Robotics

Description

June 28, 2025 trial class

Free trial class is designed for kids aged 7+ This one hour session, held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, offers a hands on preview of our robotics program.

Students will get an exciting introduction to robotics and programming by working with the mBot (line-following). They will watch a live demonstration, try simple coding to control the robot, and see how it performs in a mini competition.

Robotics for ages 7-9

Seven weeks starting Saturday, July 12 from 10am to 12pm, Group 1 ( 7-9 yrs) will be introduced to the fundamentals of engineering design and basic programming using block based platforms like Scratch. Students will explore how to build and control simple circuits using motors, LEDs, IR sensors, and an Arduino-based controller. Each week, they will take part in hands on activities that involve designing, building, and testing small robotic components, gradually building their confidence in STEM concepts.

Weekly activities include assembling motor circuits, using sensors to detect light or motion, and programming their bots to move or react to their environment. Students will also engage in mini challenges to apply what they have learned in fun and creative ways.

Robotics for ages 10+

Seven weeks starting Saturday, July 12 from 10am to 12pm, Group 2 (10+ yrs) students course focuses on deeper engineering principles, hands on circuit design, and programming using Arduino and C. Students will work with IR sensors, motors, motor controllers, and learn how to control motor speed using code. Each class builds on the last, leading to a final functional robot they design and program themselves.Over the seven weeks, students will practice writing and debugging code, wiring their robots, and developing systems that can interact with their environment. Weekly goals include sensor integration, autonomous movement, and fine-tuning motor behavior. In the final week, students will compete using their custom designed robots (parts provided) in a practical challenge. All competition materials will be provided. Competition reinforces learning while fostering teamwork and innovation. The final week ends in a robotics competition, where students showcase their creations in a themed challenge using parts we provide. It is a great opportunity to demonstrate what they have built.

Weekly goals and curriculum

• Week 1a — Goal: Explore what a robot is and learn the engineering design process. Identify components (motors, sensors, batteries) and learn about basic circuits. Activities: Students will be introduced to the robot and some real-world examples. Students will use a breadboard to create circuits and control LEDs and motors.
• Week 2 — Goals: Learn simple programming concepts (e.g. loops, conditionals I/O). Activities: Students will code the robot to move, draw shapes, and will examine logic in their code.
  
• Week 3 — Goals: Learn how IR sensors work and read sensor input. Activities: Students will test IR sensors on surfaces, read sensor values, and log sensor data
• Week 4 — Goals: Use conditionals to control a robot using sensor input. Activities: Students will program a robot to respond to sensors and avoid objects or follow a path.
  
• Week 5 — Goals: Design and build a line-following robot prototype. Activities: Students will build a chassis for their robot, attach sensors, and test basic line-following logic.
  
• Week 6 — Goals: Refine robot behavior to follow curves and handle junctions. Activities: Students will tune motor speeds, make adjustments to sensor alignment, and test their robot on a curved track.
  
• Week 7 — Goals: Mini-competition to complete and present line-following robot project. Activities: Students will participate in a “mini-competition” and showcase their robot’s ability to navigate a full track.