My After School Program (Atlanta, GA)

Senior Robotics - Sumo Bots!

This class is different from Fall. Grades 3-5. Senior Robotics serves as an extracurricular enrichment program that encourages the exploration and application of STEAM-based principles through building and programming robots. No previous experience with robotics is necessary. For the spring, we will explore the world of Battle Bots and compete in our own TRI ROBOT SUMO CUP! Teams of students will compete to out-program, out-design and out-build their peers in a friendly competition between schools at the end of the term. Using the LEGO MINDSTORM EV3 and RC battle bot platforms, students will learn programming and building skills that will translate nicely to the FLL competition we compete in each Fall. For those not necessarily interested in competing in the SUMO challenge, there will be options to build a host of helper bots as well as the robotic arena itself. Returning students will be given the freedom to build upon past experiences on new platforms and challenges. Activities focus on honing critical thinking skills, perseverance and teamwork as students learn to program, use sensors and design attachments. In addition to building a robot for the competition, we will take time out of each session to explore other robotics platforms as we expand our robotic horizons. Some of the robots we will use include: Hexbug Nanos, Spheros, Lego Mindstorms and more. Program-specific questions? Please email Robotix Coach Robert Hill at: steampoweredkids@gmail.com