dost.gov.ph/knowledge-resources/news/87-2026-news/4430-dost-jica-collaborate-to-advance-ai-ready-national-data-platform-for-disaster-risk-analytics.html
• https://region1.dost.gov.ph/news/dost-ilocos-region-builds-disaster-ready-workforce-through-drrm-capacity-building-activity/

🖼️/✍️: Jayrwen Ivan D. Javier | P.I.O

04/08/2026

𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧 #𝟰 — 𝗨𝗣 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼-𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿

𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪? The Robust Optical Aerosol Monitor (ROAM), co-developed by Dr. Len Herald Lim of the University of the Philippines Diliman and Engr. Paul Alexander Darvin of the University of the Philippines Los Baños, is the first Filipino-made air quality monitoring device.

Designed to work like an "air microscope," ROAM counts airborne particles with high accuracy and remains reliable even in dusty environments. Its durability and affordability make it a practical innovation for long-term air quality monitoring, particularly for local government units (LGUs).

𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘:
https://science.upd.edu.ph/up-chemist-co-develops-first-filipino-air-monitor/

🖼️/✍️: Fuentes, Nash Kreisler A.

31/07/2026

𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧 #𝟯 — 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗚𝗲𝘀𝘁: 𝗔 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲

𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪? VoiceGest is more than just a robotic hand—it is an assistive technology designed to make communication more inclusive. Through voice recognition, it translates spoken words into sign language hand gestures, helping bridge communication between hearing individuals and people with hearing or speech impairments.

Developed by students from De La Salle Lipa, VoiceGest earned recognition at the Murata Robolution 2025 for its innovative use of robotics to promote accessibility. The project demonstrates how technology can empower inclusive education and create better opportunities for communication.

𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘:
https://www.dlsl.edu.ph/news-and-articles/view/dlsl-triumphs-at-murata-robolution-2025-with-innovative-voicegest-project

🖼️: Gonzaga, Cedrick De Vera | Auditor
Nesperos, Angel Cielo B. | Vice President
✍️: Nesperos, Angel Cielo B. | Vice President

30/07/2026

🌱💚 Planting today, growing tomorrow! 💚🌱

Last July 21, 2026, the Robotics Club, in collaboration with YES O and PSYSC, came together to plant seeds for a healthier and greener future. 🌿

Every seed we plant is a small step toward caring for our environment and our community. As part of our weekly initiative, we are committed to growing healthy habits, making a positive difference, and inspiring others to care for both people and the planet.

Here’s to a greener tomorrow, one seed at a time! 🌱🍃






✍️: Alicia Kim E. Tabag
Treasurer

20/07/2026

𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧 #𝟮 — 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜-𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆

𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪? It’s amazing how a simple pair of glasses has evolved into an AI-powered wearable device. Modern smart glasses can answer questions, translate languages, display navigation, capture photos and videos, and even project digital information—all while looking like ordinary eyewear.

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀

• 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲) – Meta’s holographic AR smart glasses prototype, unveiled by Mark Zuckerberg to showcase the future of wearable computing.
• 𝗫𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗻𝗲 – AR smart glasses that project a large virtual display for work, learning, and entertainment.
• 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝟭 – AI-powered smart glasses that provide real-time translation, navigation, reminders, and notifications directly on the lenses.

SOURCES:
• https://fortune.com/2024/09/26/mark-zuckerberg-orion-glasses/
• https://www.xreal.com/
• https://www.evenrealities.com/
• https://www.evenrealities.com/blogs/news/the-2025-good-design-award-goes-to-even-g1?srsltid=AfmBOopKGJdnilzcJCTPXzMO7-WV3MsSan4GC6nDYxqQ3IBbkD4-xHtq

✍️/🖼️: Nesperos, Angel Cielo B. | Vice President

13/07/2026

Happy Nutrition Month!

Kahit gustuhin nilang maging Sharmaine at Melanie, hindi pa rin magbabago ang ambag nila sa ating immunity!

Gawing trending palagi ang pagkain ng prutas, mga ka-nutrisyon, lalo na ngayong tag-init! Ang mga prutas ay mabisang source ng vitamins, minerals, fiber, water, at antioxidants para sa maayos na kalusugan.

Eat your two (2) servings of fruits every day by using Pinggang Pinoy as your meal guide. Stay healthy, mga ka-nutrisyon!

13/07/2026

Ready for a weekly dose of robotics? 💡
FACT #1 — 🐝 RoboBees : Autonomous Flying Microrobots

🐝⚙️ DID YOU KNOW? These microrobots are inspired by real bees, capable of helping with crop pollination, environmental monitoring, and search-and-rescue missions. Small enough to fit on your fingertip. RoboBees show how nature-inspired engineering can shape the future of robotics.

Source:
Harvard University Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering. RoboBees: Autonomous Flying Microrobots.
https://wyss.harvard.edu/technology/robobees-autonomous-flying-microrobots/

🖼️ | Alvin Kilmer A. Bibat, Business Manager
| Keyla Marie A. Paraguas, President