Exciting Robotics Projects for Students to Try at School

Exciting Robotics Projects for Students to Try at School

Remember Rosie the robot maid on the Jetsons? How about the lovable curious robot from the movie

Short Circuit? You may have even been a robot for Halloween or designed a basic

Robotics School

Projects.

Fast forward and now when you hear about robotics as an adult, it’s probably a new medical robotic tool or a specialized piece for a plane or vehicle. Scientists and engineers are building robots in virtually every industry, yet the concept of robots is so fascinating that it continues to capture the hearts and minds of children across the globe.

Robotics clubs are gaining popularity at elementary and middle schools. In a desire to grow STEM skills, more parents are signing kids up for educational after-school activities like robotics classes and camps at Bricks 4 Kidz. And just like in your youth, kids today are trying to build robots in their very own bedrooms.

Soccer robot A lot of kids love sports and games, and what could be a cooler way to incorporate them than to create a robot that actually plays soccer? You can make your soccer robot move forward and backward/left and right and kick a ball using your Android phone. You can also control the robot’s speed by angling or shaking your Android phone. Arduino UNO, the most popular Arduino type, is typically used as the heart of the circuit.

Build A Drone Flying a drone is an exhilarating experience! The thrill of zooming in and out of epic locations completely immersed in the pilot's view is hard to beat. It is something that many people are keen to take up however they often are unclear on how to build a drone, where to start. The biggest obstacle for many is getting their hands on their first drone with many hobbyists opting to build their own.

To build your own drone can feel like an intimidating task, it did for me and there’s a mountain of information to wade through before anything starts making sense. Fortunately, it’s not as hard as it sounds and with a little guidance you’ll be in the air in no time whilst picking up some practical skills!

Initially, the idea might sound scary but I firmly believe that anybody armed with the right information will be able to get on and do it relatively hassle free.