Robotics Enrichment Program

Middle School “Robot + Game = ?” Majors Schedule

What happens when robots and games collide? In Robot + Game = ?, you’ll step into the role of a robotics engineer and game developer, using a game engine to bring intelligent machines to life in virtual worlds. Design and simulate autonomous robots - like drones that navigate through dynamic environments, avoiding obstacles in real time. Through hands-on projects, you’ll integrate LiDAR-based sensing and learning algorithms to develop robotic behavior.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Ability to use a game engine-based simulation to create and test robotic systems.
  • Problem-solving and teamwork through iterative development and testing.

Session 1

  • Introduction to Robotics
  • Virtual Robot Movements
    1. File -> Open Examples, select Drivetrain Moves and Turns
    2. Study the code blocks, run the example
    3. SELECT PLAYGROUND -> Wall Maze
    4. Modify the code to make it to the finish
    5. Save (Ctrl + S) your program
  • Object Sensing
    1. Open a new project
    2. File -> Open Examples -> Coral Reef Cleanup 3
    3. Test the example code
    4. Improve it
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