Stage 02 · Years 4–8
Build Your First Robot
Students move beyond ready-made kits and learn how a robot comes together. They work with mechanical parts, electronics, sensors, and code before testing their build on a challenge track.
Best for
Beginner to intermediate
Students build
A sensor-equipped mobile robot
Ends with
Line-Following Challenge
The learning journey
How the build develops.
The exact timetable can vary by school, but every program follows the same progression from idea to tested result.
- 01
Identify the mechanical and electronic parts
- 02
Assemble the chassis and wire the controller
- 03
Program movement and sensor responses
- 04
Tune the robot for a line-following challenge
Skills students practice
Learning that shows up in the build.
- Construction
- Electronics
- Sensors
- Programming
What's included
- Guided school sessions
- Robot hardware during class
- Assembly resources
- Challenge-day preparation
Prerequisite
No advanced coding experience required; patience with hands-on assembly helps.
School availability
Is Build Your First Robot available at your child's school?
Send us the school and year. We'll confirm availability and explain the next step.