A line follower
A robot that uses a light sensor to stay on a black line, however many bends the track has.
What children build
An obstacle dodger
With an ultrasonic sensor for eyes, the robot measures the distance ahead and steers away in time.
Robot football
Remote-controlled mBots on a mini pitch. Teamwork, tactics and a lot of cheering.
Smart inventions
Arduino projects such as a parking sensor, a fire alarm, a robot arm or a bin that opens by itself.
What they learn
- How sensors let a robot see, hear and feel
- How motors and gears turn code into movement
- Building simple electronic circuits safely
- Block-based programming with mBlock
- Testing, measuring and improving a design
- Sharing kit and solving problems as a team
Tools we use
LEGO Education
Building sets with motors and sensors. A gentle first step into machines that move.
Makeblock mBot
A sturdy little robot car programmed with blocks. It can follow lines, avoid walls and play football.
Arduino
A small programmable circuit board used by makers all over the world, for children ready for real electronics.
Children work in pairs, so there is always someone to hold the robot while the other fixes the code.
8–12
Years old
Activities are matched to each child's age and experience.
6
Children per group
Small groups, so everyone gets help when they need it.
0
Experience needed
Complete beginners are welcome. We start from the start.
DBS
Checked tutor
Sessions are led by a DBS-checked tutor, with all kit provided.
Questions about Robotics? Say hello
Write to us at info@robokids.co.uk and we will get back to you.