Build a Duck
This is very quick and fun activity with a deep message. The way it works is that everyone gets the six LEGO pieces shown below, and are then given the following challenge. The challenge Using only...
View ArticleBuild X
This is a great introductory activity that works with any kit of parts and is suitable for all ages and levels of experience. The challenge This challenge can be framed in a variety of ways depending...
View ArticleGoing the Distance
Build and program a robot car to drive as close as possible to a LEGO minfig, without knocking it over. Sounds easy? The catch is that you are not allowed to use any sensors and once you are told how...
View ArticleThe Wave
This classic challenge is a great introductory activity. It works well with a standard Driving Base, such as the EV3 Robot Educator Mode or an equivalent quick build, and the programming is relatively...
View ArticleSturdy Tower
This building challenge provides an opportunity for students to explore concepts related to sturdy design, including load distribution, rigidity, balance, and strength. The challenge How would you...
View ArticleProgram Virtual Robots using Gears
By guest contributor, Cort Wee, creator of Ev3devSim and Gears Hi all. I’m Cort, the creator of Gears, the successor of Ev3devSim. Ev3devSim is a 2D robotics simulator I created to aid in teaching...
View ArticleAssistive Technology: Making Lives Easier
In the age of digital technology, there are so many things that are designed to make peoples’ lives easier. Smart phones allow us to stay connected wherever we are, robots wash our dishes and clean our...
View ArticleChair for Mr Bear
This building challenge provides an opportunity for young students (e.g. 6-9 year olds) to explore concepts related to sturdy design, including balance, force, bracing, and strength. The Challenge...
View ArticleCrash Test Dummy
Here’s a quick, fun challenge that can be used as a filler at the end of a lesson or as introductory build to draw attention to the importance of robust construction. The challenge Design and build a...
View ArticleObstacle Course
This challenge is great for raising the importance of reliability and repeatability in robotics, and in engineering more generally. The challenge Program your robot to run an obstacle course in the...
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