Mohamed Taher Othmen

Launch of the Annual Robotics Program

• Designed the program brochure and collaborated with a designer to finalize visuals.
• Conducted outreach calls to parents, formed participant groups, and facilitated program onboarding.
• Led the program’s kickoff event to engage students and stakeholders.
• Developed a media plan to promote the program across platforms.
• Managed communication between parents, learners, and the organization to ensure clarity and alignment.

Development of Robotics Curriculum

• Authored an annual curriculum covering robotics, AI, Scratch, and Python for three skill levels.
• Scheduled training sessions during school breaks to maximize participation.
• Tailored the educational program to address learners’ specific needs and progress.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

National Competition Planning & Participation

• Organized preparatory sessions to train teams for national competitions.
• Coordinated team logistics, including registration, travel, and event participation.
• Oversaw equipment procurement and management to ensure readiness for competitions.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

SmartBag Solution Prototyping

• Designed a smart bag with GPS tracking, weight detection, and intrusion alerts.
• Implemented secure authentication (facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, PIN).
• Integrated hardware components: Raspberry Pi 4, SIM808L module, Adafruit fingerprint sensor.
• Developed Python scripts using OpenCV, PySerial, and SQLite for functionality.
• Configured Wi-Fi (REST API), SMS (AT Commands), and WebSocket communication.
• Awarded the Innovation Prize; project featured on Nessma El Jadida.

SmartPot IoT Solution Prototyping

• Built an AI-driven smart irrigation system using IoT (ESP32-WROOM, DHT22, soil moisture sensors).
• Automated water/air pumps with Arduino/C++ and cloud integration (AWS IoT Core, MQTT).
• Implemented real-time monitoring via WebSocket and image analysis (OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite).
• Achieved 30% water savings through optimized irrigation algorithms.

BioBot Waste-Sorting Robot Prototyping

• Developed an AI-powered waste-sorting robot combining computer vision and mechatronics.
• Trained object recognition models to classify and sort recyclables.
• Designed mechanical structure in SolidWorks and selected components for functional prototyping.
• Mentored learners in technical decision-making to foster autonomy.

Coaching & Summer Training Workshops

• Led interactive workshops to introduce youth to robotics fundamentals.
• Mentored participants in designing and executing hands-on projects.
• Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse skill levels and age groups.
• Utilized hands-on learning activities and experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts and principles.
• Integrated technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and educational software to support diverse learning styles and facilitate collaborative projects.
• Monitored progress and assessed student performance through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback to guide academic growth and improvement.