Robotics with Robium Car. Block-based coding. Level 2

£ 415

at 10.40 Spring Term'25 Level 2 8+

"Robotics with Robium Car. Block-based Coding. Level 2" continues the journey into robotics and coding for children aged 8 and above, building on the foundational skills introduced in Level 1. This 10-lesson course expands participants' expertise, incorporating exciting new features of the Robium Car to deepen their understanding of robotics principles.

The course begins by completing the maze navigation project started in Level 1. Over approximately four lessons, students will refine and enhance their maze-solving algorithms, using the Robium Car’s three ultrasonic sensors and motors for precise control and efficiency. Then pupils will practice with the target following algorithms.

Once the maze challenge is mastered and the target following is ready, pupils will explore the capabilities of the Robium Car's fully controllable RGB LED ring. They will assembly that and learn to program vibrant light patterns, understand RGB color mixing, and use the LED ring for interactive feedback and creative expressions.

By the end of this course, participants will have solidified their problem-solving skills and gained hands-on experience with advanced robotic functionalities, including sensor-driven navigation and visual coding.

Get your Robium Car today and join the adventure!

When you get this course, you can buy the Robium Car!

This course has 10 lessons. Classes run from 10.40 to 11.40 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 11 Jan

The last lesson at 8 Feb

Half-term break.

The first lesson at 1 Mar

The last lesson at 29 Mar

Step 1: Completing the Maze Navigation
- Topics:
- - Review and refine maze-solving algorithms developed in Level 1.
  - Learn advanced strategies for optimizing pathfinding with three ultrasonic sensors.
  - Master the use of sensor data to make dynamic decisions.
- Exercise/Project:
- - Enhance the maze-solving program with smoother and more efficient movements.
  - Test and debug the Robium Car’s performance in increasingly complex mazes.
Step 2: Target Following Algorithms
- Topics:
- - Introduction to target following: concepts and applications.
  - Learn to integrate ultrasonic sensor data for target detection.
  - Develop and refine algorithms to follow a moving or stationary target.
- Exercise/Project:
- - Program the Robium Car to track and follow a moving object while maintaining a safe distance.
  - Test the car’s responsiveness and accuracy in various scenarios.
Step 3: Adding and Exploring the RGB LED Ring
- Topics:
- - Assembly of the RGB LED ring onto the Robium Car.
  - Introduction to RGB light programming and color mixing.
  - Explore patterns, brightness control, and synchronized light effects.
- Exercise/Project:
- - Create a light sequence that reacts to sensor input, such as changing color based on distance.
Step 4: Integrating Maze, Target Following, and RGB LED Features
- Topics:
- - Combine maze-solving, target following, and LED feedback into a single program.
  - Understand the importance of modular coding for complex projects.
  - Test the Robium Car’s performance with integrated functionalities.
- Exercise/Project:
- - Compete in a final challenge: showcase the Robium Car’s abilities in a custom-designed obstacle course.

This course is Level 2, but still there 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 vehicle is good to have. The experience could be with various cars or robotics kits, that could use the block-based coding or text-based coding. Ideally, if you done our course: Robotics with Robium Car. Block-based coding. Level 1