Robotics. Block-based coding. Level 2

Robotics. Block-based coding. Level 2

£ 415
at 9.30 Autumn Term '24 Level 2 8+
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"Robotics: Block-based Coding, Level 2" is an engaging and hands-on course designed for children aged 8 and above, aiming to deepen their understanding of robotics and coding concepts. This 10-lesson program is divided into two main steps, providing a comprehensive exploration of robotics principles.


Pupils will focuse on the integration of the front Servo Motor with the UltraSonic sensor, reinforcing the fundamentals of distance estimation in the robotic field. Participants will review the basics of UltraSonic sensor operation and practice its implementation in mBlock. Through guided activities, they will learn to control the front Servo Motor within the mBlock environment and apply this knowledge to solve real maze problems. Projects include building the front servo motor as a foundation for the UltraSonic sensor, programming the servo motor, and implementing advanced algorithms for robotic racing in mazes.


Throughout the course, children are encouraged to explore their creativity, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork, fostering a dynamic learning environment that makes robotics and coding enjoyable and accessible.


This course has 10 lessons. Classes run from 9.30 to 10.30 every Saturday 


This course is ready for 8+ years old. Girls and boys are very welcome!



Location


Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College. 


Parkshot, Richmond TW9 2RE



Term dates

The first lesson at 14 Sep

The last lesson at 19 Oct 

Half-term break. 

The first lesson at 16 Nov

The last lesson at 7 Dec


Syllabus of the course.


Work with front Servo Motor together with UltraSonic sensor

  • Topics:

    • Revision of the problem of the distance estimation in the Robotic field.

    • Revision of UltraSonic sensor basics. And practice with it in mBlock.

    • Learn how to control the front Servo Motor of the Robotic vehicle in the mBlock environment.

    • Learn how to make how to solve the real maze problem. And practice with mBlock. 

  • Exercise/Project:

    • Build the front servo motor as a base for the UltraSonic sensor.

    • Make a program to control the front servo motor.

    • Make a program to solve the physical maze with several algorithms.

    • Make an advanced algorithm for the robotic racing in the maze.



This course is Level 2, so here are some requirements:

1. You must be confident in using a computer, keyboard and mouse. At the good user level.

2. Know how we save files on a computer, what a file and folders are, etc.

3. You want to program robots and are not afraid to struggle with the difficulties of learning it.

4. Previous experience with robotics vehicles is good to have. The experience could be with various cars or robotics kits, that could use block-based coding or text-based coding. Ideally, if you have done our course: Robotics. Block-based coding. Level 1.