Robocamp Learning

Design

Using Lego Mindstrom NXT & EV3 kits, students create their own mobile robots with the wide range of Lego pieces, motors, and sensors. Students are introduced to standard robot designs and encouraged to explore their own modification and/or original designs.

Programming

Using a graphical programming language NXT-G, students are taught how to control their mobile robots. The beginner programs cover basic programming techniques to provide mobility and simple behaviours for a mobile robot. The advanced programs re-cap existing knowledge presented from the beginner levels with expansion to more complicated behaviours and higher-level programming techniques.

Creativity

With the range of pieces and components, the robot designs are only limited by the creativity of the student. Students are encouraged to think ‘outside of the box’ when it comes to the design of their robot. With a competition being the final task, students will experiment with numerous physical and programmatic designs to attempt to complete the competition goals in the best manner.

Problem Solving

Students are required to complete multiple mini-tasks. Each of the tasks are designed to introduce students to a common problem associated with robotics. These tasks require students to apply their knowledge gained from the short lectures, hands-on tasks, and team experiments to achieve the goals of the task.

Follow the links in the next section to register for the RoboCamps. Additional information in relation to the camp will be sent out upon registration.