We code robots at UTU └[¤_¤]┘

Aware of our responsibility to make science and technology accessible to everyone, we have been arranging demos tailored for both elementary and secondary school students since 2022. In these engaging sessions, they can directly interact with advanced robots, while also learn fundamental coding concepts.

In the last days, for example, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting numerous secondary school students from Turku region. As part of DemoDay, an annual event coordinated by TechCampus Turku and STEAM Turku, we held two demo sessions on February 8th. A few days later, on February 13th, we welcomed students from Nousiaisten Lukio to our lab in Tierankatu. During their visit, they had the opportunity to explore our activities and enjoy learning about robot programming, all while having lots of fun.

In our demos, robotic coding is available at three proficiency levels, ranging from a simple block-based approach to a more advanced style using Python commands. This flexibility allows us to customize the demo to the diverse backgrounds of participants, encouraging newcomers to get involved while inspiring those who already master basic coding concepts.

Introducing young minds to the fundamentals of robotics and coding is crucial, not only to inspire them to pursue careers in engineering and computing, but also to promote technology literacy. By gaining hands-on experience with robotics and coding, kids and teens develop a deeper understanding of the devices and machines that are an integral part of their everyday lives, empowering them to navigate and innovate in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Coding robots from scratch

In Coding robots from scratch, participants learn about fundamental coding concepts like variables and control structures using a block-based programming language. They explore the foundational principles of sensors and actuators. By applying these acquired concepts, participants gain the skills to design and implement basic codes for mobile robots.

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