My First Toolbox: How My Robotics Journey Began at Age 3

Hello everyone!

Many people who see my robots ask me when I first became interested in electronics. The truth is, my journey started long before I even knew what a “robot” was. It began when I was just three years old, with a box of treasures I inherited from my father.

While other kids had toy boxes filled with dolls and cars, my favorite things to play with were old electronic components. My father gave me his collection of resistors, capacitors, circuit boards, and wires. To me, it was a box of endless possibilities. My favorite game was taking apart old electronics—like radios and power supplies—to see what was inside. I loved the challenge of using screwdrivers and pliers to discover the hidden world within these machines.

Those first experiences were my real-life puzzles. I didn’t know what all the pieces did, but I was fascinated by them. I would spend hours arranging them, trying to figure out how they connected. This wasn’t just a hobby; it was my playground. It was where my curiosity for science and technology was born.

Looking back, I realize that even then, while I was still in diapers, I was learning the fundamentals of robotics. I was learning how things are built, how they come apart, and how every tiny piece has a purpose. That early start gave me a deep love for engineering that led me all the way to the International Robot Olympiad.

So, when people ask how my journey started, I can honestly say it began with a box of old parts, a few tools, and a whole lot of curiosity. And I haven’t stopped exploring since.

Thanks for reading!