My
First Robot
My First
Robot: Ages 6-9 years old
This
program is designed to introduce children to the exciting and
challenging world of robotics and robot building. During
the program the children are introduced to the main parts of the robot,
beginning with some of the key mechanical parts (for example, the
gears, pulleys, wheels, and motors that make the robot move and which
are usually powered by electricity) and the key electronic parts (for
example, sensors and drivers) associated with robotics, and how the
mechanical systems are put together. There will also be instruction on
the proper and safe use of simple hand-tools.
The children will work on programming the robot using simple
instructions in order to give them a feeling of what programming and
programming languages are, and how they are able to communicate with
the robot through a computer. Upon successful completion of this
program the children can then progress to the higher level, or
advanced, ‘Robotics’ program, in which they will learn the basics of
electronics and computer programming that will allow them to more
efficiently analyse any problems and issues that may arise.
The program runs from 3:30-4:30pm, once a week for 4 weeks. Fee $65