By Thokozani Mazibuko<\/p>\n
Young innovators from Vulamasango have captured the attention of visitors at the Eswatini
\nInternational Trade Fair with a groundbreaking creation \u2014 a robotic bird designed to enhance
\nhome security by detecting human intruders.<\/p>\n
The project, developed under the Junior Achievement Programme, demonstrates how
\nEswatini\u2019s youth are harnessing technology to address real-world challenges. The robotic bird is
\nnot only a symbol of creativity but also a practical solution for combating crime in homes and
\nneighbourhood.<\/p>\n
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\nAccording to Majaha Kunene, at the Communication Office at His Majesty\u2019s Correctional
\nServices (HMCS), the invention is equipped with advanced sensors that detect human
\nmovement. \u201cThe bird acts as a security device and can sense any intrusion when placed at your
\nhouse or home,\u201d Kunene explained. \u201cThrough this robotic bird, you receive a notification on
\nyour mobile phone once anyone breaks into your home, and it also produces live footage.\u201d<\/p>\n
The invention is part of HMCS\u2019s exhibition at the Trade Fair currently underway at Mavuso
\nTrade and Exhibition Centre. The exhibition has drawn large crowds eager to see the practical
\ndemonstration of the bird in action.<\/p>\n
Kunene said the pupils\u2019 innovation is an example of how creativity, technology, and
\nentrepreneurship can be combined to produce life-changing solutions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis robotic bird shows that our youth are thinking beyond the classroom and developing
\nsolutions that can improve safety in communities,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
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\nThe robotic bird has already sparked interest among business leaders and technology enthusiasts
\nattending the fair. Many believe the invention could be commercialized and scaled into a fully-
\nfledged product capable of serving both households and institutions.<\/p>\n
The Junior Achievement programme, under which the students developed the bird, is designed
\nto nurture entrepreneurial skills, innovation, and business management among young people. It
\nempowers learners to identify societal problems and create market-ready solutions.<\/p>\n
The Eswatini International Trade Fair, running until next week, continues to showcase a range of
\ninnovations from local and regional exhibitors, reinforcing the platform\u2019s role in promoting
\nentrepreneurship and investment opportunities.<\/p>\n
It should be noted that with inventions like the robotic bird, Vulamasango pupils are proving that
\nEswatini\u2019s youth have the potential to drive technological advancement and contribute
\nmeaningfully to the country\u2019s socio-economic development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Thokozani Mazibuko Young innovators from Vulamasango have captured the attention of visitors at the Eswatini International Trade…","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2383,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,25,44],"tags":[46,55,60,39,73,48,49,50,56,58],"class_list":["post-2380","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","category-national","category-tech","tag-africa","tag-business","tag-education","tag-entertainment","tag-eswatini","tag-feature","tag-human-interest","tag-international","tag-markets","tag-national","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"\n