Combining coding, robotics and creativity, this Build-A-Robocar Bootcamp is designed to expose your child to creating technology and physical computing.

Vital for many jobs in the future, physical computing is the act of creating interactive systems that can sense and respond to the world around us, allowing humans to communicate through computers. Everything from cars and smartphones to home automation and gaming consoles are tied to robotics, electronics and mechanical engineering. Whether your child dreams of becoming an astronaut with NASA or hardware designer at Apple, the coding and robotics path starts here!

The robocar that your child will build uses an array of plug-and-play sensors to avoid obstacles, track a course and be wirelessly controlled. This kind of system is used in Mars rovers, autonomous cars and the bots built for all kinds of robotics competitions. Conquering this bootcamp will set your child on the path to building bigger and better autonomous vehicles!

Your child will learn:

• Fundamentals of Coding & Robotics

  Module 1: Programming Concepts & Constructs

  Module 2: Understanding Inputs & Outputs

  Module 3: Controlling Light, Sound, Motors

  Module 4: Controlling Motors

  Module 5: Wireless Communication

• Physical Computing with Plug-and-Play Sensors

  Activity 1: Musical Ambient Light Show

  Activity 2: Line Tracking Map

  Activity 3: Light Following Party

  Activity 4: Obstacle Avoidance Challenge

  Activity 5: Remote Control Race

Our aim is to help your child learn by doing and build 21st century life skills including creative confidence, self-directed learning and fundamentals of physical computing. And of course, your child brings home his/ her custom-built robocar to continue learning and iterating it to become an ever-more powerful machine, expanding their imagination. Join us for an unforgettable experience and hands-on fun.

Recommended Ages: 6 to 14

Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Path: Coding, Robotics, Engineering

Tools: micro:bit, makecode visual programming, robot, sensors

Workshop Schedule

This is a 3-days, 5-hours per day bootcamp designed for beginners. Bootcamp will be conducted at Kuriosity Electronics Playground (B1-23 Sim Lim Tower). No coding experience required.

Prereqs & Preparation

All participants must be able to bring a laptop and charger to the workshop. All other tools, parts and accessories will be provided on-site. Price includes 1x BBC micro:bit (an educational microcontroller), 1x micro:maqueen robocar, 1x micro:gamepad, 1x infrared remote control.

Refund Policy

We understand that, sometimes, plans change. If you can no longer make it to the bootcamp, please email us at least 7 days before the scheduled event date for a full refund. No refunds will be given to last minute cancellations.

Note: Minimum of 3 and maximum of 8 participants per session. Bring your child's friends to start the fun and keep the momentum going, even after the bootcamp! We're keeping the group size cosy to encourage interactive learning. You will be fully refunded if the workshop minimum is not fulfilled.

For more details: Visit us at kuriosity.sg or follow us at facebook.com/kuriosity.sg

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