Roboticscool programs

Choose the right place to start.

The robot constructed end in something students can test and explain. We place by year group and experience, then confirm what is available through their school.

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From first blocks to a maze.

Students start with block coding, then build robots that follow a line or find their way through a maze. We place by year group and experience.

Years 2–5

BlockBots Adventures

A friendly first step into robotics through block coding, guided building, and mini robot challenges.

Ends with: Mini Robot Challenge

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Blue student-built mobile robot with sensors and controller

Years 4–8

Build Your First Robot

Build a working robot from core parts, connect its electronics, and prepare it for a line-following challenge.

Ends with: Line-Following Challenge

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Years 5–8

Build Your Wall-E Robot

Design and program a characterful Wall-E-inspired robot that senses its surroundings and navigates a maze.

Ends with: Maze Navigation Challenge

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Circuits, games, and a computer they can hold.

After making robots, older students can wire real circuits, use AI to make a game, or assemble a handheld computer. Availability still depends on the school.

Classroom robot car with wheels, breadboard, and ultrasonic sensor

Years 6–11

Arduino Inventor

Build 20 starter circuits, then assemble a robot car that follows light, avoids obstacles, and responds to a remote.

Ends with: Robot car they can demonstrate

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Years 7–12

AI Game Studio

Use AI to help design and build a game, then finish with a playable version students can show.

Ends with: Playable game they made with AI

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Handheld computer running a retro game on its screen

Years 8–12

Pocket Computer

Assemble a handheld computer with a screen, keyboard, and game controls, then use it for games, a small home lab, and an on-device helper.

Ends with: Working handheld computer they can explain

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Compare the programs

Robots and Special Programs

Program	Year group	Experience	Students build	End challenge
BlockBots Adventures	Years 2–5	No previous robotics experience needed	A programmable beginner robot	Mini Robot Challenge
Build Your First Robot	Years 4–8	Beginner to intermediate	A sensor-equipped mobile robot	Line-Following Challenge
Build Your Wall-E Robot	Years 5–8	Best after Stage 2 or equivalent experience	A sensor-driven Wall-E-inspired robot	Maze Navigation Challenge
Arduino Inventor	Years 6–11	Can follow a simple wiring diagram	Starter circuits plus a sensor-driven robot car	Robot car they can demonstrate
AI Game Studio	Years 7–12	Comfortable on a computer; no game-engine experience needed	A playable game built with AI tools	Playable game they made with AI
Pocket Computer	Years 8–12	Ready to assemble and run a real computer	A pocket Linux computer with games and a home-lab setup	Working handheld computer they can explain

What every program includes

More than time with a robot kit.

Students follow a structured process, receive guidance when a build does not work, and finish with something they can test and explain.

A clear build goal
Guided hands-on sessions
Hardware used during class
Design and coding resources
Testing and iteration
A final challenge

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